(1) Individuals familiar with the position shall develop selection procedures before any review of applicant qualifications.

(2) Each selection procedure must be job-related and based on a current job analysis.

(a) Agency managers shall review the written position description or job profile to ensure it accurately describes the current job duties, competencies, education, and experience to perform the job.

(b) For further guidance, agency managers may refer to the recruitment and selection resources found at the State Human Resources Division web site: http://hr.mt.gov/hrpp/guides.mcpx and also available from the State Human Resources Division, Department of Administration, Room 130 Mitchell Building, 125 Roberts Street, P.O. Box 200127, Helena, MT 59620-0127, or telephone (406) 444-3871.

(3) Selection procedures must include defined processes measuring the applicant's suitability for a particular position based on job requirements and ability to integrate successfully into the work unit and agency's culture.

(4) Agency managers may use any selection procedure or combination of procedures that best assess the applicant against the job qualifications. Agencies shall review and update their selection procedures as vacancies occur.