• Step One: Identify the Job Announcement
• Step Two: Review Job Requirements
• Step Three: Obtain Application
• Step Four: Application Fees
• Step Five: Application Checklist
• Step Six: Application Review
• Step Seven: Evaluation Methods
• Step Eight: Exam Results
• Step Nine: After you Pass your Exam

Step Six: Application Review

When your application arrives at the Department of Personnel, it is reviewed to determine if you meet the basic requirements. If you do not meet all the requirements posted in the Job Announcement you will receive a notification of ineligibility in approximately 12 to 14 weeks from the closing date.

1. Did not hand deliver their application to the DOP by 4:00 pm of the closing date; or if mailed, the envelope was not postmarked by 11:59 pm on the closing date;
   
2. Does not meet the residency requirements;
   
3. Does not meet the education and/or experience requirements included in the Job Announcement;
   
4. Did not enclose the supporting documentation, such as copies of college transcripts or copies of licenses or certifications;
   
5. Submitted a fee payment that is invalid.

Sample of Notification of Ineligibility

Eligibility

• A notice of rank and score (if your application was evaluated for education and experience);
  
• A supplemental application;
  
• Or, a notice to appear for an Examination.