Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 494 - BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS
Chapter 494-1 - SAINT SIMONS AND SAINT ANDREWS BARS
Subject 494-1-1 - RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF BAR AND HARBOR PILOTAGE
Rule 494-1-1-.07 - Apprentice Selection Process

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 494-1-1-.07

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Applicants for apprenticeship shall submit applications to the Commissioners on application forms provided by the Commissioners. A non-refundable application fee shall be submitted with each application.

(2) Upon a determination of eligibility by the Commissioners, copies of the complete applications of eligible applicants will be forwarded to the pilots.

(3) At such times as vacancies may be forecast or occur within the register of pilots, the Commissioners shall certificate from among the eligible applicants the best qualified individual or individuals for apprenticeship. Selection shall be in accordance with selection criteria procedures, based upon numerical ranking, promulgated by the Commissioners. No agency shall require the selection of more apprentices than needed to fill projected vacancies.

(4) Numerical ranking shall be based upon a 100 point system, with 25 points for each of the following categories:

(a) Academic. Each High School Graduate shall receive 5 points. In addition, each applicant's cumulative Grade Point Average, on a 4.0 scale, shall be multiplied by a factor of five for persons with a baccalaureate degree and by a factor of 2.5 for persons with an associate, or equivalent, two year degree.

(b) Previous maritime experience. The Commissioners shall award points to applicants pursuant to subpart 494-1-1-.10.

(c) Interview. Only applicants who have been awarded at least 30 points cumulatively under subsections (4)(a) and (b) of this section 494-1-1-.07, shall be interviewed by the Commissioners. Each person interviewed shall be assigned from 0 to 25 points based upon objective scoring guidelines published by the Commissioners.

(d) Pilot potential. The Commissioners shall forward the application files of every eligible applicant to the pilots who shall consider the documentary evidence submitted with the application, any letters of recommendation received, and other information in the applicant's file. The pilots shall assign from 0 to 25 points to those applicants whose applications indicate that they have the greatest potential and who they believe are the best qualified to become pilots and future business partners, in accordance with the criteria contained in the POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL.

(5) The names and rankings of the applicant(s) recommended by the pilots for certification as apprentice pilots will be submitted to the Commissioners along with the names and rankings of the next five highest-ranked applicants not recommended.

(6) The Commissioners may approve the name(s) recommended by the pilots or they may return the name(s) for reconsideration.

(7) The Commissioners shall award a Certificate of Apprenticeship to every apprentice they have approved. Said Certificate shall terminate upon satisfactory completion of the apprentice training program, or upon the termination of the apprentice for cause or resignation.

O.C.G.A. Sec. 52-6-11.

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