Washington Administrative Code
Title 357 - Financial Management, Office of State Human Resources Director
Chapter 357-58 - Washington management service
Section 357-58-190 - What must be addressed in agency's WMS recruitment and selection policy and/or procedure?

(1) Provide for the ability to consider any or all qualified candidates for hire, promotion, or internal movement;

(2) Ensure that hiring decisions are fair, objective, and based on the evaluation of leadership and other job related competencies and characteristics required for successful job performance and performance management;

(3) Support workforce diversity and affirmative action goals;

(4) Consider the career development of the agency's employees and other state employees;

(5) Consider making appointments from a veterans placement program;

(6) Ensure that hiring decisions are not based on patronage or political affiliation;

(7) Ensure compliance with state and federal laws relating to employee selection and nondiscrimination;

(8) Encourage decentralized and regional administration of the recruitment and selection processes when it is appropriate for the agency; and

(9) Ensure compliance with requirements governing wage and salary information in accordance with RCW 49.58.100, 49.58.110, WAC 357-16-017, 357-16-215, and 357-16-220.