D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B218
Baseline interview questions and other assessment tools, such as writing exercises, must be submitted to the recruitment specialist prior to the evaluation of candidates.
When interviews are not used, assessment tools beyond the initial screening, such as writing samples or written examinations, shall be scored on a 100-point scale. Any preference points applied during the initial screening phase shall be added to points earned on the new 100-point scale.
When used, interview panels shall be comprised of a minimum of three (3) and maximum of five (5) individuals who have experience in or in-depth knowledge of the requirements of the position.
When developing a list of panel members, agencies shall identify two (2) alternates who may serve on the panel in the event a panelist is unable to attend an interview due to a personal emergency or scheduling conflict. Names of alternates must be provided to the recruitment specialist prior to the evaluation of candidates.
During, or immediately following a candidate interview, each panelist shall make notes of candidates' responses to interview questions.
After all candidates have been interviewed, a selection shall be made by majority vote of the panel.
Final selections must be submitted to the recruitment specialist within two (2) days of the date of the last interview or assessment and shall include a written justification for the selection
Final selections shall not be authorized without interview notes or other rating criteria from non-interview assessments, whichever applies.
Notwithstanding § 218.3, an agency head, or his or her designee, may interview a final selectee. Based on the interview, the selectee may be rejected. Whenever a final selectee is rejected, the agency head, or his or her designee, shall create a record establishing the specific business justification(s) for the rejection In the event the final selectee is rejected, the selecting official may return to the existing register of applicants to make a new selection.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B218