D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B402

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 6-B402 - GENERAL SUITABILITY SCREENING

402.1

After the issuance of an offer of employment, and to the extent practicable before actual employment commences, all individuals shall undergo a general suitability screening. The personnel authority shall conduct a general suitability screening that includes verification of the following:

(a) Past employment, including dates, compensation, titles held, duties, performance, and reason for separation;

(b) Educational background, including all relevant diplomas and degrees;

(c) Licenses, certifications, and training, required for the position; and

(d) At least three (3) reference checks to ascertain character, reputation, relevant traits, and other relevant qualities, and whether the individual providing the reference would recommend the applicant for the position for which he or she is being considered. The reference checks shall be made with the individual's former employer; except, that personal references may be utilized instead of, or in addition to, checks with former employers, as deemed necessary by the personnel authority.

402.2

Unless otherwise provided by law, regulation, or Sections 406 through 438, in filling a position subject to a general suitability screening, a screening need not be conducted if the appointee is already employed with the District government in a position subject to a general suitability screening, and the nature of the personnel action for the new appointment is one (1) of the following:

(a) Promotion;

(b) Demotion;

(c) Reassignment; or

(d) An appointment or conversion of an employee who has been serving continuously with a District government agency for at least one (1) year in a position(s) under an appointment subject to a general background check.

402.3

Nothing in this section shall preclude the personnel authority from conducting a general suitability screening of an applicant prior to the issuance of an employment offer.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B402

As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 11591 (December 24, 2004); and as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 724 (January 25, 2008); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 13820 (10/23/2015); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 12445 (11/9/2018)