80 sections in this chapter.
R.681—3.40 Group insurance benefits. Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 262.9(13), each
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board of regents institution or special school is authorized by the board of regents to administer group insurance benefit programs for all regent employees subject to any requirements set forth by the board or in the board policy manual. [ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20]
R.681—3.41 to 3.49
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APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION
R.681—3.5 Administration of the classification plan. The merit system director will direct the uniform
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administration of the classification plan. Resident directors may recommend new classifications and changes to existing classifications. Employing departments and employees may appeal classification and reclassification in accordance with rule 681—3.24(8A). The merit system direc…
R.681—3.50 Applications. Applications for employment will contain no question so formed as to elicit
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any information prohibited by state or federal statutes, and the truth of statements made on the application will be certified by the signature of the applicant. Public announcement of vacancies will be made for ten calendar days in classifications for which applications are not …
R.681—3.51 Examinations. Examinations will be practical in nature, constructed to reveal the capacity
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to successfully perform the job for which the applicant is competing, and will be rated objectively.
R.681—3.52 Character of examinations. Examinations may be written or oral and may include
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physical or performance tests, or any combination of these. Examinations may screen for such factors as education, experience, aptitude, knowledge, character, physical fitness, or other qualifications or attributes which enter into the determination of the relative fitness of app…
R.681—3.53 Background checks. Background checks, including but not limited to criminal records, sex
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offender registry records, driving records, financial or credit records, child or dependent adult abuse record checks, reference and work history checks, may be conducted pursuant to each institution’s background check policies. [ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20]
R.681—3.54 Qualifications. Applicants must meet the qualifications for the classification as indicated
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in the board of regents classification description, as well as any special qualifications associated with a particular position. For each position posted for applications, the list of applicants will be evaluated to determine whether or not an applicant meets such qualifications …
R.681—3.55 Rejection or disqualification of applicants. The resident director may reject any applicant
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or, after examination, may refuse to certify any applicant if it is found that the person: 1. Does not meet the minimum required qualifications for the classification; 2. Is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation; 3. H…
R.681—3.56 to 3.66
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[Filed 5/11/71; amended 8/17/73] [Filed 12/8/75, Notice 11/3/75—published 12/29/75, effective 2/2/76] [Filed 4/4/77, Notice 2/23/77—published 4/20/77, effective 5/25/77] [Filed emergency 6/29/78—published 7/26/78, effective 7/1/78] [Filed 9/23/83, Notice 8/3/83—published 10/12/83…
R.681—3.6 Preparation, content and adoption of the pay plan. The board will adopt a pay plan
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for all the classes established in the classification plan. The pay plan will consist of numbered grades with minimums and maximums for each grade. The plan is intended to reflect the relative difficulty and responsibility of the work involved in the various classes. This relativ…
R.681—3.67 Eligibility lists. Two kinds of eligibility lists will be established: recall and employment
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Recall lists will consist of the names of permanent employees who have been laid off or demoted in lieu of layoff or who are able and qualified to return to work following a medically related disability leave, in accordance with 3.104(4)“j” and 681—3.143(8A) or in accordance with…
R.681—3.68 Job requisitions. Requests to fill vacancies in permanent positions will be initiated by the
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requesting department and forwarded to the resident director. The request will include the classification of the position to be filled, the number of vacancies and the date of need. [ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20]
R.681—3.69 Certification from eligibility lists. Rescinded ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20
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R.681—3.7 Review and revision of the pay plan. At least once each year, the complete pay plan will
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be reviewed for revision by the board in the same manner and following the same procedure stated in rule 681—3.6(8A). At any time, new classes may be established and other revisions may be made in the plan to reflect proper relationships and to facilitate recruitment and retentio…
R.681—3.70 Selection of employees. Final selection will be made by the employing department
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Nothing in these rules will require the hiring of any applicant. [ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20] [Filed 5/11/71; amended 8/15/74] [Filed 12/8/75, Notice 11/3/75—published 12/29/75, effective 2/2/76] [Filed 4/4/77, Notice 2/23/77—published 4/20/77, effective 5/25/77] [Fi…
R.681—3.71 to 3.80
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APPOINTMENTS AND PROBATION
R.681—3.8 Administration of the pay plan. Within the provisions of these rules, the pay plan will be
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uniformly administered by the resident directors under the direction of the merit system director for all classifications in the system. Except as otherwise provided in these rules and in the pay plan, all employees will be paid between the minimum and maximum of the pay grade to…
R.681—3.81 Appointments. All appointments under this system will be made in accordance with all the
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provisions of these rules including those concerning certification and selection unless otherwise specified and no appointment shall be made without the prior approval of the resident director.
R.681—3.82 Temporary appointments. Temporary appointments may be made and approved by the
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resident director to provide for services needed on a periodic basis. Appointments may be made without reference to the provision of these rules regarding minimum qualifications, certification, and selection. Employees appointed on this basis will not work more than 780 hours in …
R.681—3.83 Reserved
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R.681—3.84 Trainee or apprentice appointment. With the approval of the resident director, an
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institution may advertise a position for a classification designated for trainees or apprentices. When so designated, applicants do not need to meet the minimum qualifications for the classification for permanent appointment. The purpose of the program is to develop the trainee o…
R.681—3.85 Term appointment. When it is known that a particular job, project, grant or contract will
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require the services of an employee for a limited duration or where funding must be renewed periodically, a term appointment may be made. The initial appointment will not be made for more than one year. Renewals beyond one year may be approved by the resident director on the basi…
R.681—3.86 Reserved
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R.681—3.87 Permanent appointments. An applicant who is appointed with the approval of the resident
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director to a permanent position, and who successfully completes a probationary period in accordance with these rules, will have permanent status. [ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20]
R.681—3.88 Reserved
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R.681—3.89 Reinstatement. Rescinded ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20
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R.681—3.9 Applications. Applications for employment will contain no question so formed as to elicit
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any information prohibited by state or federal statutes, and the truth of statements made on the application will be certified by the applicant. Public announcement of vacancies will be made for ten calendar days. A record of applications for employment will be kept at the instit…
R.681—3.90 Probationary period
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3.90(1) Purpose. The probationary period will be an important part of the examination and selection process, and will be used by the employing department to closely observe and evaluate employee’s work, to train and aid the employees in adjustment to their position, and to reject…
R.681—3.91 to 3.100
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PROMOTIONS, DEMOTIONS, TRANSFERS AND TERMINATIONS