Section 20. Policy

Section 63.2-219 of the Code of Virginia requires the board to establish minimum entrance and performance standards.

In order to be evaluated for vacancies in the Family Services Occupational Group, applicants shall:

1. Possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in the human services field; or

2. Possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years appropriate and related experience in a human services related area; or

3. To be considered for promotion, persons currently employed in the Family Services Occupational Group by a local department prior to September 1, 1990, who do not meet the requirements of subdivision 1 or 2 of this section, shall possess four years of appropriate and related experience in a human services area and must have successfully completed all available competency-based training related to the promotional area.

If an individual does not indicate possession of the requirements in subdivision 1, 2, or 3 of this section on the application, he will not be qualified for the position.

Once the applicant has noted the possession of a baccalaureate degree in the human services field on the application or resume, the evaluation process will continue using knowledge, skill, and ability criteria.

Individuals employed in the Family Services Occupational Group prior to September 1, 1990, who do not meet the requirements of subdivision 1, 2, or 3 of this section, will be retained in their current occupational title or any lesser occupational title without having to meet the above requirements. This includes the same occupational title in another local department. These individuals will be required to meet the requirements of subdivision 1, 2, or 3 of this section for application to any higher occupational title other than their current occupational title.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR615-01-90 § 2, eff. September 1, 1990; amended, Volume 25, Issue 21, eff. August 6, 2009; Volume 30, Issue 08, eff. February 1, 2014.

Statutory Authority

§ 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.