Merit and P&S Search Resources
- Staff Search Process
When considering to fill a Merit or P&S vacancy, read this detailed step-by-step search guide. This resource contains useful information, tools, templates, and examples to make your search a success. - Confidentiality Agreement For Search Committee Member/Hiring Official (PDF)
- Phone Screen Template (PDF)
- Example Interview Questions (PDF)
- Impermissible Interview Questions and Their Permissible Counterparts (PDF)
- Tips for Virtual Interviewing (PDF)
- Sample Reference Check Form
- Iowa Workforce Development: Successful Interviewing Guide
- Merit Offer Letter Templates
- Merit External Offer Letter (MS Word)
- Merit Internal Offer Letter (MS Word)
- P&S Offer Letter Templates
- P&S External Offer Letter Salary Position (MS Word)
- P&S External Offer Letter Hourly Position (MS Word)
- P&S Internal Offer Letter Salary Position (MS Word)
- P&S Internal Offer Letter Hourly Position (MS Word)
Merit and P&S Classification Resources
- Merit Classification
- Merit Classification Review Process Flowchart (PDF)
- Position Description Questionnaire - PDQ
- Merit Promotion & Transfer Opportunities
- Merit System Classifications
- P&S Classification