Specialized position certification is the process of referral and appointment of only those candidates, who possess both the Minimum Acceptable Qualifications (MAQs) and the designated specialty factor, to a vacant position or a current incumbent with an authorized specialty factor attachment. Following are some additional guidelines when utilizing specialized position certification and referring candidates from the register for that classification to a vacant position with an approved specialty factor:
- The employer shall establish protocols to determine which candidates from the employment register possess the required specialty factor.
- Those candidates from the top three scores who possess both the MAQs and the authorized specialty factor are referred to the employing department for consideration.
- The standard order of register precedence shall be maintained, in accordance with section 250.60(c) of the Illinois Administrative Code (80 Ill. Adm. Code ยง250.60(c)): reemployment register, promotional register, and original entry register.
- Interest letters designating the required specialty factor should be sent to eligible candidates from the employment register.