Non-Union Environment

1. Hold discussion with employees to gather input and communicate intent.
2. Develop a list of knowledge and skills required for the job.
3. Determine the procedure for establishing qualifications of candidates.
4. Establish the methods to be used in the procedure, e.g.:
   1. Notice
   2. Posting of Job Vacancy
   3. Application
   4. Application Review
   5. Paper and Pencil Testing
   6. Performance Testing
   7. Decision
   8. Notification
5. Develop Selection Procedures
6. Determine Cutting Scores
7. Implement Program

Union Environment

1. Negotiate appropriate contract language for a Pay for Knowledge Program.
2. Hold discussion with employees to gather input and communicate intent.
3. Develop a list of knowledge and skills required for the job.
4. Determine the procedure for establishing qualifications of candidates.
5. Establish the methods to be used in the procedure, e.g.:
   1. Notice
   2. Posting of Job Vacancy
   3. Application
   4. Application Review
   5. Paper and Pencil Testing
   6. Performance Testing
   7. Decision
   8. Notification
6. Develop Selection Procedures
7. Determine Cutting Scores
8. Implement Program