Section 6-B402. GENERAL SUITABILITY SCREENING

402.1After the issuance of an offer of employment, and to the extent practicable before actual employment commences, all individuals shall undergo a general suitability screening. The personnel authority shall conduct a general suitability screening that includes verification of the following:

 

(a) Past employment, including dates, compensation, titles held, duties, performance, and reason for separation;

 

(b) Educational background, including all relevant diplomas and degrees;

 

(c)Licenses, certifications, and training, required for the position; and

 

(d)At least three (3) reference checks to ascertain character, reputation, relevant traits, and other relevant qualities, and whether the individual providing the reference would recommend the applicant for the position for which he or she is being considered. The reference checks shall be made with the individual’s former employer; except, that personal references may be utilized instead of, or in addition to, checks with former employers, as deemed necessary by the personnel authority.

 

402.2Unless otherwise provided by law, regulation, or Sections 406 through 438, in filling a position subject to a general suitability screening, a screening need not be conducted if the appointee is already employed with the District government in a position subject to a general suitability screening, and the nature of the personnel action for the new appointment is one (1) of the following:

 

(a) Promotion;

 

(b) Demotion;

 

(c) Reassignment; or

 

(d) An appointment or conversion of an employee who has been serving continuously with a District government agency for at least one (1) year in a position(s) under an appointment subject to a general background check.

 

 

authority

Mayor’s Order 2008-92, dated June 26, 2008, and with the concurrence of the City Administrator; Mayor’s Order 2007-95, dated April 18, 2007; Mayor’s Order 2012-84, dated June 18, 2012; and in accordance with the provisions of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004, effective April 13, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-353; D.C. Official Code §§ 4-1501.01 et seq. (2012 Repl.)); and Sections 422 (2), (3), and (11) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 790; D.C. Official Code §§ 1-204.22(2), (3), (11) (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 4447 (July 25, 1986); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 11591 (December 24, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking at 55 DCR 724 (January 25, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 13820 (October 23, 2015).