Those interested in a state job now have an easier time applying for one.
People can now apply for a specific job when the vacancy is announced.
New candidates will fill out a State of Iowa Application only after they decide to apply for the job. The Department of Personnel will continually announce vacancies by advertising on the Internet, on the Job Line, through colleges, the Department of Workforce Development, other state offices, state libraries, and in the newspapers. The Department of Personnel will screen applications based on job qualifications announced for each vacancy. Only qualified applicants will have their names referred on to the state agency. The past practice of listing the top six scores based on an examination or other screening device has been eliminated.