Job Selection at FEMA - Essay Example

In addition to announcing the opening of jobs in major newspapers and online job services, FEMA will also post such job openings at the universities to cater to students who are about to finish their Master’s degree whom FEMA could entice to join the organization.

Acceptance of application - All applications shall be collected and forwarded to Human Resources for initial screening.

Application screening - The job requires of an Information Technology Specialist requires an aptitude for Information Technology, and as such applicants without a background in Information Technology shall be given the least preference. Applicants with a Master’s degree in Information Technology or a security certification shall be given priority.

Examination - The function of an Information Technology Specialist requires a high aptitude in computer and programming and those skills must be present among the possible candidates. A test that determines a candidate’s competency in computer shall be administered in stages until the applicant’s skill and knowledge in computer is established.

Interview -  Applicants who passed the examination shall be evaluated further in an interview. Experience, attitude and other characteristics that contribute to an ideal job performance shall be evaluated during the interview.

Background checking - The information that the candidate provided shall be evaluated for accuracy. This is necessary because FEMA involves national security and it is imperative to determine that the candidate is exactly what he or she said she is. In addition, the candidate must be able to submit a Secret security clearance and pass the drug testing.

Job offer - When the candidate’s background check is complete, able to submit a Secret security clearance and passed the drug test, a formal job offer shall be made to the candidate.