• It is important that you read the entire job posting because it contains critical information about the job and the screening and hiring process. Job postings list the job title, salary, hiring agency, job location, work hours, job duties, job requirements, and type of test that will be used.

• Open Competitive job postings are open for state employees and the general public to apply.
• Merit Only job postings are open ONLY to State of Delaware government employees who have completed the initial probationary period in a classified position. If you are not a Delaware government employee and have not completed your initial probationary period, please do not apply to the job posting because your application cannot be considered eligible.
• Casual/Seasonal job postings are open for the general public to apply. Casual/seasonal positions do not provide benefits such as leave time or health insurance.
• In-House job postings are open ONLY to State of Delaware government employees who have completed the initial probationary period in a classified position and are employed by the hiring agency. If you do not meet these requirements, please do not apply to the job posting because your application cannot be considered eligible.

• Job Postings are announced for a minimum of 7 calendar days.
• Applications must be received by the closing date. Additional information or changes to your application will not be accepted after you submit your application.
• Job Postings are added to the web site regularly. It is suggested to check the web site at least once a week.
• You may register online at   Notify Me of New Jobs   to be notified by email when job postings are open.
• State of Delaware job classifications can be found online. Go to Job Seekers Resources. Here you will see Class Specifications and the Job Search Agent. Both of these sections allow you to search the various job classifications to see what you may be interested in and the job requirements that you must meet to be considered for that classification. If you view the job classifications through the Job Search Agent, you can select job groups to narrow your search. The job groups contain the classification titles and when you click on a title, it will show you the classification description that includes the job requirements.

• Each job requirement must be met in order to be determined "Qualified". If you do not possess ALL of the job requirements, please do not submit an application. Your application will be rated "Not Qualified" and will not be considered further.
• If the job requirements state "experience", you must possess experience in that area. Education is not a substitute for experience. If you do not possess experience in the area, your application will be rated "Not Qualified." Please NOTE: Part time experience is pro-rated. For example, if you worked 20 hours a week for two years, you would be credited with one year of full time experience.
• If the job requirements state "knowledge", you must possess education, training and/or experience in that area. If you do not possess education, training or experience in the area required, your application will be rated "Not Qualified".
• If a Selective Requirement is included on the job posting, this is an additional job requirement that must be met to qualify.
• If there is a Preferred Qualification included on the job posting, this is a desirable qualification that does not have to be met to qualify.
• If you are sure you do not meet the job requirements, please search for other job opportunities for which you may qualify.

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss your education and employment history to find out what jobs you may qualify for, please contact one of these offices.

You may also contact the Employment Services Offices nearest you for assistance in completing the application.

• The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the job selection process. Note: Each time you apply for a position you will be required to complete a new questionnaire.
• Use the rating scale to select the answer that most accurately describes your proficiency for each job requirement. Your choices are:
• Knowledge/No Work Experience
• Education, training, coursework or self-study in the assigned job function, but no direct work experience.
• Applied Work Experience
• Typically 6 months to less than 3 years of work experience performing the assigned job function independently.
• College internship or volunteer service work experience is qualifying at this proficiency level.
• Education without work experience is NOT qualifying at this proficiency level.
• Thorough Work Experience
• Typically 3 or more years of work experience having primary responsibility for performing the assigned job function.
• Work experience must include repeated, in-depth and increasingly difficult and complex assignments.
• Work experience must include a variety of job duties and processes performed on a regular basis.
• Education without work experience is NOT qualifying at this proficiency level.
• Expert Work Experience
• Typically more than 5 years of work experience having primary responsibility for performing the assigned job function.
• Experience must include the broadest scope of work addressing a diverse range of complex issues and problems requiring expertise.
• Must be skilled through training and broad work experiences.
• Must be recognized for exceptional accomplishment and skill.
• Work experience must include providing training, assistance and recommendations to others.
• Education without work experience is NOT qualifying at this proficiency level.


• IMPORTANT: Complete the narrative boxes for each job requirement.
  
  If you do not provide specifics about each job requirement that details your education, training and/or experience as required by the job requirement, it could result in being determined "Not Qualified". Describe in detail your education, training and experience as accurately and completely as possible including month/year, start and end dates for each period of employment.