Location Fields
Location numbers have been added to the location field. Locations without numbers will be moved to a new field “Sub Location.”
A new district location field has also been added.
Continuous and Multiple Hire Recruitments (Status Update)
A “pooling” feature which will allow for copying applicants to continuous and multiple hire recruitments is in phase two of the implementation process. In phase two, DHRM EEO and ITECH staff will review and test the feature. In phase three of the process, selected agencies will review and test the new feature. The expected implementation is September 2007.
Social Security Numbers
Effective September 15, 2007, the optional social security number field will be removed from RMS. This means applicants will not have the option of entering a social security number in RMS. This change is necessary for consistency in protecting applicants’ personal information. The social security number can be obtained at the appropriate time during the hiring process.
Position Numbers
Effective September 15, 2007, the position number will be a required field. All position numbers must have 5-characters (alpha and/or numeric).
New Applicant Status
“Resigned - 90 Day Period” should be used for the candidate that resigns from a position within 90 calendar days of the original position’s closing date and another candidate is selected from the same applicant pool to fill the position. The second choice candidate’s applicant status should be changed to “Hired.” If there is no second choice candidate to fill the position, do not change the applicant or position statuses.
A complete list of applicant statuses will be sent to HR Directors no later than August 31, 2007.
E-Notification Letter for Cancelled Positions
An e-notification letter to send to applicants when a position is cancelled will be available for use no later than August 31, 2007. This letter must be manually selected for the appropriate applicants.
Coming Soon…
Please direct questions regarding RMS Updates to rmsinquiry@dhrm.virginia.gov