(1) Selection procedures must be developed in advance of any review of applicant qualifications by job experts familiar with the position.

(2) Each selection procedure must include job-related criteria obtained from a job analysis.

(a) An agency should review the written position description or job profile to be sure that it accurately describes the current job duties, competencies, and qualifications.

(b) An agency should review and follow the procedures in the "Recruitment and Selection Manual" published by the State Personnel Division, Department of Administration, which is available on the State Personnel Division web site: http://hr.mt.gov/HRServices/policiesguides.asp.

(3) Selection procedures must have written criteria against which applicant qualifications can be evaluated, such as suggested responses and a rating scale.

(4) An agency may use any selection procedure or combination of procedures that best assess the job qualifications. Provision shall be made for periodic update and review of selection procedures.