RECRUITING OVERVIEW
Key Terminology
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Applicant - A person who indicates an interest in state employment by registering with the state.

State of Kansas Personal Information Registration Form - This form captures an Applicant's personal information. It is available on the web at https://www.da.ks.gov/ps/skills/

Kansas Employee Preference Program - Authorized by K.A.R. 1-6-23, the Kansas Employee Preference program provides for individuals who have been or will be laid off from their current position the opportunity to apply for and be offered a position at or below their current pay grade as long as that individual meets the minimum qualifications for that position. Refer to K.A.R. 1-6-23 for more information.

New Hire - Any person hired by a state agency who has not been previously employed by the state.

Rehire (former employee) - Any person hired by the state who was previously employed by the state and has an Employee ID in the SHARP system.

Employment Application Form - A form used for applying directly to the State of Kansas agency where the vacancy exists.

Reemployment - Rehiring a classified employee who was laid off, demoted in lieu of layoff, or transferred in lieu of layoff -- within three years after the layoff.

Reinstatement - Rehiring a former employee with permanent status within one year of a voluntary termination.

Job Opening - The first step in the Recruiting process is to set up job openings for vacancies in your agency. Applicants are then linked to job openings.

SHARP - SHARP stands for Statewide Human Resource and Payroll system: It supports the State's HR, Payroll and Benefits Administration functions.

Veteran's Preference – Qualified Veterans must meet the preference specified by the statute and regulation in order to receive Veteran’s Preference.


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