Job openings will be posted on designated bulletin boards and normally remain open for 10 days. Each job posting notice will include the dates of the posting period, job title, department, location, job summary, essential duties, and qualifications (required skills and abilities).

To be eligible to apply for a posted job, employees must have performed competently for at least 6 months in their current position. Employees who have a written warning on file, or are on probation or suspension are not eligible to apply for posted jobs. Eligible employees can only apply for those posted jobs for which they possess the required skills, competencies, and qualifications.

To apply for an open position, employees should submit an internal job application to the Human Resources Department listing job-related skills and accomplishments. It should also describe how their current experience with PN and prior work experience and/or education qualifies them for the position.

PN recognizes the benefit of developmental experiences and encourages employees to talk with their supervisors about their career plans. Supervisors are encouraged to support employees' efforts to gain experience and advance within the organization.

An applicant's supervisor may be contacted to verify performance, skills, and attendance. Any staffing limitations or other circumstances that might affect a prospective transfer may also be discussed.

PN's intention is to select the most qualified person available for a position based upon knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. If you are not selected for the opening, you can request advice and counsel on self-development which may enable you to be considered for future opportunities. Please remember that with each new position comes a 90-day probationary period.

Job posting is a way to inform employees of openings and to identify qualified and interested applicants who might not otherwise be known to the hiring manager. Other recruiting sources may also be used to fill open positions in the best interest of the organization.

PN also encourages employees to identify friends or acquaintances who are interested in employment opportunities and refer qualified outside applicants for posted jobs. Employees should obtain permission from the individual before making a referral, share their knowledge of the organization, and not make commitments or oral promises of employment.

An employee should submit the referral's resume and/or completed application form to the Human Resources Department for a posted job. If the referral is interviewed, the referring employee will be notified of the initial interview and the final selection decision.

All job postings covered under a collective bargaining agreement will be posted in accordance with that union's agreement.