Applicants may qualify for a position through an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Where experience is substituted for education, the experience must be at the level of the job for which the applicant is applying. All experience is substituted on a year for year basis. Four years of experience are necessary as equivalent for a bachelor’s degree.
Where education is substituted for experience, it must be directly related to the type of work or critical skills, knowledge and abilities required for the class.
A related bachelor’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience.
The applicant is responsible for documenting that his/her experience or education is a viable substitute for the stated minimum qualifications.