COMDTINST 12335.4A
(d) Using the crediting plan identifies both well-qualified and best-qualified
candidates. Well-qualified candidates are those who meet each of the quality
ranking factors. Best-qualified are those who, based on a relative comparison of
the candidates, score the highest. The term "best-qualified" refers not to the
single highest ranking candidate, but to a group of candidates whose ratings may
vary but who, as a group, are better-rated and therefore higher-ranked than the
remaining candidates.
(e) As a rule, only the names of those found best qualified (usually 5 to 10 names),
as defined in the evaluation process, will be referred to the selecting official. If
there are no best-qualified candidates and further expansion of the area of
consideration is impractical, well-qualified candidates may be referred. If there
are no well-qualified candidates, minimally qualified candidates may be referred.
g. Selections.
(1) Referral Certificates. Referral certificates are issued for a period of 30 calendar days.
Requests for extensions may be made in 30-day increments up to a maximum of 90
days. Referral certificates may be used for selection for additional, identical
vacancies in the same title, series, and grade, and the same command, if they occur
within 90 days from the date the merit promotion certificate was issued.
(2) Selection Process.
(a) Management has the right to select or nonselect from among a group of properly
evaluated and certified candidates, or to select from other appropriate sources,
such as reemployment priority lists, reassignment eligibles, recognized
placement program eligibles, reinstatement, disabled, or Veterans Readjustment
Act eligibles or those within reach on an appropriate OPM certificate. In
deciding which source or sources to use, management should determine which is
most likely to best meet the Coast Guard's mission requirements, contribute
fresh ideas and viewpoints, and foster workforce diversity.
(b) A selection panel may be used to interview candidates from among a group of
properly evaluated and certified candidates, and the selecting official may serve
as a member of the panel.
(c) Interviews are not required. Management may interview none, one, some, or all,
but should document the basis for this decision.
(d) After a selection has been made, only the servicing CSA and/or HR Specialist
will make the official notification to the selectee.
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