A Civil Service employee can be anyone from a secretary to a nurse, a mechanic, or a teacher aide. Different jobs have different requirements. Some positions require that you take a test to be considered for a permanent job. These are called competitive positions. The process is similar to that found in private industry.
Employers choose from among the qualified people who apply.
Employers may choose anyone for these jobs. However, they frequently select individuals with the best work record. The titles and a description of the positions are posted. This information, as well as applications and test forms, is available from the County Civil Service Office. We recommend you check the lists of current tests every two weeks so you do not miss the opportunity to apply for upcoming tests.