ONCE I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE EXAMINATION PROCESS, HOW LONG WILL MY NAME REMAIN ACTIVE ON THE ELIGIBLE (EMPLOYMENT) LIST?
Eligible lists usually remain in effect for a minimum of six months and a maximum of two years. • I’M CURRENTLY A COUNTY EMPLOYEE. DOES THAT GIVE ME PRIORITY? The County encourages you to apply for promotional opportunities immediately — you do not need to finish your probationary period before applying. For open recruitments (not county-wide or agency/departmental recruitments) you will receive additional points to your overall score as a County employee who has completed your initial probationary period and achieved a successful score on the examination. You are also eligible for transfer to similar positions within the County. If interested, file a transfer application to be placed on the transfer list with the Human Resources Department. You may remain on the transfer list for a period of six months. Your name is certified along with the candidates that possess the top 5 scores to the hiring authority. At this time, there is no requirement that you be interviewed by the hiring aut
