What is the Difference Between Taking an Examination on an Open-Competitive Basis and on a Promotional Basis ?
Open-competitive examinations can be taken by any individual who meets the minimum education and experience qualifications cited on the job announcement. Promotional examinations are restricted to current employees who have had the required length of service in a specified position. It is possible for current County employees to take an examination both open-competitively and promotionally, and, if they successfully pass the exam, appear on both lists. When appointments to the position are made, however, candidates on the promotional list are canvassed and appointed before those on the open-competitive list.
