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OVERVIEW OF
CIVIL SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENT
OF EXAMS
Dr. Yolanda Mendez, Executive Director
Human Resource Services
Newark Board of Education
Completing the application allows candidates to be eligible for a Open Competitive or Promotional exam when implemented
Who is eligible?
• Open Competitive Exams– Exam is open to employees and the general public that have
no prior permanency in a related Civil Service title
• Promotional Exams– Individuals that have prior permanency in a related Civil
Service title and meet the requirements
Open Competitive vs.
Promotional Exams
Open Competitive & Promotional Exam Application Dates
• Open Competitive & Promotional Exams
– July 1, 2020: 33 Titles (Open Competitive & Promotional)
• Application deadline: July 21, 2020
– August 1, 2020: 12 Titles (Open Competitive & Promotional)
• Application deadline: August 21, 2020
– September 1: 2 Titles (Clerk 3 & Parent Liaison – Open
Competitive only +?)
• Application deadline: To Be Determined
Varied Exam Applications &
Relevant Dates
July Titles
July
Claims Investigator 3
Custodian
Electrician
Fire Protection Inspector
Glazier
Head Cook
Health Insurance Benefits Clerk
Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanic
Heating System Specialist
Human Resource Coordinator
Inventory Control Clerk
Investigator 2
Keyboarding Clerk 2, Bilingual
Mason Plasterer
July
Painter
Paralegal Specialist
Plumber
Roofer
Senior Cook
Senior Custodian
Senior Food Service Worker
Senior Maintenance Repairer
Senior Security Guard
Steamfitter
Supervising Electrician
Supervising HVAC Mechanic
Supervising Payroll Clerk
Supervising Plumber
August Titles
August
Administrative Assistant 3
Asst Coord School Trans Srvcs
Clerk 3-12 month
Employee Benefits Specialist
Labor Relations Specialist Cnf
Management Assistant/ Specialist
Parent Liaison / SCAS
Program Specialist 2 and 3
Senior Transportation Inspectr
Supervising Program Analyst
Transportation Inspector
September
Titles
Clerk 3
Clerk 3-12 month
Parent Liaison - CSC t it le: Senior Community Aide School (SCAS)
Notice is forthcoming…
Application Review or Written Aptitude Exam
• The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will determine
when the exam is to be implemented
• Exam format
– Application Review
– Written Aptitude Exam for Position
• Those that apply will be notified of exam date and
format by Civil Service Commission (CSC)
Exam Format & Test
Date
• Once application reviews are completed and/or exams are administered (if applicable), Eligibility Lists are created by CSC and candidates are notified of their status.
• Eligibility Lists (or Certification Lists) are provided to district by CSC and reflect candidates that have successfully passed the exams and are in ranking order by Veteran status, residency and exam scores.
Eligibility/Certification
Lists
• Governed by Civil Service Commission (CSC) – not
determined by District
– test date(s)
– notification to candidate(s) of eligibility (passing test)
– submission of eligibility/certification lists from CSC to
district
Timeframes
Next Steps
1. Make sure you apply for the appropriate exam
Apply via the CSC website or NBOE Job Opportunities
website
Pay fee – vary about $25 on average
2. Respond to CSC exam date announcement (date
unknown)
CSC will contact you, not the district
Ensure that CSC has your correct mailing address
Next Steps
1. Once exam is taken (application review or written
aptitude exam) -(date unknown)
CSC will provide the district with list of those that have been
certified in ranking order.
Ranking implementation in the district will take place 30 days
after Certifications Lists are issued by CSC
Next Steps for
Managers
1. Ensure candidates are identified to HRS for vacancies
prior to application deadlines
July 1st Announcement – Deadline has passed
August 1st Announcement – Deadline: August 21, 2020
September 1st Announcement – To Be Determined
Next Steps for
Managers
2. When interviewing and prior to making a final candidate recommendation to HRS make sure you complete the following checklist:
1. Inform candidate of upcoming CSC exam application
2. Inform candidate of fee associated with CSC exam application (varied)
3. Inform candidate of possible repercussion(s) due to exam announcements for the title If they do not apply for the exam by the due date, they are not eligible to take the
exam which could potentially lead to permanency in that title/position
If they do not rank sufficiently high in the exam (application review / written exam), they may not be eligible for permanency in that title/position
Contact Us
If you have any questions/concerns regarding the
NJ Civil Service Commission exam announcement
process, please contact Nafisah Hunter with the HRS
Non-Instructional Office at [email protected]
Thank you!
Questions?
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