
The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).Īll examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.Ī candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.Įach eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted.

All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).Īll permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.Īpplicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date. GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination. The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Each candidate will be notified via mail or e-mail. A passing score for the oral exam is 70%. The oral examination may include graded simulation exercises, writing exercises, and oral presentations.
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Phase one (1) is an oral examination (weighted 100%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process. The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.
