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Resources Department and the top ten (10) applicants will be referred to the appointing department
in the form of a "CERTIFIED LIST of NON-CLERICAL APPLICANTS." These certification lists(s)
will be active for 90 days and will rank applicant credentials (and scores when applicable) from
higher to lower. If the appointing authority does not select an applicant from the list, written
justification must be submitted to the Human Resources Department after which a new list will be
provided to the Elected Official/Department Head. Vacancies that occur in positions for which the
current certified list offers qualified applicants may be filled from the current list(s). The new
certification list will include all applicants who have been certified since the previous list. The prescreening
and certification process stated herein will not apply to temporary positions, nor to
positions such as the County Agriculture Extension Agent, wherein a state agency or other source
provides for pre-screening and certification.
2.16 Interview of Applicants: Elected officials/department heads will be responsible for deciding
whom to interview from the list of certified applicants that is provided by the Human Resources
Department. Final selection for each position will be made from this list of applicants. If there is
more than one position vacancy in the same class that is being recruited, the appointing authority
may select applicants from the same list.
EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS:
2.17 Exam Roster for Clerical Positions: Any individual wishing to apply for a clerical position
with Nueces County must take the Civil Service Examination. A roster of individuals scheduled to
take the next exam will be maintained by the Human Resources Department. Persons wishing to
have their name placed on this list must contact the training section of the county Human Resources
Department.
2.18 Performance Tests: Applicants are eligible to take any other relevant performance tests once
they have passed the initial Civil Service examination. Other performance tests could include a
typing test, a test of communication skills, computer skills, or any other combination of essential
performance factors. All applicants that take the Civil Service Examination are required to complete
an application for employment (NCF-2). For the convenience of all county departments, the Director
of Human Resources will maintain an adequate supply of NCF-2 forms.
2.19 Civil Service Register for Clerical Positions: The name of each clerical position applicant
who takes the civil service exam will be placed on the County Register in order of ranking.
Individual position ranking on the register will be based on evaluation of the civil service exam
score, performance test scores, past experience and the education level of each applicant. County
employees are given preferential treatment by having an additional 5 points added to their overall
score. Scores on the County Register are good for a three year period provided the application is
renewed as specified in Section 2.24.
2.20 Certification: A "CERTIFIED LIST OF CLERICAL APPLICANTS" who are eligible for
appointment will be presented in groups of ten (10), to any department head who so requests. If the
appointing authority does not select an applicant from the list, written justification must be submitted
to the Human Resources Department after which a new list will be provided to the Elected
Official/Department Head. If more than one position in the same class is available and has been
included on the personnel requisition, the appointing authority may select applicants from the same
list. Certification lists will be active for 90 days. When new lists are requested, they will be merged
with any old lists that have not expired.
Nueces County Personnel Policy Manual Page -7-
Approved by Commissioners Court on January _____, 2013