RECRUITMENT & ASSESSMENT

Your position on the list depends on the number of candidates who apply and are hired, waive, etc.  This is subject to change weekly.

When a County department has a vacancy, DHR will provide that department with the names, in alphabetical order, of top ranking applicants on the employment list.  The number of names provided depends on the number of vacancies to be filled.  The applicants will also receive a notice stating that the department is considering them for employment.

This depends on the particular vacancy and the position, as well as the locations you have chosen on your application.

After submitting your application, the evaluation process begins.  The evaluation is designed to assess applicants' job-related knowledge, skills and abilities.

No study guides are available through the County.  Check the job announcement for knowledge, skills and abilities areas that will be covered on the test.  Some reference materials are available from the public library.

Yes, you can reschedule for another test date, depending on the reason.   Contact the analyst on the job announcement to make this request. 

You can also test out-of-state.   Contact the analyst on the job announcement and they will make the appropriate arrangements and accommodations, if necessary.

Generally, no.  However, there are a limited number of positions where you must go through the application process, but may not have to take a test.

No, there isn't.  The evaluation process may be any one or a combination of the following: 

• rating of information contained in your employment and supplemental application
• written multiple choice test
• written essay test
• oral interview
• performance test and/or
• work simulation test.

Typing certificates can be obtained from continuing education centers located throughout the County.  For a listing, please stop by the Department of Human Resources, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 207, San Diego.

Yes, at the present time, you do, since different analysts and departments review applications for different positions.  In the future, there will be online capability to submit applications, when the privacy and protection of applicants' online information can be guaranteed.

There are two offices which can receive applications at the present time:  one in the city of San Diego and one in North County.  Applications may be mailed in, as long as they are received and date stamped by the application deadline on the job announcement.

Department of Human Resources
County of San Diego
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 207
San Diego, CA  92101

North County Human Resources Office
HHSA North County Inland Center
600 East Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA  92025