Can I waive an interview with a department?
In accordance with Contra Costa County's Personnel Management Regulations (PMR), 717.3 Waiver of Particular Certifications- An eligible may waive right to certification to any particular position or after certification may waive possible or offered appointment by written or telephone statement to the Director of Human Resources or the appointing authority giving the reason for waiver. After three (3) such waivers of certification or appointment to permanent positions in any class, the eligible's name may be removed from the employment list. Waivers made to an appointing authority must be reported by the appointing authority to the Director of Human Resources."

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1. What positions are currently available?
2. Can I apply online?
3. Can I use one online application for multiple jobs?
4. What if I do not have a computer?
5. What if I don't have email?
6. What will I need to complete an application on-line?
7. What does it mean when an exam is “Continuous file”, “Open”, or “Promotional”?
8. I’ve been looking for the County to recruit for the position I want, and it never seems to be posted, while other jobs seem to be posted over and over. What determines how often a recruitment is held?
9. Why is it important for me to read the entire Job Announcement?
10. A job posting is listed as represented. What does that mean?
11. I saw a job announcement and think I’m qualified, but I’m not sure. What should I do?
12. What does it mean when a job announcement states that upper division coursework is required?
13. Will I have to submit my college transcripts or copies of my degrees/licenses?
14. I submitted an application for a job and/or I’m a current employee, and I previously submitted documentation, do I need to resubmit my information?
15. I am interested in applying for a job on-line and have not previously. How do I create an on-line application and apply for a job?
16. When I open my browser to GovernmentJobs.com I get a message that says “Warning! Your browser doesn’t meet technical requirements..." Will I still be able to complete an on-line application?
17. I applied on-line, how do I submit additional information?
18. My resume includes all the information you should need. Can I just submit my resume and a cover letter to apply for a job?
19. What are the most common reasons why an applicant may get a ‘Rejection’ notice?
20. I qualified for a position in the past but now I don’t qualify. How can that be?
21. The job announcement refers to an “eligibility list”; what is that?
22. How can I change my personal information?
23. Can I waive an interview with a department?
24. How will I be informed of the results of a hiring interview?