What do the different job types mean?

Applicants should note the job type and the close date for each job title posted on the Civil Service website jobs.daytonohio.gov. Below is a brief description of job types available with the City of Dayton and Dayton Public Schools:

Open Competitive: Open to all interested applicants. This recruitment type is open to the public and all current employees. Only applicants whose applications have been certified as meeting the minimum requirements may take the Civil Service examination.

Promotional: This recruitment type is only available to current employees as outlined in the exam announcement. Only applicants whose applications have been certified as meeting the minimum requirements may take the Civil Service examination.

Noncompetitive: Classifications of this type include professional, technical and supervisory positions. This job type is non-tested. Applicants whose applications have been certified as meeting the minimum requirements will be selected for further interviewing under the discretion of the hiring department.

Part-Time Permanent: This recruitment type is open to the public. Positions in this class generally work a 35 hours per week and do not have the same benefits as those full-time permanent employees.


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1. Do I have to live within the city limits to work for the City or Dayton Public Schools?
2. How do I apply for a job with the City of Dayton or Dayton Public Schools?
3. How does Civil Service determine if I qualify for the position I applied for?
4. How will I know when and where to come and take an exam?
5. How will I receive my scores from an examination?
6. What do the different job types mean?
7. What is an "eligible list?"
8. What type of examination can I expect to take?
9. Where is the City of Dayton Civil Service Office located?