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NJ A5508
NJ A5508Permits Department of Human Services to appoint persons separate from civil service eligible list under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, when the Department of Human Services requests an eligible list of hires from the Civil Service Commission for the purpose of hiring an American Sign Language interpreter to provide interpretation services, it may take several months to receive the eligible list, and in the meantime, positions go unfilled. In addition, there are times when the list is received and either there are no suitable persons, or the persons on the list do not accept the position. This bill will permit the waiving of the commission hiring requirements, enabling the department to fill vacancies. Under the bill, when the department requests a certified eligible list from the commission for the purpose of hiring an American Sign Language interpreter to provide interpretation services, and a list is not provided within 60 days, or an appointment does not result from the list, the department may hire an otherwise qualified candidate for the position. The department, with the written authorization of the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services, must sign a waiver designed and authorized by the Civil Service Commission exempting the candidate from the civil service hiring process. Upon accepting appointment, the candidate must satisfactorily complete the working test period to be considered by the commission as qualified for the position and to have civil service status. The commission will not require the department to replace the candidate upon issuance of a subsequent certified eligible list. This bill will help reduce the number of vacancies within the Department of Human Services.
AI Summary
This bill addresses hiring challenges for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters within the New Jersey Department of Human Services by creating an exception to standard civil service hiring procedures. Specifically, the bill allows the department to hire a qualified ASL interpreter outside the traditional civil service process if the Civil Service Commission fails to provide an eligible list within 60 days or if an appointment cannot be made from the provided list. When using this provision, the department must obtain written authorization from the Commissioner and sign a waiver exempting the candidate from standard hiring requirements. The hired candidate must successfully complete a working test period to gain civil service status, and the Civil Service Commission cannot require the department to replace the candidate even if a subsequent eligible list is issued. This legislation aims to reduce vacancies and streamline the hiring process for critical interpreter positions, recognizing the potential delays and challenges in filling these specialized roles through traditional civil service methods.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 03/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5508 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5508_I1.HTM |
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