Some of the most commonly asked questions concerning the differences and similarities between classified and unclassified employment are listed below. This information is a guide,Read More →

Section 502.b of the County Charter provides that a variety of positions are unclassified to facilitate administration of County functions. Unclassified employees are considered at-willRead More →

Section 502 of the County Charter designates all positions as classified unless they are specifically exempted. The positions that are exempted are:Read More →

In 2004, San Mateo County voters resoundingly approved Measure D by a 19-point margin. Measure D provides that no employee may serve in an unclassifiedRead More →

CLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Recruitment & Selection Covered by the provisions of the Civil Service Rules specifying the manner that recruitmentand hiring is carried out. Not coveredRead More →

This occurs when some employees are performing ongoing work and other employees are hired to perform similar work for a limited duration or under aRead More →

Departments may use hiring processes similar to those used for classified positions and may even make appointments to unclassified positions from classified employment lists, butRead More →

If a filled classified position is changed to unclassified, it is considered a layoff subject to the provisions in the Civil Service Rules and MemorandaRead More →

Section 14 of Civil Service Commission Rule XI states that the County may appoint, without examination, unclassified employees to classified positions under the following conditions:Read More →

All persons in unclassified positions can compete for classified positions any time that an Open or Open and Promotional recruitment is conducted. Persons in unclassifiedRead More →

Persons in unclassified positions, who previously held a classified position and who did not have a break in County service between the classified and unclassifiedRead More →

An employee who moves from classified to unclassified service must resign from the classified service. This means that all rights in the classified service areRead More →

There is no difference in health, dental, vision, or life insurance benefits based on classified or unclassified status.Read More →

There is no difference in retirement benefits or obligations based on classified or unclassified status.Read More →