N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:5-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 4A:5-2.1 - Open competitive examinations
(a) A list of eligibles who have passed an open competitive examination shall appear in the following order:
1. Eligibles entitled to disabled veterans preference in the order of their scores;
2. Eligibles entitled to veterans preference in the order of their scores;
3. Non-veteran eligibles (abbreviated as "NV") in the order of their scores.
(b) Whenever more than one eligible has the same score and same veterans status, the tie shall not be broken and they shall have the same rank.
(c) Whenever a disabled veteran or veteran is certified from an open competitive list and a regular appointment is to be made, the appointing authority shall first appoint disabled veterans and then veterans in the order of ranking. For example:
TEST SCORESRANKED LIST OF ELIGIBLES
Name and StatusScoreName and StatusScoreRank
John Green (NV)90Robert Brown (DV)801
Charles Black (V)85Charles Black (V)852
Mary White (V)85Mary White (V)852
Robert Brown (DV)80John Green (NV)903
Jane Silver (NV)80Jane Silver (NV)804
Tom Gold (NV)75Tom Gold (NV)755

Assuming all eligibles are interested in appointment, Robert Brown must receive the first appointment. The next vacancy must be filled by appointing either Charles Black or Mary White. Assuming Mary White is appointed, the next vacancy must be filled by appointing Charles Black. The next vacancy must be filled by choosing among John Green, Jane Silver and Tom Gold, in accordance with the "rule of three." See N.J.S.A. 11A:4-8.

(d) Appointing authorities are not required to give preference to disabled veteran or veterans when making a provisional appointment from an incomplete list. See N.J.A.C. 4A:4-1.5.

N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:5-2.1

Administrative Correction to (d).
See: 23 N.J.R. 2500(c).