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

Persons in unclassified positions, who previously held classified status without a break in County service between the classified and unclassified appointments, are eligible to compete in promotional examinations provided they have at least six months total classified and unclassified service prior to the final date to file an application.

Persons in unclassified positions in specific departments, who previously held classified status without a break in County service between the classified and unclassified appointments, are eligible to compete for Departmental Promotional Only examinations provided they have at least six months total classified and unclassified service in the department prior to the final date to file an application.