Civil Service is the employment system that establishes entry level and promotional positions for the classified service of the City of Gahanna. The Civil Service Commission has the power to adopt rules and regulations concerning the employment of the classified employees of the City.
Rules and Regulations
The Commission operates under rules & regulations which were originally written in 1970, amended in total in 2002, updated in April, 2006 and amended in total again by ORD-0113-2010 in June, 2010.
Testing
The Civil Service Commission provides for the periodic testing for various positions in the City through the Department of Human Resources. The Commission approves all testing material for classified positions. This material is selected in conjunction with the Director of Human Resources and the Department Head for the particular position.
Each position has a separate test and application period. There is no general test, and the exams from other government agencies do not apply. Certain positions may require a physical fitness test and/or a practical demonstration of skill. The names of persons passing all testing are placed on eligibility lists and vacancies are filled from these lists.
After tests are given, the tests are graded and eligibility lists established. The Commission is responsible for keeping eligibility lists. Under Civil Service Rules, eligibility lists shall be fixed for a period of one year but can be extended for an additional 6 months. There are separate rules for the Police Department.
Employment Applications
Employment Applications, as well as postings of currently available positions, are available on line. All applications must be completed on line and any questions prior to the test should be directed to the Department of Human Resources at 342-4455. After a test is completed and the eligibility list established, any questions should be directed to the Civil Service Commission through the Council Office at 342-4091.
View current job listing.
Meetings
The Civil Service Commission meets once a month on the first Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Agendas and Minutes for all meetings are available online at
www.gahanna.gov.
View the Legislative Calendar. All meetings of the Commission are open to the public. Questions may be directed to the Clerk at 614-342-4091.