State of California Non-Testing Classifications

What are Non-Testing Classifications

Normally, applicants for a classification must meet 2 requirements before they are able to apply. First, they must meet the minimum qualifications for the classification. The minimum qualifications are the base level of knowledge, experience, skills and ability someone must have to the considered for a position. The second, is they must take and pass an exam. An exam is the way to determine which candidate is the most suited for a position, in a merit-based hiring system.

In State of California employment, there are certain classifications that don't require candidates to complete an exam. Applicants still have to meet the minimum qualifications and complete any pre-employment clearances that might be required by the department. But the hiring process is generally much quicker than it is for classifications requiring an exam.

Non-testing classifications are different than your typical jobs with the State of California. They are all temporary appointments, meaning there are maximums for how long you can be in the classification (12 months) and how many hours you can work each year (1,500). Appointees to non-testing classifications never attain permanent status in California civil service, either.

Below you'll find a list of the State's non-testing classifications followed by information on how to find and apply for open positions.

State of California Jobs That Don't Require an Exam

1. Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)
2. Agricultural Technician I & II & III (Seasonal)
3. Archeological Aid (Seasonal)
4. Archeological Project Leader (Seasonal)
5. Archeological Specialist (Seasonal)
6. Assistant Examination Proctor
7. Backcountry Trails Camp Supervisor
8. Clinical Psychology Intern
9. Environmental Services Intern
10. Examination Proctor
11. Exhibit Superintendent II
12. Expert Examiner
13. Exposition Assistant II & III
14. Firefighter I
15. Fire Lookout (Seasonal)
16. Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid
17. Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid
18. Forestry Aide
19. Graduate Student Assistant
20. Guide Trainee Historical Monument
21. Institution Firefighter (Part Time)
22. Laborer – Building Trades
23. Lead Snow Gauger
24. Lifeguard I & II (Seasonal)
25. Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)
26. Maintenance and Service Occupational Trainee
27. Mechanical and Technical Occupational Trainee
28. Microbiologist Intern
29. Park Aide (Seasonal)
30. Park Interpretive Specialist (Seasonal)
31. Pool Lifeguard (Seasonal)
32. Pre-Licensed Pharmacist
33. Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician
34. Pre-Registered Dietician
35. Psychiatric Technician Trainee
36. Scientific Aid
37. Seasonal Clerk
38. Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time)
39. Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal)
40. Senior Park Aide (Seasonal)
41. Skilled Trades – Apprentice
42. Skilled Trades Journeyperson
43. Snow Gauger
44. State Fair Activity Supervisor
45. State Fair Police Officer (Seasonal)
46. State Fair Worker
47. Student Assistant
48. Student Assistant – Engineering and Architectural Sciences
49. Student Engineering Aid
50. Substitute Academic Teacher (Correctional Facility)
51. Youth Aid

How to Search for Vacant Positions

The application process in applying for vacancies from non-testing classifications is pretty similar to the State's normal hiring process. The major difference is that you can simply start applying for vacant positions without having to take a test first.

Read our article on the State of California Jobs Search to get started on how to find vacant positions. All State of California jobs are advertised on CalCareers, including those in the above classifications.

Positions in non-testing classifications still have minimum qualifications that applicants must meet. After you've read the job bulletin and ensured you meet the qualifications for the position, you should submit your State Application (STD 678).

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