MSS Merit System Services
Merit System Services
Merit System Services
MSS Written Examinations
Career Opportunities
Child Support Specialist Positions
Eligibility Worker Positions
Social Worker Positions
Interagency Merit System Counties
Transfers & Reinstatements
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Merit System Services
241 Lathrop Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
mss@cps.ca.gov
916.263.3614 ext. 3118
Here are some helpful test taking tips and descriptions of the written exams used for MSS positions

Test Taking Tips
 
Written Examination Retake Policy:
Candidates are not permitted to take the same written examination within six months of the date that they last took the examination. Candidates who have taken an examination within the last six months will have their scores transferred from the last recruitment to the current recruitment(s) they have applied for. MSS will notify all candidates whose scores are being transferred.
Candidates who receive notification of being scheduled for an MSS examination did not have their scores transferred, and therefore, must take the exam in order to continue in the recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call MSS at (916) 263-3614.

Descriptions of the written exams used for MSS positions:

(Note: This information is intended to be used only by Merit System Services applicants)

  • Account Clerk
  • Advanced Clerical
  • Child Support Specialist
  • Eligibility Worker I
  • Employment Training Worker
  • Entry Clerical
  • Integrated Case Worker
  • Social Worker
  • Staff Services Analyst
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