NRS 284.309
Waiver of examination if fewer than five qualified applicants.

If a competitive examination is required for a vacancy and fewer than five qualified applicants respond after extensive efforts at recruitment, the examination may be waived and the Administrator may submit the applications of the qualified applicants without certification to the appointing authority for selection.

Source: Section 284.309 — Waiver of examination if fewer than five qualified applicants., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-284.html#NRS284Sec309 (accessed May 26, 2025).

284.290
Probationary period: Length 284.295
Vacancy filled by promotion 284.300
Commission to adopt regulations governing employment of promotional appointee who fails to attain permanent status. 284.305
Provisions and regulations for filling positions in classified service without competition. 284.307
Automatic advancement of person in training or preparatory position. 284.309
Waiver of examination if fewer than five qualified applicants. 284.310
Provisional appointment. 284.315
Emergency appointment. 284.317
Appointment of persons with disabilities. 284.320
Appointments requiring exceptional scientific, professional or expert qualifications. 284.325
Temporary appointment. 284.327
Temporary limited appointment of persons with disabilities 284.330
Reinstatement of permanent appointee after separation without prejudice.

May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 284.309 — Waiver of examination if fewer than five qualified applicants., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-284.html#NRS284Sec309 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

NRS 284.309 Waiver of examination if fewer than five qualified applicants.

NRS 284.309
Waiver of examination if fewer than five qualified applicants.