(a) Examinations shall consist of one or more of the following tests, as determined by the Commission, and shall be conducted by a qualified testing service.
(1) Written tests of aptitudes, achievement and knowledge of the work. The test may include an objective-type examination designed to test the applicant's familiarity with information and material which could be reasonably expected in the position, standard intelligence tests, standard aptitude tests or a dissertation on one or more subjects dealing with problems encountered in the classification.
(2) Written tests which evaluate mental fitness, character traits and attitudes, provided such tests are related to the duties of the position sought.
(3) Unassembled tests or ratings which evaluate education, training or experience pertinent to the classification for which the examination is taken.
(4) Performance or skill tests which provide for assessment of the applicant's abilities and manual skills to perform the work involved in the classification.
(5) Physical examination of muscular strength, agility, endurance and coordination of applicants, provided such tests are related to the duties of the position sought.
(6) Medical examination by a physician selected by the Commission to assess the applicant's general health as reasonably related to the duties of the position sought.
(7) Oral examinations which evaluate knowledge, experience, personal qualifications and communications skills, provided such tests or ratings are practical, competitive and related to the duties of the position sought.
(b) The Director may institute a system of evaluation to assess the performance, fitness and potential for promotion of each employee in the classified service. Such system shall include a method of conversion to a numerical value. The Commission may adopt the evaluation system as a part of the promotional system and assign a relative weight to such evaluation as relates to other parts of the examination.
(1984 Code Sec. 35.25)