I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at County of Sacramento (Sacramento, CA) in Sept 2016
Interview
You must apply online for the position you'd like to interview. A personnel analyst will screen your application to determine you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Afterward, you will receive a ranking. Ranks 1-3 are typically considered "reachable". Anything after that, depending on how large the list is, will mean that those first three ranks will have to be "cleared" before the next three ranks become available.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think you're qualified for the position.