This bill allows the Department of Human Services (DHS) to appoint candidates for the position of American Sign Language interpreter without going through the traditional civil service hiring process under specific circumstances. If the DHS requests a certified eligible list from the Civil Service Commission and does not receive it within 60 days, or if no appointment results from the list, the department can hire an otherwise qualified candidate. To do this, the department must obtain written authorization from the Commissioner and sign a waiver exempting the candidate from the civil service hiring process.

Additionally, once appointed, the candidate must complete a working test period to be considered qualified and gain civil service status. Importantly, the Civil Service Commission will not require the DHS to replace the candidate if a subsequent certified eligible list is issued, regardless of whether the candidate appears on that list. This provision aims to expedite the hiring process and reduce vacancies within the Department of Human Services.