The bill allows the New Jersey Department of Human Services to appoint candidates for the position of American Sign Language interpreter without going through the civil service hiring process under specific circumstances. If the department 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. This process requires the written authorization of the Commissioner or a designee, who must sign a waiver exempting the candidate from the civil service requirements.

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 mandate the department to replace the candidate if a subsequent certified eligible list is issued, regardless of whether the candidate appears on that list. This legislative change aims to expedite the hiring process and reduce vacancies within the Department of Human Services.