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Commission adopts rule change adding limited preference points for bilingual proficiency and AmeriCorps experience
Summary
The commission adopted two measures to add preference points to open competitive exams: a 5% score increase for verified language proficiency and a 5% increase for two or more years of AmeriCorps experience, with caps and a verification process to be implemented by civil service.
The Spokane Civil Service Commission approved two rule changes April 15 to permit limited preference points on competitive open entry exams for verified bilingual or multilingual proficiency and for AmeriCorps experience.
Under Resolution 2025-05 the commission amended the rules to allow an additional preference to the passing score for candidates who demonstrate "full professional proficiency" or native-level fluency in any language other than…
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