Establishes streamlined hiring process pilot program to permit certain counties and municipalities to appoint persons in Civil Service.

This bill creates a two-year pilot program allowing eligible counties and municipalities in New Jersey to use a streamlined hiring process for certain civil service positions. Participating local governments can post vacancies and administer exams (with Civil Service Commission approval), while the Commission still creates exams and handles certification. Candidates hired through the pilot must complete a working test period to gain civil service status, and local governments won't need to replace these hires if a new eligible list is later issued. The program is voluntary, with the Commission selecting participants to ensure regional, urban/rural, and government-type diversity.