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Merit System Services
241 Lathrop Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
mss@cps.ca.gov
916.263.3614 ext. 3118
We can help you transfer or regain positions
Sometimes, an individual wants to transfer to a similar position at a different agency . . . or in a different location. Or, someone may want to return to a position he or she occupied before.
MSS can help. Here’s how:
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Transfers & Reinstatements postings.
You may be eligible to reinstate or transfer to one of the Interagency Merit System (IMS) counties. (For a listing of the IMS counties, click on the Merit Counties menu choice).
Who is eligible for reinstatements?
A person who has held permanent or probationary status in the Interagency Merit System shall be eligible for reinstatement. Reinstatement may be made to any class in which the individual previously held permanent or probationary status, or to another class with substantially the same duties as determined by Merit System Services.
Who is eligible for transfer?
A person who has held permanent status in the Interagency Merit System or any recognized merit system shall be eligible for transfer. Transfer may be made to any class in which the individual held permanent status, a comparable class, or in a lower related class, as determined by Merit System Services.
What are the steps in the process?
  1. You contact the IMS county department where you want to work, advise them of your interest and employment background.
  2. If the county is interested you may be asked to submit a Merit System Services Application Form (and a "Release of Information Statement" if appropriate), talk to them on the phone, personal interview, or any combination thereof.
  3. The next step is for the county to submit a letter to Merit System Services, along with your Merit System Services Application Form (and the "Release of Information Statement" if appropriate), requesting verification of your eligibility.
  4. Merit System Services will verify your eligibility and notify the county as to whether or not you are eligible for reinstatement or transfer.
Click here to view our current
Transfers & Reinstatements postings.