I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Civil Service Commission, PA (Pittsburg, CA) in Nov 2009
Interview
5 questions which are given to everyone who interviewed. Sat at a table and faced 4 interviewers.
One question was did I read the position description.
Another question was name 3 things I did to help someone,
Another was go through my career and what have I done to make me able to do this job.