Rigid, brief, not a lot of back and forth conversation. If you have ever been a part of a public sector engineering interview this will not surprise you. You have to be prepared to answer questions based verbatim on the job description.
Accepted offer
Neutral experience
Average interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Santa Clara Valley Water (San Jose, CA) in Mar 2010
Interview
Resume submission, first-cut resume review, board interview w/practical test (explain engineering drawing), several subsequent phone conversations (for job details and scheduling), proof of qualifications, negotiation, physical, then employment (with 6-month probation).