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Q: Can applications be submitted daily?
A: Applications are only accepted for current openings. A list of
current positions are available by calling our (24) twenty-four hour Job Line
at (915) 541-4094 or by visiting the Human Resources
employment section on our web page.
Q: How do I apply for a position
with the City of El Paso?
A: There are three steps
listed on the Human Resources web page to apply for a position with the
City. Obtain application, submit application, and take an examination.
Q: Can applications be accepted
by fax?
A: We
recommend that applications be delivered in person or mailed to our
office. Our address is Human Resources, 2 Civic Center Plaza – 3rd Floor,
El Paso, Texas 79901-1196. If you cannot deliver or mail your application
to the Human Resource Department during the scheduled filing period and need
to fax your application and documents we recommend you contact us prior to
faxing
your application to make certain your application, resume, and documents, are
collected from the fax machine and properly sign-in.
Q: Can my application be
used for another job opening?
A:
Applications for one position cannot be used for other job openings.
Q: I have been disqualified.
Now what do I do?
A: Applicants who are
disqualified from taking an examination may appeal to the Civil Service
Commission.
Q: What is the Civil Service
Commission?
A: The
Civil Service Commission is a quasi-judicial board volunteering their time
to ensure applicants and employees are treated fairly. For more information,
visit Civil Service Commission
web page.
Q: What is the appeal process?
A: Applicants who are disqualified
may appeal to the Civil Service Commission, but
must do so within seven calendar days of the date of the disqualification.
Untimely appeals will not be accepted.
The Commission will hold regular meetings
on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Q: My application was
disqualified for the position I was seeking. I appealed
that decision to Civil Service Commission and was later changed to qualified.
Does this mean that I am automatically qualified for future openings?
A: Your successful appeal qualifies you only for the position
for which you appealed. Additional applications will be reviewed
against posted qualifications to verify your eligibility at the time of
application.
Q: When will I be contacted?
A: The Human Resources Department will review your job application and mail
you a notice of qualification or disqualification with instructions. If
qualified, once testing is completed and the eligible list has been certified,
a new notice with your grade and rank on the eligible list will be mailed to
you. The
Human Resources Department will contact the top five candidates from the
eligible list to set up an interview with the hiring department when vacancies
occur.
Q: How do I study for an
examination?
A: All tests are related
to the position and examination topics come from knowledge, skills, and abilities
required for the position. We recommend
that you review the knowledge, skills, and abilities posted on the job
specification.
Q: Do you conduct hiring
interview on the spot?
A: The Human Resources Department recruits for available openings; however,
the hiring department interviews and selects from the top five applicants on
an eligible list.
Q: Do I need a resume,
or may I attach my resume?
A: Classified positions require an application. Resumes can
ONLY be substituted in lieu of BLOCK 9 of the application. When a resume
is submitted in lieu of BLOCK 9 it must contain all the information requested
in that section of the application.
Q: If I am interviewed for
a position and not selected…will I be notified?
A: Yes, you will be
notified that you were not selected.
Q: How long is an eligible
list in effect?
A: Normally, 6 months unless exhausted or extended by Civil
Service Commission.
Q: Where will I work and
where is the job located?
A: The job location varies with the department. There are multiple
work locations within the City.
Q: What is the hourly wage
or salary for this position?
A: The pay range is listed on the job announcement. Entry salary for
new employees will normally be at the beginning of the salary range. Salary
for promotional employees will be set in accordance with Ordinance 8064 and
8065.
Q: What are the minimum qualifications
or requirements for this position?
A: The minimum qualifications and requirements for each position are
listed on the
job specification.
Q: What are the responsibilities
of this job?
A: Information regarding job responsibilities is listed on the
job specification.
Q: How can I learn about
current vacancies within the City?
A: To obtain a weekly updated email of job listings; Go to
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