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APPLY ONLINE
Please note the City of Downey only accepts applications for current open recruitments.
You can apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button on the job announcement. If this is the first time you are applying online you will need to create an account. Click on the "Create Your Account Here" link, to select a Username and Password. You need an email account to register. If you do not have an email account you can get one through various paid or free account service providers such as Hotmail, Yahoo!, Google Mail, etc. After your account has been established, you can build an application by clicking on the "Build Job Application" link. This application can be saved and used to apply for additional or future job openings. If you do not have access to a personal computer, you can visit the City of Downey's Library Computer Center where computers can be used for free with a Library Card or any public library where public computers are available and access the City's online job application information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All application materials received are reviewed for relevant education, experience, and training. Your resume may be attached to your application, but a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed online application. Submitting an incomplete application or partial information may result in removal of your application from consideration in the examination process.
The City does not accept facsimiles, final date postmarks, or emailed applications. Those applicants determined to best meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process which may consist of a performance, testing, an oral board interview, written examination and/or other selection process. Depending upon the applicant pool, all applicants meeting the qualifications will not necessarily be selected to participate in the examination process.
Be sure to read the job announcement completely for any further instructions as some recruitments may require the submittal of additional documentation and/or supplemental information.
JOB INTEREST CARD
If you are interested in a job that is not currently being advertised and wish to be informed when a recruitment is opened for this position, you can submit a job interest card by going to the Job Descriptions page, clicking on a job title then click "Email me when the jobs like this become available." Your interest card will remain on file for six (6) months and you will receive an email notification if the job becomes available.
Americans with Disability Act
If you require application materials in an alternate format or are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the application and/or examination process for a physical or mental disability, please contact Human Resources at (562) 904-7292 or
humanresources@downeyca.org in advance. The provision of reasonable accommodation may be subject to verification of disability as allowable with State and Federal law. All disability-related information will remain confidential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Downey provides equal employment for all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Equal employment opportunity will apply to all personnel actions including but not limited to, recruitment and selection, training, transfers, promotions, evaluation, compensation, discipline, layoffs, terminations, and rehires.
Leave Entitlements
The following leaves are provided by Federal and State Law:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
Family Care and Medical Leave (CFRA) and PDL
Agency Shop
An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Downey and the City of Downey Maintenance Unit (DCEA Maintenance) and Miscellaneous Employees Association Unit (DCEA Miscellaneous). As a result employees in classifications represented by the DCEA Maintenance Unit or DCEA Miscellaneous Unit are required, after beginning employment, to becomes either a dues paying member or pay an agency fee. Employees with bona fide religious objections are required to pay an amount equal to the agency fee to a charity. All dues are collected via payroll deduction.
California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System Positions requiring a valid Driver’s License are subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice program provides information on the driving record and Driver’s License status of an employee on a periodic basis to the City of Downey. An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles. Department of Transportation Positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (A or B) that perform safety sensitive duties are subject to the City’s Random Alcohol and Drug Testing Program in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The DOT requires alcohol and drug testing information related to a random DOT drug-testing program from a previous employer for the two (2) years preceding employment with the City of Downey. Provisions of Job Announcements The provisions of any job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in the announcements may be modified or revoked without notice.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Office is located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, on the Second Floor of City Hall. The Office is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, with the exception of City Observed Holidays.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources by telephone at (562) 904-7292 or email humanresources@downeyca.org
Other Employment Opportunities
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