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THESE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN TO REGULAR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY ONLY.

Who is eligible to apply?

1. A person is eligible to take promotional examinations after actual service in a regular position for six months and when he fully meets the qualifications for the class as specified in the job description. The six months of actual service will be deemed to have been met if the employee completes the six months of service by the date the first component of the examination is administered, and the employee is recommended for regular status.

2. If otherwise qualified, persons on leave of absence, or on reinstatement lists as a result of involuntary separation, through no fault or delinquency on their part, are eligible to take promotional examinations.

3. No person may take a promotional examination if he cannot physically perform the duties of the position to which he seeks promotion.

4. No employee who is demoted for disciplinary reasons and who does not file an appeal with the Commission, or whose appeal is not upheld by the Commission, is eligible for any promotional examination within two years of the effective date of his demotion.

5. Any employee who resigns during the first 30 working days of his probationary period is eligible to take any Civil Service examination for which qualified. Employees who resign from the position within the first 30 working days will be placed in their former position if it is vacant. If the former position is not vacant, the Human Resources Director will attempt to place the employee at an equal or lower graded position for which qualified. The refusal of an employee to accept an offer to fill a vacancy will result in the employee being laid off and placed on a reinstatement list.

6. Any employee who is removed or who resigns during his probationary period after 30 working days is ineligible to take any Civil Service examination for a period of six months from the date of removal or resignation. If the former position is not vacant, the Human Resources Director will attempt to place the employee at an equal or lower graded position for which qualified. The refusal of an employee to accept an offer to fill a vacancy will result in the employee being laid off and placed on a reinstatement list.

Promotion within City or Department
Examinations for promotional positions will be open to all persons properly qualified, without regard to the department in which they are serving. However, upon request of a Department Head, city wide examinations may be limited to current city employees so long as it is anticipated there is a minimum of five qualified candidates.

Upon request of a Department Head, promotional examinations for promotional positions may be limited to employees presently working within the requested department so long as it is anticipated there is a minimum of five qualified applicants.

Promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Job postings may close at any time in order to meet City employment needs. It is important that your application reflects all relevant information concerning your education and experience. All incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged not to write “See résumé on file” or “Information on file” since your completed application will be the sole criterion used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Information demonstrating that you meet all of the minimum qualifications, as stated in the job posting, must appear on the application to ensure consideration. Résumés may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications. No additional information or modifications to the information provided on your application will be accepted after the filing deadline unless specifically requested by Human Resources.

Go Green

In our effort to save resources, all examination, certification, and other type of communication notices will be sent electronically. Persons desiring a paper copy may request one at the Human Resources Department.