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Employment Applications
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- FILING APPLICATIONS:
- Applications are accepted only when there is a position vacancy and an announcement is posted.
- All applications for employment must be postmarked by the advertised closing date, no exceptions. The City of Maitland reserves the right to fill a vacancy prior to the published closing date.
- Applications/resumes, and additional support documents may be submitted prior to the closing date of the vacancy and are accepted at City Hall between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please ensure you have placed your name and address on the postcard attached to the application as this will be used to notify you of your application status when considered for a position vacancy.
- An application is considered only for the vacant position applied for. If there is more than one vacant position, a separate application for each is required. An application received for a current vacancy will not be considered for any future vacancy.
- Persons who request/receive a blank application may return it by mail. However, the envelope must be postmarked on or before the announced closing date for the position.
- An applicant selected to fill a vacancy will be subject to passing a medical evaluation, to include a drug screening test, as a condition of employment.
- VETERANS: In order to be considered for Veterans' Preference through the City of Maitland, you must complete and submit a Veterans' Preference Form with your application and submit your DD-214, or other official documents which substantiate your eligibility for Veterans' Preference, i.e. branch of service, entry and discharge dates, and the type of discharge. (Veterans' Preference Forms are available upon request from the Personnel Department). Veterans' Preference is offered on initial hire only and for selected positions. If applying on-line, fax your DD-214, or other official documents, to 407/539-6282 attention Personnel, or e-mail your DD-214, or other official documents, to hr@itsmymaitland.com.
- REFERRAL OF APPLICATIONS:
- Applications are not normally forwarded to the hiring department/division prior to the closing date. An exception to this would be if the posting contains the statement "Position is open until filled" or in an unusual or emergency situation.
- After the position has closed, the Personnel Department will screen applications to determine if they meet the minimum qualifications as posted for the position. The Personnel Department will:
- Forward to the hiring department/division all applications determined to be qualified.
- The hiring department/division will:
- Review and select applicants for interview,
- Contact selected applicants for interview, and
- Make a selection decision.
(If you claim a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and need an accommodation for the interview, please advise a member of the Personnel Department staff at 539-6255 or 539-6218).
- The Personnel Department will notify all applicants not selected for the position by mail.
- TESTING POLICY: Some positions may require a job related test be administered as part of the selection process.
- COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM:
- Answer all questions on the application, giving complete answers to all questions.
- It is important that you include the month and date in your employment history. Failure to do so may cause disqualification of your application. Please provide information on all positions held for the last ten (10) years (where applicable).
- The City of Maitland reserves the right to conduct a background search at anytime to verify all answers on the application; falsification of any item is cause for disqualification of application and/or termination.
- If you wish to submit a resume with your application, please list all information in the "Employment Experience" section of the application. Under the "Work Performed" section you may insert the words "see resume".
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is your responsibility to clearly indicate on your application or resume if you possess any of the special requirements listed in the job announcement and to present copies of special certificates of licenses at the time of application.
- DRIVER'S LICENSE: For positions which state "must possess and maintain a valid operator or commercial driver's license issued by the State of Florida", "VALID" is defined as an issued license which is not expired nor has, within the past three (3) years, been denied, restricted, revoked, or suspended. Further, a conviction within the last three (3) years for driving while intoxicated, under the influence of narcotics, and/or any serious violation, to include, but not limited to, reckless driving, endangering the lives of others, or racing, are grounds for disqualification in compliance with the requirements of the City's insurer. Suspensions for non-moving violations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Driver's License checks will be conducted for verification of status.
- NOTICE TO FIREFIGHTER AND POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS: If you are applying for a position as a certified firefighter or police officer, you must submit copies of substantiating certificates and documents with the application form. If applying on-line, fax copies to 407/539-6282 attention Personnel, or e-mail electronic copies to hr@itsmymaitland.com.
- CITY OF MAITLAND IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: A job applicant is offered employment conditional upon successfully passing a drug test. Refusal to take the test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification. If you become employed with the City, you may be required to again submit to a drug test as requested. Your refusal, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, will result in your termination.
- BACKGROUND CHECKS: Your signature on the employment application authorizes the City of Maitland to request criminal conviction records, to include fingerprinting, from State and Federal agencies, and employment and educational information/verification from your existing/previous employers and educational institutions, and credit history check (where applicable). The City of Maitland requires that you disclose whether you have ever been convicted; pleaded guilty; or pleaded nolo contender to any criminal offense. If you have ever been convicted; pleaded guilty; or pleaded nolo contender to any criminal offense, you will need to attach a separate attachment sheet giving offense, date, county, state and disposition for each offense. If applying on-line, fax criminal history information to 407/539-6282 attention Personnel, or e-mail criminal history information to hr@itsmymaitland.com. By placing your signature on the application and not submitting a separate attachment sheet, you are stating that you have never been convicted; pleaded guilty; or pleaded nolo contender to any criminal offense. A criminal record does not constitute an automatic bar to employment and will be considered only as it relates to the job in question.
- E-VERIFY: Once an applicant is made a conditional job offer, the City uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with the Social Security Administration (SSA) & the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from the Form I-9.
- SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: According to FS 119.071, The City of Maitland is informing you that your social security number may be collected for the purposes of tax reporting; background checks, training, and benefit information. If your social security number is requested, you will be provided in writing the specific federal or state law governing the collection, use or release of your social security number for each purpose for which the City is collecting the number to include whether it is authorized or mandatory.
THE CITY OF MAITLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY.
Your signature below acknowledges that you have read and understand the above information and requirements.
**ALL APPLICANTS NOTE** - EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS, TO INCLUDE, ATTACHMENTS, AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN ARE PUBLIC RECORDS AND UNDER THE FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT, MAY BE RELEASABLE UPON REQUEST.
Updated 03/19/09
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