Careers with Opportunities for Growth
The City of Pueblo offers hundreds of employment opportunities. Check out the information below to learn more!
Timelime
How long does the job application and hiring process take?
Timelines can vary on many factors but here's a generalized idea to help you understand the process.
- Job application submission
Once you submit your application, the Civil Service Office staff will review it for completeness and ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description and posting. You will then be notified via email about the status of your application.
- Exam for position
If you are accepted, you will be invited to an exam. Each exam is different and tailored to the position being advertised. The competitive nature of these exams helps establish lists based on the scores you receive. Your total ranking will be determined by your exam score, plus any veteran preference or seniority points, if applicable.
- Interviews through Human Resources
All hiring must be done from a Civil Service list, so when the Human Resources Department and the hiring manager(s) want to hire individuals, they will contact the Civil Service Office and request names from the eligibility list. From there, you will be contacted by the Human Resources Department for an interview.
- Contingent Job Offer
When the hiring manager(s) select you to proceed in the hiring process, the Human Resources department will present you with a contingent job offer.
- Background Check
A comprehensive background investigation will be conducted on the application. With successful completion of the comprehensive background investigation, the Human Resources team will inform the applicant of the next step in the process.
- Additional screening depending on position: Physical Exam, Drug Screen and Psychological exam.
- Formal Offer of Employment
Once you successfully complete any other job-specific screenings or evaluations, a formal offer of employment will be extended to you. The Human Resources team will inform you of the offer and arrange your start date. Congratulations!
How to Ace the Job Application
Completeness:
Before you click “Submit”, review your application and verify that you have thoroughly filled in all the blanks, have completely and thoroughly answered all the questions, and have attached all that was requested of you.
Experience:
Account for the last 10 years (20 years for Police Patrol Officer) of your employment history on your application. Indicate the reason for leaving EACH past employer. Ensure to list any gaps of employment of six months or longer. Pay particular attention when describing your employers, the duties you performed and the dates of employment.
Attachments:
Make sure to attach all required documentation. Most commonly asked is a copy of a VALID driver’s license and highest level of education COMPLETED.
Questions:
Take your time and be as thorough and honest as possible in answering these questions. Some questions will ask you to verify the information you provided in previous sections of your application.
Submission:
You must submit your application no later 11:59 p.m. of the deadline date. Before you click “Submit”, make sure that you: Filled in all the blanks, thoroughly answered all the questions, and attached all that’s requested. Submitted the most reliable phone number and email address you have. Are as honest as possible in disclosing information.
What's next?
You’ll receive an email informing you that your application was submitted. You can expect another email that will follow in the next few days letting you know of the status of your application. You can also monitor the status of your application by logging into your Government Jobs account.
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