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If you need additional assistance completing the online application form, please read the Online application guide. You may also contact Governmentjobs.com online 24 hours a day or by phone at 855-524-5627, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
How do I apply for a job?
When applying for a job, thoroughly complete the online employment application and respond to all supplemental questions. The City only accepts applications for currently open recruitments. For a listing of current job openings, go to Employment Opportunities.
Can I provide a resume and/or cover letter?
The City only accepts applications for positions currently open for recruitment and a resume and/or cover letter may serve as an attachment to an employment application. Review the employment posting for application requirements. Please note that submitting a resume and/or cover letter does not substitute for completing the entire application form.
How can I verify that my application has been received?
You will receive an email confirmation from info@governmentjobs.com upon submission. To verify the positions you've submitted application for, log in to your Governmentjobs.com account using your user ID and password. Then click on 'Application Status' to view the status of submitted application. All application materials (including resumes and supplemental documentation) must be received by the posted close time and date. Late application materials will not be considered.
When will I hear back from HR about the application I submitted?
Applicants will hear back from Human Resources via email within two to six weeks after the closing date. Applicants are welcome to call Human Resources at any time to check on the status of their application and/or recruitment.
How do I prepare for the testing process?
To prepare for the testing process, it is helpful to review the job announcement and job description to identify job responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for position. You should also conduct a self-assessment of the related competencies you specifically possess which are transferrable to the position for which you are interviewing.
You may also find that gathering information about the Division, Department, and City is helpful.
Practice your interviewing skills with a friend or family member.
How do I request a reasonable accommodation?
The City of Brentwood is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department at 925-516-5191.
What kind of benefits does the City offer?
The City offers benefits for employees appointed to regular positions, as per the assigned bargaining group for the employee's job classification. Please refer to the Benefits page for more information.
Does the City require my fingerprints to check for criminal offender record information?
As part of the background process candidates must pass a fingerprint screening to check for criminal offender record information with the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
How can I submit an interest card?
If you are interested in other jobs outside of what is currently open, you may complete an online interest card to be notified by email at the opening of such recruitments. Click the link to the Job Descriptions to review more information. You can click on the green Subscribe button on each classification that interests you to be notified as soon as it opens.
I missed the deadline - can I still apply?
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted or considered. Please continue to visit our job opportunities page and apply for new jobs as they become available. You may also want to complete a Job Interest Card to receive an automatic email notification when the position becomes available.
If I applied for this job last time (or am currently on the Eligibility List) do I have to reapply?
The current list is in effect until a new list is established. If you desire to be on the new Eligibility List, you would need to submit an application by the final filing deadline of our current recruitment. If you meet the minimum qualification for that position and you pass any applicable examination requirements, your name will be placed on the new Eligibility List for that job classification.
Does the City offer internships?
The City does not have paid internship opportunities at this time. The City may have volunteer opportunities available which can be found under Volunteers.
I'm interested in volunteering for the City. How do I become a volunteer?
The City may have volunteer opportunities for specific assignments from time-to-time. Check out listings on the Volunteers page to see some of the programs available. You may submit a application with your interests and as soon as the Department of Program needs volunteers we will forward your application to the Department and they will contact you directly.
I need to submit a claim against the City. What do I need to do?
Completely fill out the claim form with as much information as possible and submit it to the Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager of the City of Brentwood by mail to 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 or dropped off during regular City business hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
I didn't find what I was looking for. Where can I get an answer to my question?