Applications are accepted only for positions that are in the open recruitment process. Jobs currently open for application filing are posted on the employment board in the Human Resources Department, on the City’s 24-hour Job Hotline, which can be reached by calling 831.646.3751, and on the City of Monterey's Job Announcements Web page. The City of Monterey also frequently advertises job openings in area newspapers. Applications for open positions may be picked up at the Human Resources Department, downloaded from our web page, or can be requested by telephone or mail. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Completed applications are accepted during the same hours or may be mailed, however, they must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date and postmarks do not satisfy the deadline requirement.

Yes. The Human Resources Department maintains a file of "Job Interest Cards" which are used to notify interested persons when a specific job opens for application filing. The cards are available at the Human Resources Department counter. Simply put the exact title of the position you are interested in on the appropriate space on the card and your name and address for mailing. If your position of interest is opened for recruitment within one year, the card will be mailed to you along with a job flyer and application. You may then file an application for the position. A book of all City job descriptions is available for review in the Human Resources Department.
 

The minimum requirements are listed in the "Requirements" section of the job flyer. Read the requirements carefully. A position may require college course work, a specific type and amount of experience, a license or certification, or simply skill, knowledge and ability in specific fields. You should be able to determine if you meet the qualifications. If in doubt, submit your application and the Human Resources Department will determine if you meet the minimum requirements. Your application will be reviewed by the Human Resources staff for completeness and fulfillment of the requirements. It is very important that your education, experience (volunteer or paid), licenses, certificates and special skills be included on your application. Emphasize those areas which meet the specific requirements of the job. Be sure to include all required supplements with the application, such as a resume and/or supplemental questionnaire. If you falsify any information on your application, you will be disqualified from consideration or terminated from employment.
 

In most cases, you should receive initial contact by mail from the Human Resources Department within two to three weeks following the application deadline of the recruitment. The notice will inform you when and where the first examination will take place, if your application is accepted. If your application is rejected, you will also be notified by mail. The testing may consist of any combination of an initial evaluation of your application, a written exam, oral board exam, performance exam, assessment center or any other test deemed appropriate, depending on the position. If more than one test is involved, there will usually be several weeks between each examination to allow time to notify all candidates of their status. You should receive notification of your final standing in the recruitment soon after the last test in the process.

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You are placed on an eligibility list, depending on your exam score. You will be notified of your placement on the eligibility list, if you pass all phases of the testing. You will also receive a notice if you are not successful in the examination process. When vacancies for the position exist, names are referred to the hiring department, starting with the highest examination score on the eligibility list. The department notifies applicants for selection interviews and determines which candidate it would like to hire for the available position. The eligibility list will be utilized to hire from for a minimum of one year, unless the list is exhausted prior to the expiration date.
 

If you are called for a selection interview by a department, there are some things you should do. Remain calm, be prompt and dress appropriately. You may also want to review the job bulletin to prepare yourself for the interview. Remember, the selection interview is the time to show the hiring department that you are the best person for the job!

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If you are selected by the department, you will receive a letter from the Human Resources Department to schedule a physical examination. You will receive a tentative job offer conditioned on passing the physical, which may include a drug test. Physical examination results are usually received by the City within one week of the exam. Candidates are notified as soon as the City receives this information.
 

Our objective is to hire the best person for the job. If you are not immediately successful in getting a job and the hiring department desires to consider you for future openings, your name remains on the eligibility list, which is good for 12 months, unless extended or expired by the City. When the list expires, you must reapply for the job.

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1. Your application must be legibly completed on both sides. All questions should be answered. A resume may be added, but will not substitute for a completed application. It should be noted that a limited number of applicants who clearly show that they meet the needs of the position in terms of training, experience, education and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. The process includes evaluation and initial screening of the standard City application. The application is considered part of the testing process, therefore, it is important your application be thorough and complete.
   

2. Your application will be considered incomplete if all required information is not included in your application packet, such as a resume (if required), a supplemental questionnaire (if required), and/or a certification (i.e., typing, first aid, CPR, etc., if required).
   

3. The race/ethnic identification and conviction record will be separated from your application upon submittal. This information is collected for data purposes only and is not a consideration in hiring. Your cooperation in completing this portion of the application form will assist us with our Affirmative Action Plan.
   

4. Your application must be received by the Human Resources Department before the filing deadline listed on the job flyer. Postmarks, emails and facsimiles will not be accepted.