All applicants will receive an automatic e-mail reply confirming receipt of their application.  If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact our office.

After the position closes, applications are evaluated based on the minimum qualifications outlined in the job bulletin. Only those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are considered eligible for further consideration and forwarded to the hiring manager for review.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on the information listed on your application materials.  As a result, it is very important that you fill out the application completely, even if you attach a resume.  Please be thorough in describing your education, experience, job duties, professional affiliations, and volunteer experience.

Interview Selections
Candidates who are selected to interview will be contacted by phone shortly after the position's closing date.  Applicants not chosen for interviews will be notified by e-mail or regular mail.  If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance. 

The selection process may include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews.  Interviews are typically conducted by a panel consisting of City employees and representatives from other cities and/or companies who are knowledgeable about the position.  After the interviews are completed, you will be contacted either by phone or mail as to your interview status.  If you are not recommended for a second round interview, you will be notified by Human Resources.

Job Offers
A Human Resources representative usually contacts finalists to make conditional job offers, which are contingent upon successfully passing a reference check and a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

If you have any questions regarding the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 661-284-1418.

Thank you again for your interest in employment with the City of Santa Clarita.