City of Grand Junction, Colorado

How do I get a Job with the City?
What job opportunities does the City offer?		What is the selection process?
How do I know when the City has a job available?		How do I get the job ?
How do I apply for a job with the City?		Are there any other considerations ?

WHAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES DOES THE CITY OFFER?
The City of Grand Junction employs 675 people on a full-time basis in perhaps the widest variety of jobs any employer could offer. From police and fire protection to planning and engineering, from data processing to water and sewer treatment, from construction and inspection to finance and accounting - we offer tremendous diversity. The City also offers numerous part-time and temporary work experiences. The City has an operating budget of $99.5 million, $61 million of which is for personnel expense.

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN THE CITY HAS A JOB AVAILABLE?
The City of Grand Junction accepts applications for jobs which are currently vacant and being advertised. Job openings are announced on forms called "Job Bulletins" which are posted on bulletin boards throughout municipal facilities, including the Human Resources Office at City Hall and on the City's website www.gjcity.org. Job Bulletins are posted for a minimum of five (5) working days. In addition, advertisements are placed in the classified section of the local newspaper, with the Colorado Division of Employment, and with many organizations and groups throughout the community. Expanded advertising in professional journals, regional or national newspapers, websites, recruiting publications, etc. is used for positions of a professional, managerial or specialized nature. This advertising is in addition to the local sources listed above.

The City also has a "Job Line" (244-1449) which is updated with current information about City job openings.

There are two kinds of job announcements:
1. Outreach - Open to all applicants
2. Promotional - Open to current City employees only

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A JOB WITH THE CITY?
Individuals interested in applying for a vacant position are required to complete a City application and submit the application to the location indicated on the Job Bulletin. All applications must be received by the closing date indicated on the Bulletin.

Applications are reviewed by a representative of the Human Resources Division and by the recruiting supervisor. The first criteria evaluated is whether a candidate meets the minimum requirements as outlined in the Job Bulletin. If a candidate does not meet the minimum requirements, he/she receives no further consideration. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are then screened further on the basis of relevant job history, education or training, and the interviewing process.

The City uses an "Interest Card" system for individuals who are interested in a position that is not currently vacant. By filing an Interest Card, the individual will be notified of the vacancy and provided instructions on how and when to apply at such time a vacancy occurs. This system ensures that the applications received for a particular recruitment are from individuals currently available and interested in work.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?
Different jobs require different types of tests used to help ensure that the applicant possesses the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform a particular job.

The interview and selection process may include:

Written Tests used to measure job-related knowledge or aptitude in a particular area.

Oral Interviews used to discuss job history, to assess a candidate's oral communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Performance Tests used to assess a candidate's ability to perform job-related tasks (e.g. typing tests, driving tests, work simulation exercises, etc.).

Physical Ability Tests used to assess a candidate's ability to meet the physical/endurance requirements of a particular job.

CVSA examinations, psychological evaluation, medical evaluations, background investigations and other similar types of examinations or evaluations may be used to assess a candidate's suitability for a particular position.

All City positions require an applicant to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal history check.

Employment Information

Current Job Openings

City of Grand Junction Benefits

HOW DO I GET THE JOB?
Because there are generally more applicants than there are available jobs, meeting minimum qualifications or passing a test does not guarantee employment. In making the final determination, we consider relevant job history, education and training, test performance and other job-related criteria. Applicants are in essence competing against one another for distinction as the best qualified candidate(s).

For positions with relatively high turnover or lengthy testing processes, the City uses Eligibility Pools of qualified candidates from which to draw for job vacancies. These pools are currently used for Police Officer, 911 Telecommunicator and Firefighter positions.

Most other positions are filled via a specific recruitment for the vacancy.

Applicants can check the status of recruitments by going to the Jobs page at www.gjcity.org. An applicant who is not selected for a particular position and who is still interested in being considered for that position should file an "Interest Card" in order to receive notification of the next position vacancy.

ARE THERE ANY OTHER CONSIDERATIONS?
All vacancies are filled by competitive processes designed to ensure that appointments are made on the basis of job-related criteria. Discrimination on the basis of an applicant's religious or political opinions or affiliations, or because of their race, color, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age or disability is prohibited.