FAQ Topic: Applicant FAQs

Our objective is to hire the best person for the job, so competition is important. If you are not successful in getting a job immediately, your name will remain on the eligibility list for consideration for any future vacancies that occur until the list expires. If you are not hired during that time, you must … Continued

Be sure that you know: Time and place you should appear for the interview Phone number (important if you can’t make it or an emergency occurs) Name of person who contacted you How long the interview is scheduled to take The job for which you are being considered If you may need a reasonable accommodation … Continued

The steps of the selection process vary depending upon the position. For example, an application screening and oral interview may be all that is required. On the other hand, you may be required to pass a written exam; or a performance test may be required for a position requiring certain skills.

An Eligibility List is the list that is established after a recruitment has been conducted. The list contains those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a specific position and have successfully completed the selection process. Usually, eligibility lists expire one year from the date the position closes; however, Human Resources reserves the right to … Continued

After the applications have been screened for the minimum qualifications, you will receive written and/or email notification on the status of your application. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will advance further in the selection process. Once the eligible list has been established, the hiring department will then contact only those applicants they wish to interview.

Human Resources reviews all applications to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications and special requirements as stated on the job announcement. It is important to include not only paid work experience, but all other experience which may apply to the job, i.e., volunteer experience, licenses, professional affiliations, classes you have taken, training you have … Continued

Notify the Human Resources Department immediately. If we are unable to contact you because you have moved or changed your phone number, your name may be withdrawn from further consideration.

Apply directly on the City of Santa Ana website. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of information you provide. Frequently, a Supplemental Application will be included with the job announcement and will require you to more fully explain specific experience or qualifications. A supplemental questionnaire focuses on the key responsibilities of the position … Continued

Yes. You must submit a separate application for each position. You may apply for as many positions as you wish, as long as the positions are currently open.