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General Information for Applicants |
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| Apply to: City of Tacoma, Human Resources
Department, 747 Market St., Rm. 1336, Tacoma, WA 98402-3764 24 Hour Job Line: (253) 591-5795 or www.cityoftacoma.org/jobs Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, or disability status and/or veteran status. |
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| Qualifying & Selection
Process Filing of Applications: A separate application is required for each posted position. Please fill out your application following the directions on the front of this announcement and the application form. Qualifying: Your application must indicate that you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the official job announcement or the application will be disqualified and a notification of such action will be mailed to you. You are responsible for the truth of all statements in your application. Misrepresentation, incomplete or inaccurate entries may result in applicant disqualification, removal from the employment list or discharge from City service. It is your responsibility to notify us immediately of any address change so that your record may be updated. Reasonable Accommodations for Testing: The City of Tacoma will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, if requested. Please notify the Human Resources Department at least one week prior to the exam for accommodation. Veterans' Preference: Pursuant to state law, special credit will be added to passing scores of qualified veterans who have submitted the appropriate documentation at the time of application (DD Form 214, Member copy 4). |
Exam Results Notification: You will be notified by mail of the results of your examination. Eligibility for Hire: You must pass the exam process in order to be considered for interview and/or hire. You must be able to prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of a job offer. Employee Benefits Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including dependent children age 19 or younger. Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including dependent children age 18 or younger. Vision Coverage: For employees and their eligible dependents. Paid Leave: City Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays, sick leave/vacation leave or Personal Time Off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type. Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to the employee. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees. |
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employes' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employes' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 591-2035. All members of the Tacoma Employes' Retirement System are also covered by Social Security. Members of the Police and Fire services and Tacoma Rail employees are covered by separate pension systems.
Other Employment Information Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit. Salary Increases: The City provides for a regular progression of salary increases based on satisfactory job performance for most classifications, based on the salary schedule. Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent services fees. Note: The provisions of this job announcement do
not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained
herein may be |