How To Apply & Related Information

New to the apply on-line process?

Get e-mail Address

If you do not have an e-mail address, and want to acquire an e-mail address to allow you to apply on-line, click http://mesalibrary.org/research/links/computer.aspx. You will also need a password of (at least 6 characters) as a security code for your application. Make a note of this e-mail address and password as these are required to apply for current and future job openings.

NOTE:  Only ONE applicant may use an e-mail address when applying on-line as the system uses the e-mail address as a personal identifier for an individual.  Your e-mail address is your on-line system user ID.  If more than one person shares an e-mail address, in order to apply on-line, the second person who applies must have a separate e-mail address.  Please see above to obtain an e-mail address if necessary.

When you are in the on-line application system follow these steps.

• You must have an e-mail Address and Password to identify you in the future.

• Your e-mail Address may also be used to contact you regarding application status.

• Click the Apply On-line link to the right of any position title or the Apply On-line button at the top of this page.

• Click on the View Job Posting/Apply for Job link. 

• To read information about the position, click the Job Title link.

• Choose jobs for which you are qualified by clicking the box across from the job title.  (You may select all the jobs you are qualified for.)

• Click the button "Apply for Jobs in Basket" at the bottom of the page.  This will take you to the Identification Screen. 

• The Identification Screen offers two options: 
  Sign-on for returning applicants or
  Register for first-time applicants.  

• Enter your e-mail address and Password.

• Click Register.

• Enter your e-mail address and a password that you will remember.

• Communications from the City of Mesa regarding your application and/or status will be sent to you via e-mail from hrstatus@cityofmesa.org; you may need to adjust your spam blocker to ensure that you receive these e-mails.

Applied on-line before? 

At the applicant home page, enter your email address and password, then follow instructions above to Apply for Jobs in Basket except for the last step click Sign-On instead of Register.

Helpful Tips - Information You Need Before You Apply:

Apply On Paper:

Criminal and/or Traffic Violation Convictions History

During the application process, you will be asked to disclose any criminal and/or traffic convictions.  The City of Mesa highly values integrity; it is essential that you be honest and truthful.  Human Resources, will verify information provided on your application as part of the pre-employment process should you be extended a conditional offer of employment. 

The information disclosed in this section will not necessarily bar you from further consideration.  However, if you have an existing Ignition Interlock Device (IID) requirement and driving is a requirement of the position, the City of Mesa will not consider you for employment. 

All applicants are required to disclose the following information:

Any criminal convictions since their 18^th birthday

• A criminal conviction includes any misdemeanors and felonies (i.e., assault, burglary, disorderly conduct, domestic violence, drug-related convictions, Driving Under the Influence (DUI); Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), failure to appear in court, larceny, shoplifting, trespassing, etc.).  Such convictions may have resulted in a fine(s), community service, probation or jail/prison time.

• Applicants are not required to report convictions that have been expunged or sealed by a court of law.

Any traffic violation convictions within the past 5 years

• Traffic violations may include, but are not limited to:  Driving Under the Influence (DUI); Driving While Intoxicated (DWI); failure to: yield, stop at stop sign or red light, appear in court; driving on a suspended or revoked license, no proof of insurance/registration, reckless driving, speeding, etc.  Such violations may have resulted in citations, community service, fine(s), revocation/suspension of license, traffic survival school requirement, etc.

An existing Ignition Interlock Device (IID) requirement

• If you currently have an IID requirement on your personal vehicle through the Motor Vehicle Division as a result of a DUI conviction you will be required to list on your application the effective and expiration dates of that requirement.

• If you are applying for a position that indicates a driving requirement on the job description and/or job announcement, the City of Mesa will not consider you for employment.

• If you are applying for a position that does not indicate a driving requirement, the City of Mesa will require you to sign a Memorandum of Understanding acknowledging the fact that you will not be allowed to drive any City vehicle until the IID requirement has been removed.

• If a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required for the position, federal regulation/state statutes apply that affect all CDL holders.

• For information regarding the essential functions of a position, please review the job description or contact the Human Resources Office. 

• Preference points shall be added to the grade earned by the qualified applicant, but only if such individual earns a passing grade without preference.  If you are selected to participate in a testing process, appropriate documentation verifying your veteran status (i.e., DD214, Form FL-802, etc.) MUST be submitted on the day of the scheduled testing for preference points.

• Every effort will be made to process your application in a timely manner.  The selection process ensures a very thorough review of all applications to determine those who meet the minimum requirements for this position.  Due to the large number of applications received for most positions and the thoroughness of the screening process, the review and response to applications requires up to four weeks to complete. 

• Please wait to hear from us via e-mail (postcard if you applied on paper); you will be notified when the review is completed.  Please do not call the Human Resources Office to check on the status of your application. 

PRE‑EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Approval of employment by the appropriate Manager/Director.

• Passing a drug screen.

• If required by the position, passing a scheduled physical examination paid for by the City.

• Successful completion of background investigation.

• All applicants hired by the City must provide official verification as to identity and work authorization.

PLEASE NOTE:

• If you are invited to a testing process and might require reasonable accommodation to participate, please advise the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted.

• All applications (and supplements) must be signed and submitted to the Human Resources Office by the closing date.

• The City of Mesa considers each applicant for City employment only on the basis of his or her qualifications for the job and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, national origin, or any other non‑job‑related factor.

• City Policy allows the hiring of relatives of current City employees into the same department as the currently employed relative.  An employee who has the authority may not appoint or recommend a relative to any position within the same chain of command. 

• Department Managers, the City Clerk, the Presiding City Magistrate, Mayor, and City Councilmembers, and Council appointed boards and committee members will not be allowed to have a relative employed in any City department.