Following are some of the questions that are frequently asked
of the Human Resources Department about finding a job with
the City of Redwood City:
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How do I apply for a position with Redwood
City? |
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Interested individuals who would like to be considered
for Redwood City positions may apply by:
- Phoning
- Our 24-hour hotline number at (650) 780-7292
- Contacting City Hall receptionist at (650) 780-7000.
- Visiting the “job application” section
of this website. You can reach that by clicking
here.
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What is the difference between a "Regular"
position and a "Non-Regular" position (casual
or contract)? |
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A regular position is one for which the City has
an ongoing need to have a full-time or part-time employee
perform essential duties. This category was formerly
called “permanent.” A regular employee always
participates in a competitive recruitment process, which
culminates in appointment to a job. A regular employee
works continuously for a specified number of hours and
an indefinite period of time.
Non-regular positions are either 1) casual or 2) contract
positions. Casual employees are hired when there is
work to be performed for an unspecified period of time.
They are scheduled to work according to the needs of
their particular department, and may be on-call (meaning
the department schedules the employee as needed, and
there is not necessarily a strict schedule of work hours).
For example, they may be hired in an emergency when
a regular employee is absent on leave; to work on a
short-term basis to complete a project; or to work periodically
to assist the department. Typically casual employees
do not work more than 1,000 hours a year, and do not
receive benefits.
Contract employees are hired when there is full-time
or part-time work to be performed on a temporary or
project basis. There is a written contract specifying
the contract term, compensation, and duties to be performed.
Frequently, contracts are approved on a year-by-year
basis (e.g. for a fiscal year- from July 1st to June
30th of the following year). The contract is renewed
as appropriate and any benefits are specified in the
contract. |
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How is an "Open Until Filled"
recruitment different from a recruitment with a final
filing date? |
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An “open until filled” recruitment indicates
applications will be taken continuously until someone
is appointed to the position. When a sufficient number
of applications have been received, the City will proceed
with the process (e.g. interviews are scheduled). If
you submit an application after interviews have been
scheduled, your application will be held until someone
is appointed to the position. If no one is appointed
after the first round of interviews, the City will consider
other subsequent applications sent in.
Potential applicants are advised to submit their applications
as soon as possible as initial interviews will be conducted
with those whose applications arrive first. |
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| Q. |
I'm considering applying for an opening
in Redwood City. What would be helpful for me to know? |
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It would be helpful to have a feel for our organization
–the values that drive us, the culture and some
of our programs and products. That way, you will be
able to determine whether there is possibly a good match
between what the City is looking for and what you have
to offer. |
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What is the timeframe for receiving information
about the status of my application? |
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The Human Resources Department endeavors to notify
every applicant as soon as possible. For regular recruitments
with a final filing date ( the final date by which applications
should be received in the Human Resources Department),
notification is normally within 4 weeks after the final
filing date. However, this time frame is extended if
there is an overwhelming response to the position or
other unforeseen factors impact the recruitment after
the job is posted (e.g. very few applications have been
received, and the department would like to take other
steps, such as more networking or online advertising).
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Whom should I contact about the status of
my application? |
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You may contact our HR Receptionist at 780-7281
and he/she will direct your call to the proper person
in charge of the recruitment for which you have applied.
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What happens if I'm on the eligibility list
but not selected? |
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When Human Resources conducts a recruitment process
for a regular position we establish (based on performance
and scores during testing or interviews) a list of candidates
who are qualified and eligible for appointment to the
position. This list is called an “eligibility
list.” This list is normally effective for one
year.
To fill the immediate opening, the department normally
selects from the top three candidates. During the one-year
period, if another job opening occurs, the City will
consider the next three candidates on the list. You
might also we considered for that same job position
in another department if an opening occurs in the future. |
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| Q. |
The Job Announcement Gives a Salary Range,
but how is my Exact Starting Salary Determined? |
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All City jobs have a salary range assigned to the
position. Some jobs have five salary steps and candidates
are usually employed at the first step. Other jobs have
only a top and bottom of the range, with no steps.
Upon approval of the City Manager, appointments can
be made at the second or third step (or above the bottom
of the range) when justified upon consideration of the
difficulty of locating qualified personnel and the candidate’s
experience, knowledge, or other relevant criteria. |
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How can I provide my suggestions, concerns,
or compliments to the Human Resources Department? |
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In its efforts to continuously improve, the Human
Resources Department welcomes comments and suggestions
regarding recruitments and other services. Click
here for a Customer Service Survey or you can pick
up a hard copy at the reception desk in the Human Resources
Department. |
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