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1. What should I do if my address or phone number changes?

Notify Human Resources immediately by calling 928-532-4027. We will make the necessary changes to your records. If we are unable to contact you because you have moved or changed your phone number, your name will be withdrawn from further consideration.

2. Does Human Resources do the selection interviews?

No. In fact, Human Resources is often not involved in the final selection decision. The city's objective is to hire the best person for the position. Human Resources recruits, screens, and tests applicants based upon general requirements for the position in order to create a pool of eligible candidates for consideration. Individual jobs differ, however, and the supervisors or managers in the department where the vacancy actually exists are in a better position to evaluate each candidate's suitability for the particular job.

The supervisor or manager conducting the interview makes the final decision. Based on background checks and verification, a conditional offer of employment is made by the Human Resources Department.

3. What are the steps or stages of a typical selection process?

The steps of the selection process vary depending upon the position. For example, an application screening and selection interview may be all that is required. Certain positions may require the applicant to pass a written exam. Performance tests may also be required for positions requiring certain skills such as typing or the operation of heavy equipment.

Decisions about the selection process are made by the hiring authority and Human Resources when the position opens. The final outcome of the selection process is the creation of a list of qualified candidates. This is called an eligibility list and is given to the hiring authority for consideration. The hiring authority is free to contact anyone on the eligibility list for an interview.