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What about interviews?
After the evaluation, the eligible-for-hire list is established. When
a hiring department must fill a vacant position, the hiring supervisor
or a delegate will review resumes and select applicants for interviews
from the eligible-for-hire list. Selected applicants will be contacted
by telephone, mail, or email.
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What does the background screening consist
of?
The City of San Antonio is committed to protecting the community and
individuals by taking affirmative steps to avoid hiring individuals
who represent a risk to the City or community. The purpose of conducting
background screening is to conduct a thorough search of an applicant's
criminal history, employment records, professional and personal references,
education, motor vehicle records, and drug usage. Other screenings
may be conducted based the level of responsibility, access and requirements
of the position or Department.
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Where can I find information on creating a cover
letter and / or resume?
Recommended guidelines for creating cover letters and resumes can be
found on the City's website at www.this-is-where.gov.
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What does the minimum and maximum salary mean?
Some job postings list the minimum and maximum salary for each job
classification. This is the established salary range. If the
position is in pay plan A or B, the majority of new hires will begin
at the first pay "step" and thereafter will receive a one "step" increase
annually . The maximum salary is what the employee will be paid once
they have reached the final pay "step" assigned to their
classification.
While middle managers and executives have a minimum and maximum salary,
these positions receive pay advances on the approval of the City Manager
based upon periodic review of the individual employee's work performance.
Under some special circumstances, new employees can be hired at a higher
step in the event that the labor market requirements or unusual qualifications
of a candidate for employment make it necessary.
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What does the "an equivalent combination
of relevant experience and education may be considered" mean?
Experience can be used to make up for lack of education on a two to
one ration; i.e., two years of related paraprofessional or professional
level experience equals one year of college-level education.
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After
I apply, how long will I be considered for a position?
If you have met the minimum qualifications for the position, your name
will be placed on an "eligible-for-hire" list. Your name
will remain on the list for a period not to exceed six months depending
on the position for which you applied.
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