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1. How do I apply for a position?

Applications are only accepted for open positions. The City does not hold unsolicited resumes or applications. A completed City application must accompany resumes and be submitted by the closing date listed on the open position posting.
The mailing address is:
City of Montrose HR
P.O. Box 790
Montrose, CO 81402

Applicants may fax applications to (970) 240-1492, but the original must be mailed the Human Resources Department and be postmarked by the application deadline.

2. What is the selection process?

Different jobs require different types of tests to help ensure that the applicant possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform a particular job.

The interview and selection process may include:
-Written tests to measure job-related knowledge or aptitude in a particular area.
-Oral interviews to discuss job history and to assess a candidate's oral communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
-Performance tests to assess a candidate's ability to perform job-related tasks (e.g., typing and grammar tests, driving tests, work simulation exercises, etc.).
-Physical ability tests or medical examinations to assess a candidate's ability to meet the physical requirements of a particular job.
-Polygraph examinations, psychological evaluation, medical evaluations, background investigations and other similar types of examinations or evaluations may be used to assess a candidate's suitability for a particular position.

Some city positions may require an applicant to pass a pre-employment reference screen, criminal history check, or drug screen.

3. How do I know when a job is available?

The City of Montrose accepts applications for jobs that are vacant and being advertised. Job openings are posted on bulletin boards at municipal facilities, including the Human Resources Department at City Hall and on the City's website. Job announcements are posted for a minimum of five working days. In addition, advertisements are placed in the classified section of the local newspaper. Expanded advertising in professional journals, regional or national newspapers, recruiting publications, etc. is used for positions of a professional, managerial, or specialized nature. This advertising is in addition to the local sources listed above.

The City also has a Job Line: (800) 264-4144, or locally (970) 240-1413. The hotline is updated with current information as jobs become available.

There are two kinds of job announcements:
1. Outreach - Open to all applicants
2. In-house - Open to current city employees only

All vacancies are filled through a competitive process designed to ensure that appointments are made on the basis of job-related criteria. Discrimination on the basis of an applicant's religious or political opinions or affiliations, or because of their race, color, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, or disability is prohibited.
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