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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. 

Employment applications and accompanying resumes must be submitted by the closing date shown in the job posting. 

To apply online, log in or create an account on our jobs posting platform. Once logged in, click on the job posting that you wish to apply for on the job opportunities page and select the "apply" button within the job details section. Complete all of the required application information and submit the application.

Applications can be mailed (City of Montrose HR Dept. P.O. Box 790 Montrose, CO 81402), dropped off in person (City Hall 400 E Main Street Montrose, CO), or FAXed (970-240-1492). Applications submitted by mail must 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. 
• Physical ability tests or medical examinations to assess a candidate's ability to meet the physical requirements of a particular job. 
• Polygraph examinations, psychological evaluations, 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?

Employment opportunities for the City of Montrose are posted at CityofMontrose.org/Jobs where job seekers can subscribe to receive job posting notifications. 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, disability, or genetic information is prohibited. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer.