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1. How can I find out about City job openings?

Job announcements are available on the City's website and at City Hall.

2. How do I apply for a job with the City?

Please visit the Job Opportunities webpage, where you can download copies of job announcements that are available. If there is a position that you are interested in, you can submit an application online by visiting jobs.sangabrielcity.com. Please note that faxed, emailed, or hard copies of applications are not accepted.

3. Can I submit a resume in lieu of a City job application?

No. A completed job application must be submitted to be considered for a job opening. Job applications ensure that we get the same information from everyone to allow us to be objective in selecting qualified applicants. However, you may attach a resume to your application as a way to provide more information about your qualifications.

4. How will I be notified of the status of my application, and how long before I am notified?

All applicants will be contacted about the status of applications either by email, phone call, or U.S. Postal mail. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to predict how long a recruitment process will take because it depends on a variety of factors, including the complexity of the position, the number of applications received, other workload issues in the department, etc. A short recruitment process takes approximately two months to complete, and a long one can take six months. However, we can assure you, that you will receive a response from us as soon as decisions are made!

5. What happens after I file my application?

After the closing date, applications are reviewed to narrow the field to the most qualified candidates. In “normal” circumstances, you will usually receive notification about the status of your application within one month of the closing date listed on the job flyer, but it’s possible that it will take longer.

6. What are the steps or stages of the selection process?

Although the process might vary slightly depending on the position and the needs of the organization, these are the typical steps for a full-time position recruitment process: Step 1:Application materials are accepted until the closing date listed on the job announcement. Please note that applications must be submitted online at jobs.sangabrielcity.com by the indicated deadline. Step 2:After the closing date, all applications will be reviewed and narrowed down to the top candidates. This process typically takes approximately one month, but can take longer or shorter depending on the recruitment. Step 3:A 1st Interview will be held for the top candidates. All applicants, whether selected for an interview or not, will be contacted by the Human Resources Department, either by phone, email, or U.S. Postal Mail. The 1st interview is typically a panel interview, with 3-4 raters. There may be a practical exam as well, and might occur simultaneously with the 1st interviews or later in the process. Step 4:Typically, the Human Resources Department will assemble an Eligibility List at this point, based on the results of the 1st interviews, and will notify all candidates of their status on the Eligibility List. (Being on an Eligibility List for a given position means that you might be called for further consideration at any point during the life of the List, which is typically one year.) Step 5:A 2nd interview will be held for the top candidates of the Eligibility List. Please note that being on the Eligibility List is not a guarantee of further consideration. The 2nd interview is typically more informal and with only 1-2 panelists, often including the appropriate department head or supervisor of the vacant position. A practical exam (noted above) may occur at this point. Step 6:After 2nd Interviews, reference checks are typically conducted, and a preliminary job offer is made, contingent on successful passage of a pre-employment physical. Please keep in mind that this is only an example of a typical process, and that the steps may vary significantly for different recruitments, depending on the needs of the position, and that it may take several weeks to proceed from one step to the next. Rest assured though, we won’t forget about you!

7. If I want to apply for more than one position, do I have to fill out more than one application?

Yes. A separate job application must be submitted for each job opening because the recruitment files are kept separately.

8. If I have previously completed an application, will I automatically be considered for other positions?

No. Because we generally begin each recruitment from scratch, you must submit a separate application for all positions you are interested in.