Welcome to Lake Havasu City's employment web site. This site has been developed to give you employment opportunity information and guide you through applying for a job with Lake Havasu City municipal government. We know that often you have questions, and have designed this page as a guide to assist you in the process and answer some frequently asked questions. We understand that it may not answer all your questions, so please feel free to request additional information by calling:

Human Resources at 928-453-4143.

1. When can I apply?
    

2. How do I know what positions are open?
    

3. How do I apply?
    

4. You call this an application? - IT'S A BOOK!
    

5. Can I apply for more than one position with the same application?
    

6. Now that I have applied, what's next?
    

7. When can I expect to hear if I'm being considered for a job?

WHEN CAN I APPLY?

Lake Havasu City will only accept applications for open positions, which is any position that a job bulletin has been prepared for and we are actively recruiting. We do not accept general applications for positions that aren't open. The job bulletin will give you all the specifics about a particular job that we're recruiting for, including the required experience and training, licensing requirements and special certifications that may be required. It will also give you an opening and closing date. You must be certain that your application is received on or before the closing date of the recruitment in order to be considered.

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HOW DO I KNOW WHAT POSITIONS ARE OPEN?

You can view open positions on our web site by going to our home page and clicking on Job Listings.

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HOW DO I APPLY?

You can download our recruitment bulletins, job descriptions and our application on line by selecting and clicking the icon of the job that you're interested in. You can download in PDF format to view and print, or you can save the application in your own Excel file and fill it out on your computer. Important: while we have included our application on our web site for your convenience, we do not accept applications through electronic transmission. We require an original application with your original signature. Please do not attempt to e-mail an application to us; it will be rejected. Drop the application off at City Hall or mail it to us on or before the recruitment closing date.

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YOU CALL THIS AN APPLICATION? - IT'S A BOOK!

Ok, you're right. We ask for a great deal of information on our application. Don't be intimidated! In order for your application to receive the consideration it deserves, it's extremely important that you fill the application out completely. Remember, we determine your qualifications for the position that you're applying for by the information that you give us. Your application is a reflection of you. The more effort you put into it the better position we're in to evaluate it. You can include a resume, but only as a supplement to the application. Do not substitute information we ask for on the application with the statement 'see resume'. We encourage you to read the instructions on the application itself before you fill it out.

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CAN I APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE POSITION WITH THE SAME APPLICATION?

We're sorry, but a separate application, with original signature has to be submitted for each position that you want to be considered for. You can photocopy your application before you submit it to us (sorry, but Human Resources does not supply copies once they've been turned in) and change the 'position applied for' and 'recruitment number' if you like, but because we evaluate you're your training and experience based on each position we're recruiting, you may be selling yourself short by taking this shortcut. 

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NOW THAT I'VE APPLIED, WHAT'S NEXT?

You'll receive an acknowledgement letter from Human Resources verifying that your application was received. After the initial acknowledgement, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Due to the large volume of applications received, we aren't able to respond to those who are not selected for further consideration. If you're not one of those selected, try not to be discouraged. It's a competitive process, and sometimes it's tough out there.

The actual selection process will vary from recruitment to recruitment depending on the position. Some may only have an application screening and interview process. Others may require written exams to test your knowledge and skill. Some may require participation in an oral board examination, physical abilities assessment (police and fire positions), polygraph exam (for police department positions) or other examination. The selection process is typically determined at the beginning of a recruitment process by Human Resources and the hiring department. Lake Havasu City supports a drug and alcohol free workplace. Any person who is offered a job with Lake Havasu City is required to successfully pass a drug/alcohol screening, as well as a local background and FBI fingerprint identification. Some positions also require a medical examination. Any employment offer we extend is always contingent on successful completion of post-offer employment processes.

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WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO HEAR IF I'M BEING CONSIDERED FOR A JOB?

There's no 'one size fits all' answer to this question. It really depends on the type of recruitment it is and how many applications we've received. Once we've completed our initial screening and testing process (if applicable), the applications of all qualified applicants are forwarded to the hiring department, who selects candidates for interview consideration. In some cases this can take up to several weeks, so please be patient. We know you're anxious, and we're committed to having a process that's as smooth flowing as possible for all concerned.