New Job Postings
New job announcements are posted on the City of Manassas Job Opportunities page sporadically. Check each announcement for the closing date. Some jobs are listed as open until filled. Additionally, you can create Job Interest Cards/Alerts to receive email notifications about new jobs in your specific category of interest so you don't miss a posting.
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New job announcements are posted on the City's Current Job Openings page. Additionally, you can create Job Alerts to receive email notices about new jobs in your specific field(s) of interest.
How To Submit An Application
Jobseekers are required to create an account or already have an account with a User ID and password, which alllows them to create a profile that can be used for current and future applications.
Once you have an account, you must click on the Apply tab for the job you are interested in.
Next you will complete a series of steps to move through before you can submit your application. Each application may vary based on the position being applied for. You will also have an opportunity to upload relevant or requested attachments.
When the steps are completed and you make it to the Certify & Submit page, you must click on Accept and Submit to submit their application.
Please note that as part of the application process, you must do all of the following: Fully complete all sections of the application and understand that all answers to supplemental questions must be substantiated in your application.
You will receive an auto-generated email from GovernmentJobs.com stating your application has been received. You can then follow the status of jobs you've applied for by checking Application Status in your account.
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Jobseekers are required to create an account with a User ID and password, then create a profile manually, or by uploading a resume that is then parsed into the account.
After this has been completed, jobseekers can click on the Apply tab for the job they are interested in. Next they will complete a series of steps, which may include answering questions, etc. The number and type of steps are determined by the employer who is hiring for the job. They will also have an opportunity to upload relevant or requested attachments. When the steps are completed, on the Certify & Submit page, they will click on Accept and Submit to submit their application.
Please note that as part of the application process, you must do all of the following:
- Respond to all questions on the supplemental questionnaire, and
- Fully complete all sections of the application and understand that all answers to supplemental questions must be substantiated in your application.
You will receive an email stating your application has been received. You can then follow the status of jobs you've applied for by checking Application Status in your account.
Now That Your Application Has Been Submitted
After the job announcement has closed, applications and supplemental information are first reviewed by HR and then forwarded to the Hiring Managers for final consideration. Applications are reviewed against the job's qualifications and requirements—based on the information in the job announcement—to find the applicants that are the closest match. To remain in consideration for the job, applicants' submissions must clearly demonstrate that they meet the following items as stated in the job announcement:
- All of the Minimum Requirements (education, training and experience)
- All of the Special Requirements (e.g. certifications and licenses, physical requirements, etc.)
- Additional consideration is given to those that meet as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Applicants in this category will be considered stronger candidates.
For example: The Minimum Qualifications are a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience in Finance or Accounting. Your application must clearly show that you have the degree and that you have two or more years of work experience in the required field. TIP: Read the job announcement thoroughly! If you do not meet even the minimum requirements, understand that you cannot be considered for the job you are applying for.
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Applications are reviewed against the job's qualifications and requirements—based on the information in the job announcement—to find the applicants that are the best fit.
To remain in consideration for the job, applicants' submissions must clearly demonstrate that they meet...
- All the Minimum Qualifications (education, training and experience)
- All the Special Requirements (e.g. certificates and licenses, physical requirements, etc.)
- As many Preferred Qualifications as possible
Unless otherwise specified in the job announcement, when considering an applicant’s qualifications and whether they meet those specified in the job announcement, education and experience equivalencies will apply.
Interview Process
Once candidates have been referred to the hiring manager, the hiring department decides which candidates they are interested in bringing in for interviews. Not every applicant will be interviewed which is why it is very important to ensure your application has all of the information relevant to help make a final decision.
You will be contacted for an interview by a member of the hiring department directly if there is interest. Interviews are usually conducted by a panel of at least 3 people to include an HR representative.
Some interview processes may include a job-related exercise, written exam, and/or performance test.
***If you are not selected for an interview and/or if you are interviewed but not selected for a position, you will receive an electronic notification via email from NEOGOV/Governmentjobs.com at the conclusion of the selection process to let you know the final outcome.***
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The hiring department decides which applicants from the Referred List will be interviewed. Not every applicant will be interviewed.
Interviews are usually conducted by a panel of three or more people.
All interview processes involve at least an oral exam. Other processes may include a hands-on skills test, written test, performance test and/or assessment center.
Reference checks will be completed prior to initiating a job offer.
Job Offer and Pre-Employment Process
An offer of employment is made to the candidate who was determined to be the best match for the position.
Prior to starting with the City of Manassas, all selected candidates are required to complete pre-employment requirements in advance. Those requirements may consist of:
- Criminal Background check (initiated either by fingerprinting and/or through our 3rd party vendor via candidate's signed consent and PII data (SSN, DOB, etc.)
- Child Protective Services screening (when applicable)
- DMV Record check
- Employment verification and Professional reference checks (at least 3)
- Credit History check (when applicable)
- Education verification (highest attained)
- Professional Licensure/Certification verification
- Physical Examination (based on position) - an applicant must satisfactorily meet required medical standards for the job. Conducted through either Patient First or INOVA Health System based on the position.
- Drug screening
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After a final decision is made by the hiring managers, an offer of employment is made to the applicant who was determined to be the best match for the position.
All interviewed applicants who did not get a job offer are notified—by email of the final outcome of the selection process.
Prior to starting work, a background check will be required for all applicants offered employment.
Additional FAQ's to include an Online Application Guide can be found
here.