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1/2/2005
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION and EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from
the eligible list, or discharge from employment.
THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE REGULATIONS
As a potential applicant for employment, you are about to
participate in a series of events collectively called the employment
process. Because the goal of the employment process is to obtain
qualified candidates to fill City positions, examinations are
generally administered to each applicant. These examinations are
conducted in a variety of ways, yet they share a common
purpose--to test applicants for knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the duties and responsibilities of he job.
The employment process occurs in several stages which are
described below:
Application. Prospective employees must submit an
application and other documents required as specified in
the examination announcement by 5:00 p.m. on the final
filing date for any scheduled examination. Final filing
dates vary for different jobs and are listed on the front of
each examination announcement. Separate applications
must be submitted for each job title.
Examination. Applicants who meet the qualification
standards on or before the posted final filing date are
notified to take an examination or combination of
examinations as indicated on the examination
announcement. Examination scores determine standing
on eligible lists.
Eligible Lists. Eligible lists contain names, in
descending order of scores, of applicants who have
obtained passing scores in the examination process.
Open eligible lists (not limited to City employees) are
valid for a maximum of three years. Separate eligible
lists are established for each job title.
Selection. Pursuant to Civil Service Regulations, most
vacancies may be filled from among the top seven
candidates on the appropriate eligible list.
Medical Examination. Certain positions may require a
pre-employment medical examination, including
laboratory testing, drug screening and/or psychological
examination. This examination will be administered by a
City physician. Candidates are cautioned not to quit or
give notice to present employers until the medical
examination if required, has been completed and
passed.
Appointment. All new employees are required to sign
various forms as related to City employment. At this time
candidates are also fingerprinted prior to employment.
All new employees hired by the City must verify identity
and entitlement to work in the United States by providing
documentation required by the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986.
Probationary Period. Employees serve a probationary
period, ranging from 6 months to 18 months. If
performance is not satisfactory, employee may be
terminated without recourse during the probationary
period.
For open examinations, qualified veterans who pass the
examination(s) may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to
submit a copy of their DD214 with their application. Evidence
must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged
honorably from the military service.
Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of
honorable service for every examination for which veteran's
preference credit is requested. Veteran's preference credits are
not given for promotional examinations.
Reserve duty and National Guard duty does not generally qualify
for veteran's preference.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Retirement benefits - are provided by the City's
retirement systems and have reciprocity with all
CalPERS Systems. Each permanent employee becomes
a member upon employment and contributes to the fund.
Contributions plus interest may be withdrawn upon
termination. A DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION
PROGRAM ("DROP") is also available at retirement age.
Holidays observed are - January 1st; 3rd Monday,
January; 3rd Monday, February; last Monday, May; July
4th; 1st Monday, September, "Labor Day"; "Veteran's
Day"; "Thanksgiving Day" and day after, November;
December 25th; employee's birthday; two personal
business days; and any day or part of a day declared by
the Council to be a holiday. Holiday credit may vary for
police and fire employees.
Group Insurance - The City of Fresno contributes a
fixed amount toward employee's medical, vision and
dental premiums
Leave Accumulation
Vacation-accumulation and accrual limits vary by
bargaining unit. An employee becomes eligible for
vacation with pay after the completion of six (6) months
of continuous service.
Sick-with pay, accumulation unlimited. Accumulation
and eligibility for usage varies by bargaining unit.
OR
Annual Leave-persons employed in this position,
accrue 15.5 hrs/mo (1-10yrs), 18.83 hrs/mo
(10+yrs).
Credit Union Available.
FILING OF APPLICATIONS
Application forms may be obtained from Personnel
Department, 2600 Fresno Street, First Floor, Fresno,
93721-3614, or by calling (559) 621-6950.
Submit application with necessary documents to above
address before 5:00 P.M., on or before the last day to
file shown on the front of this bulletin.