FAQs

What is a continuous recruitment?: For some positions, applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. For such positions, prompt application is encouraged because the recruitment may close at any time without prior notice. The system will not accept applications submitted after the final filing date.

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Employment

1. Where are the City of Fountain Valley's current job vacancies listed?: The job announcement, application, and supplemental application form can be accessed through the appropriate job posting in the Employment Opportunities section.

2. Who will see my application materials?: Only City of Fountain Valley Personnel Department staff with limited information provided to the department representative assisting with a specific recruitment.

Note that the data is maintained on a secured web server and that the data is not shared with anyone outside the specified City of Fountain Valley staff members.

3. What information will I be asked to provide?: As with any employment application, you will be asked to provide personal information such as your name, contact information, educational qualifications, employment history, and qualifications as they pertain to the position you are applying for.

Note that an email address will be required as the city will correspond with candidates via email only. It is suggested that you have this information readily available when you complete your application to expedite the process.

4. What if I do not have access to a computer with internet service?: The City of Fountain Valley Public Library provides computer access free of charge. Other public libraries may also provide free computer access.

5. Must I have an email address to apply for a city position?: You must have an email address to apply for a city position as the city will correspond with candidates via email only. If you do not have an email address but would like to open an email address, you can sign up for a free email account with a number of vendors including Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc. You will need to check the website of the vendor you are interested in and would have to agree to the terms as set by the vendor selected.

6. Must I set up a "user account" to apply online?: Yes. Click on the "Online registration" link to create your user account. Remember to keep a record of your user name and password for future reference. You will use this information to check on your application status and to apply for other positions.

7. How do I apply for a position?: Click on the "Apply" link and provide the requested information. The online application form will require you to provide your personal profile information including name and contact information; educational information; work experience; certificates and/or licenses; skills; additional information; and your resume (optional). In the work experience section of the application form, please give complete information for all jobs held during the past 10 years, including verifiable volunteer experience. List your most current job first.

Resumes may be attached in the resume section as noted; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed city application especially the work experience section of the online application. Online applications without a completed work employment section will be rejected as an incomplete application and will not be processed.

8. How do I save my application?: Each time you complete a section of the application form, you will need to click the "Save and View Application" button at the bottom of the form. If, at any time, you need to exit out of the application form, click the "Save and View Application" button and the system will save the information you have input thus far. To complete your application form, log into your account using your username and password to access your application.

When you have completed your application, click the "Save and View Application" button and confirm your application. Then click the "Certify and Submit" button thereby completing submission of your application.

9. How do I print a copy of my completed application?: Click the "Print" button to print your application after you have certified and submitted your application.

10. How do I know if my application was received by the City of Fountain Valley?: You will receive an email confirmation shortly after submission of your application notifying you that your application was successful.

11. What is a final filing date?: A final filing date is the last date the City of Fountain Valley will accept applications for a specific recruitment. The system will not accept applications submitted after the final filing date.

12. What is a continuous recruitment?: For some positions, applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. For such positions, prompt application is encouraged because the recruitment may close at any time without prior notice. The system will not accept applications submitted after the final filing date.

13. Can I submit a resume?: You may cut and paste a resume into your application or provide it as an attachment. However, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed city application. Applications which do not include all of the requested information will be rejected as an incomplete application and will not be processed.

14. What if I am interested in a position which is currently not open?: You may complete an interest card. If the position becomes open within 12 months of the date you submitted your interest card, you will receive an email notification of the recruitment. The interest card is available online.

15. Can I review the status of my application?: Yes. To review your application status, log in to your account using your username and password.

16. If I apply for more than one position, do I need to submit a separate application?: Yes. A completed city application and supplemental questionnaire is required for each position a candidate is applying for. However, once you have established your user account, you may click on the "Populate" button to automatically populate the new application with the information from your previous application. You may then review and update your application materials as necessary.

17. How will I be notified regarding the status of the position for which I applied?: Email notices will be sent to candidates at each step of the recruitment process.

18. What if I have additional questions?: If you have additional questions, you may contact the City of Fountain Valley Personnel Department at:
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-593-4506

19. What jobs are currently open with the city?: Visit the Personnel Department, Employment Opportunities webpage for a listing of current job openings with the City.
Employment Opportunities