City of Durango Employment Application

The City of Durango does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability in employment or the provision of services.  It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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Answer each question fully and accurately. No action can be taken on the application until you have answered all questions. Every applicant must complete this form, along with any submitted resume. If more space is required to answer questions, please attach the information to a cover sheet or resume.

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Specify days and hours if you want to work only part-time:

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If yes, when and for what position? *

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If yes, when and in what capacity? *

List names of employers in consecutive order with present or last employer listed first.  Account for all periods of time including military service and any periods of unemployment.  If self-employed, give firm name and supply business references. If more space is required to answer questions, please attach the information to a cover sheet or resume.

NOTE: A job offer may be contingent upon acceptable references from current and former employers.

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NOTE: Not relatives or supervisors noted in work history.

I am an applicant for a position with the City of Durango, Colorado. The facts set forth in my application for employment are true and complete. I understand that if employed, false statements on this application shall be considered sufficient cause for dismissal. I understand that a confidential background check may be performed on me, and that appointment to any City position is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of this check.

I understand I may be required to successfully pass a drug screening examination. I hereby consent to a pre- and/or post-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, if required. I understand that if I am extended an offer of employment it may be conditioned upon my successfully passing a complete pre-employment physical examination. I consent to the release of any or all medical information, as allowed by law and as may be deemed necessary to judge my capability to do the work for which I am applying.

I release the City to check with any employer, other references listed on this application, schools or colleges, criminal justice records, motor vehicle records or any other resource. I authorize all such resources to answer all questions and provide such information as requested by the City, and I release all such resources from any liability or consequences which may result from providing such information.