Frequently Asked Questions - Employment with the City

Job postings are available on our application website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cstx.

Yes, you will need computer access to apply for a position.  If you do not have a home computer, you can come to the Human Resources Department and utilize one of our computer workstations. Applications may be completed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Public computers are also available at the city libraries or at Brazos Valley Workforce Solutions. 

* Larry J. Ringer Public Library 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S College Station, TX 77845 (979) 209-6347
* Clara B. Mounce Public Library 201 E 26th St Bryan, TX 77803 (979) 209-5600
* Brazos Valley Workforce Solutions 3991 East 29th Street Bryan, TX (979) 595-2800

To apply for a position, you will need to create an online account on our application website. To create an account, click either the green “APPLY” button on the job posting or the “Sign In” button in the top right corner of the application site to create an account or log in. Once you are logged in to your account, clicking the green “APPLY” button on any job posting will walk you through the needed steps for applying to that position.

For more information, see the application site’s Help and Support page. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cstx/helpandsupport/applicationguide#create-an-account#)

If you wish to be considered for employment, you are required to fill out an online application.

If it is a required field, you must fill in the information in order to submit your application.  If the field is not required, you may leave it blank and still be able to proceed with the application process.  We recommend that you fill in as much information as possible in order to give the Human Resources and hiring department ample information for consideration.  “See Resume” is not an acceptable entry in any of the fields.

You will be asked to provide personal information such as name, address and telephone number as well as academic and employment history, including contact information for previous supervisors.  You will also need to provide information for 3 professional and/or academic references with their contact information.  Please gather this information before you begin the application process.  You will also be allowed to attach a resume and/or a cover letter.

If you do not have an email address, there are numerous, free email providers such as Google (Gmail), Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL, etc. where you can create one.  NOTE: The City of College Station does not endorse or prefer the use of any specific email provider.  This information is provided as a courtesy to our applicants.

If you forget your username and/or password, click on the “Sign In” button in the top right corner of the application site (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cstx), then click “Forgot Username” or “Reset Password.”

If the position you are interested in is not on the list, the position has either been filled or is not open. You can fill out a Job Interest Card to be notified when that position becomes available again (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cstx/jobInterestCards/categories).  We also recommend you continue checking the website, as jobs are posted on a regular basis.

Yes, the information you fill in will remain in the system under your account. Just log back in to your account when you’re ready to complete the application.

Time to fill out an application varies based on if you have the information readily available, how much academic and/or employment history you have, how fast you can type, etc.  On average, it will probably take 20-45 minutes to complete the application.

If you need to skip a piece of the application, you may be able to do so, but be sure to come back and complete the application before submitting it.  This is the information that will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position.  If information is missing, incomplete, or incorrect, it may affect your consideration for the job.

Yes, during the online application process, you will be given an opportunity to upload a resume and/or additional documents (cover letter, reference letter, etc.)

File types accepted: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .potx, .pdf, .gif, .tiff, .tif, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .htm, .html, .rtf, .txt, .wpd, .wp, .bmp.

Yes, once you have completed your profile within your account, you can use that information to auto-populate any application. Individual positions might have specific questions or ask for specific information that you will have to fill out on that particular application, but your general information and employment history can be auto-populated from your profile.

Your profile only holds one version of your work history which can be edited as needed. Each individual application allows for a resume to be uploaded to that application, so a customized resume could be used for different positions.

After you have submitted your application, your status will change to reflect the submission and you will receive an automated confirmation email.

After you have submitted your application, the Human Resources Department will screen the application to ensure that you have provided all necessary information and that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.  If the application is complete and meets the requirements of the job, the application will be forwarded to the hiring department.  If the hiring department wishes to set up an interview, you will hear directly from them to set up a mutually convenient time.

Normal processing takes a minimum of 2-3 weeks.  It may be shorter or longer depending on the requirements of the position and the number of applications received.

Status changes will be communicated via the email address on your application. Alternately, status information can be viewed by logging into your account and clicking “Applications & Status” in the top menu bar.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cstx/helpandsupport/applicationguide#check#

No, once your application is submitted, you are not able to change the information submitted. If you need to communicate an error on your application, please email recruiting@cstx.gov or call the HR department at 979-764-3517.

Contact information can be changed within your account settings. If you need to change your contact information on a submitted application, email recruiting@cstx.gov or call the HR department at 979-764-3517.

Your application remains active until the job posting has been closed and the position has been filled.

Yes, you will need to submit a separate application for each position that you are interested in. After you fill out your first application, your information will be stored in your account, and you will have the option to auto-populate any subsequent applications with that information. Any recent resumes, cover letters, and attachments will also be remembered by your account for easy access. Answers to position-specific questions will not be remembered in your account.

After screening the qualified applications, the hiring department will directly contact the candidates they wish to interview, usually by phone or by email.

Yes, you will be notified if another applicant is selected.

The department you will be working for will determine which location you will be working in.

No, if there is another position that you believe you are qualified for, you will need to apply for it specifically.  Each department will independently go through the interview and selection process.

No, we do not provide that information to applicants for any position.

Yes, in order to be considered for the position, you will need to submit an online application.

The online application system will not prohibit you from applying for any positions. If you are a former employee, who left in good standing, you may be considered for future employment.  However, your application may not be forwarded to the hiring department if it is deemed that you are ineligible.

You can print a submitted application by clicking on Applications > Job Title > Print on the top right-hand corner.

Yes, you will need to email recruiting@cstx.gov or call 979-764-3517 to remove your name from consideration.

Some positions will allow you to apply again, but the best course of action for correcting an already submitted application is to email recruiting@cstx.gov or call 979-764-3517 with any changes. Please be sure to submit a completed application.

A thorough criminal and driving record check will be run on each candidate that receives a conditional offer of employment.

Each job description will list the minimum requirements for that particular position. Based on those requirements, you should be able to determine if you meet the minimum desired qualifications.

This will depend on the position in which you are applying for.  Some positions require skills testing which will be communicated as you are moved further in the recruiting process.

Not every position at the City requires a pre-employment drug screening, but some do. For those that do, any candidate that receives a conditional offer with the City of College Station must take part in a pre-employment drug screening.  You will get the information on the drug testing after you have received your conditional offer and have passed the initial criminal and driver’s license background check.

Yes, you may apply for any and all positions for which you qualify.

Unless otherwise stated in the job posting, each position requires a completed job application before you can be considered for the position.

The City’s Human Resources Department is located in City Hall at 1101 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX  77840.

The City is committed to ensuring that your confidential information remains confidential.  The hiring authority for the position and the Human Resources staff will be the only ones authorized to view your application.

Simply log back in to your account and navigate to the section you were working on to continue. You can also click “Applications & Status” to check on the status of a particular application.

You will need to submit one application for each position/department that you are interested in (as available)

If the position you saw on another board is not located in the list of open jobs, it has mostly likely closed and/or been filled. Please look at the list of available/open jobs to see if there is something else you qualify for and would be interested in.

The City offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; medical/dental/vision/life insurance; retirement program; lifestyle account.

After completing all the required sections in the application for the open position, you can click on the “Proceed to Certify and Submit” button.  If everything is completely and correctly filled out, you will be able to submit your application.  If there are any fields or questions that are required but have been left blank, the system will prompt you to fill in the necessary information before you are able to submit your application. Once submitted, you can check your application’s status any time using the “Applications & Status” link.