APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications and
information may be obtained from Human Resources, City Hall, 301East
Olive Avenue, Suite 101, Burbank, CA 91502.Applications must be filled our completely and clearly
show that the minimum qualifications are met. Separate applications
must be submitted for each job classification. Applicants should
promptly notify Human Resources of any change of address and/or phone
number.
EXAMINATIONS: Those applicants who appear to be
among the best qualified will be selected for the examination.
Examination scores determine standing on Eligibility Lists.
SELECTION: An Eligibility List is established
for each job classification and is normally valid for one year unless
sooner exhausted or canceled. A vacancy is filled by any one or
more of the following procedures: the top three available candidates
on the appropriate list or the top three whole scores on the appropriate
list. Names not selected after three certifications are removed
from the Eligibility List. The City of Burbank reserves the right to
discontinue a recruitment for any reason prior to the establishment of
an Eligibility List. Established Eligibility Lists may or may not be
used to fill vacancies at the discretion of the hiring department.
APPOINTMENT:
All employment
offers are conditional based upon the successful completion of a medical
examination (which will include a drug screening). Prior to a
conditional offer of employment, applicants must successfully complete a
reference and background check. All employees are required to take a
loyalty oath.
CITIZENSHIP: United States citizenship is not
required for most positions, however, non-citizen applicants must
present proof of permission to work prior to employment.
Application for
citizenship at least one year prior to final filing date is required for
sworn police/fire positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees serve a
probationary period ranging from six (6) months to one (1) year. If
performance is not satisfactory, any employee may be rejected without
cause or recourse during the probationary period.
EXEMPT POSITIONS: Employees hired into Exempt
positions do not have any property or vested right to their position and
may be terminated at any time without cause or recourse.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Veterans' preference is
given for service during certain periods of war or national emergency
(dates are on file in Human Resources) on open examinations only.
Qualified
veterans, widows or spouses of disabled veterans
who pass the examination(s) are eligible. To claim preference,
applicants must submit a copy of the DD214 or other acceptable proof of
service with their application.
EMERGENCY SERVICE: All City employees are
required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an
emergency or disaster.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The City of
Burbank does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color,
religion, national origin, marital status, gender orientation, or
disability in its employment actions,
decisions, policies, and practices.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not
constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in
this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
