Applicant Information Sheet

This information sheet has been prepared to explain how Hastings City Service job openings are filled. The City of Hastings is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

     Applications are accepted only when a position is open. Your application is kept on file for one year. It is your responsibility to notify the Personnel/Civil Service Office of any changes in address, or other changes affecting your availability for employment.

     The City of Hastings requires an application form be completed and a job related examination be administered for most City of Hastings/Hastings Utilities positions. The exam administered is designed to test for a given position. The same exam is not given for all positions.

     Most examinations consist of multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions. A few examinations consist of essay and/or oral board questions. A passing grade is 70% or above. By present City Code, Veteran's Credit is given for years in which the United States was engaged in war.

     Grades will be provided to you within 30 days of completing your examination.

     Test scores are valid for one year. You may not retake a test before the expiration date. A failed examination may be taken after six months if offered again in that time period.

     An eligibility list consisting of at least the three highest passing scorers based on the examination will be submitted to the hiring department.  The hiring department either hires one of the applicants or requests additional names for the eligibility list.  The eligibility list does not provide any guarantee of employment.  This list is established to discern the best candidates from the top ranked candidates.

     If the same position becomes open in the time period that your application is still valid, you will be considered for the position without re-testing.

The City of Hastings requires employees to meet the following conditions of employment:

• Maintain a satisfactory or better rating on all performance evaluations.

• Pass a physical given by the City physician. (Post job offer)

• Submit original documents that establish employment authorization AND identity within THREE working days of employment in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.  The most common forms of identification used are driver's license and social security card.  However, additional documents are accepted.

• All employees with a commercial driver's license are subject to drug and alcohol testing.

• All employees are subject to pre-employment, post-job offer drug screening.

• All Hastings Utilities' employees are required to reside within six miles of Hastings' city limits.