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Applications for employment with the City of Lakewood are accepted only in response to official job openings. The period in which completed application packets may be submitted is typically a minimum of two weeks. The packets must be received in our office by the closing date specified. Postmarks are not accepted.

Completed application materials may be sent to:

City of Lakewood
Human Resources
6000 Main Street S.W.
Lakewood, WA 98499-5027

or faxed to (253) 983-7896

Emailed forms are acceptable for meeting deadlines and can be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , but must be followed up with signed copies via standard mail or fax. You may use the application materials provided on this website or you may request they be sent via electronic or standard mail. To request materials, contact us at the above email address or phone our 24 hour job line at (253) 512-2265.

General Information for Applicants

Application Process

Filing of Application

A formal application and skills inventory questionnaire (if required) must be fully completed and submitted to be considered for the position for which you are applying. RESUMES ALONE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT FOR CONSIDERATION, but may be attached to the application.

Closing Date

Applications may be filed in person, by FAX, or by mail. All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the CLOSING DATE unless otherwise indicated. Postmarks are not accepted.

Screening

The quality and completeness of the information that you provide on the application form and skills inventory questionnaire may determine whether or not you are called for an interview. THE APPLICATION FORM AND SKILLS INVENTORY QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETIES IN ORDER FOR YOU TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A POSITION. Incomplete answers or "see resume" will result in your losing points in the rating process and possibly will prevent you from being considered further.

Testing

Knowledge, skills, and/or physical testing may be required to measure candidates' abilities to perform essential functions of the position for which they are applying. Testing may include typing, 10-key, spelling, composition, mathematics functions, code or ordinance interpretation, equipment operation, maintenance and repair skills, etc. Scores of these or other tests will be taken into consideration in determining whether a candidate continues in the selection process.

Notification

Persons selected for interview will be notified within approximately thirteen (13) days following the position closing date on the job announcement. If you need special accommodation during the interview phase of the selection process, please provide the City seventy-two (72) hours advanced notice. The City endeavors to reasonably accommodate everyone. All applicants who are interviewed will be notified of their results of the interview process.

Not Selected

No formal notification will be sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview. SHOULD THE SAME OR ANOTHER POSITION OPEN FOR WHICH YOU WISH TO APPLY, YOU MUST COMPLETE A NEW APPLICATION AND SKILLS INVENTORY/SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NEW OPENING.

Employment Information

Applicants who are offered employment with the City of Lakewood will be required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. This requirement is the result of the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). This law prohibits the hiring of unauthorized aliens. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to applicants who are offered employment.

Hours of Work

The normal work week is forty (40) hours, Monday through Friday. Some positions may require weekend, shift, holiday or overtime work, or provide a compressed work week schedule.

Merit Increases

Annual salary increases are based on performance.

At-Will Employment

Except for those employees who are under contract, all employees are considered "at-will" employees. The employment relationship may be terminated by the City or the employee at any time.

Career Opportunities

The City encourages career development for its employees and, when possible, seeks to promote qualified employees from within the City.

EEO Note

The City of Lakewood does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or marital status. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant's ability to perform essential elements of a job and to determine reasonable accommodation.