County of San Bernardino, CA
Engineer I/II/III - Land Use Services
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, CA, United States
Salary : $79,851.20 - $115,544.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-16909/16908/16907LUS-01
Department: Land Use Services
Opening Date: 07/03/2024
The Job
The County of San Bernardino Wants You to Join Our Team!
San Bernardino County - Land Use Services (LUS) is recruiting for Engineers I/II/III, to serve as Building Plan Check Engineers or Land Development Engineers. The primary duties for these positions include reviewing building construction plans for compliance with California codes; reviewing technical reports such as Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP) and drainage studies; reviewing street, storm drain, and grading plans; coordinating projects among staff within various divisions of the department and outside agencies; and coordinating with other governmental agencies and jurisdictions to ensure conformity with County standards, Planning Commission requirements, State Map Act, Subdivision Ordinance and relevant State standards.
Vacancies exist for the Land Development and Building & Safety Divisions.
INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT
Employment within the County offers Engineers excellent opportunities for advancement within the series as well as advancement into leadership roles. Engineers are hired at the levels listed below, and advance within the series, according to their qualifications. Incumbents may advance within the series upon meeting qualifications for the higher levels and receiving a satisfactory work progress report. Employees may attain regular status at each level upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Click on Job Titles below for more information:
Engineer I
$67,392.00 - $97,323.20 annually
Engineer II
$79,851.20 - $115,544.00 annually
Engineer III
$90,355.20 - $130,728.00 annually
San Bernardino County has reciprocity with CalPERS and other California '37 Act counties and offers excellent benefits options!
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel to various sites throughout the County is required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.
Minimum Requirements
Engineer I - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Education*Forty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering of which 35 semester units must beupper division.ExperienceOne year of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineeringSubstitution for EducationEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists OR Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) may substitute for the upper division component; candidates must still meet overall unit requirement as specified above. (45 semester/68 quarter units)
Substitution for ExperienceBachelor's degree in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
Engineer II - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Certification Candidates must possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists OR Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).Education*Forty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.
ExperienceTwo years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering
Substitution for ExperienceBachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
Engineer III - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
LicenseMust hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
EducationForty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.
ExperienceThree years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering
Substitution for ExperienceBachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
Note: Candidates must provide a list of transcripts unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying area. All documents should be uploaded upon completion of the application. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering is highly desirable.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and/or the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
List your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in engineering or a related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned. Example: CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr unitsYou may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework. If none, indicate N/A.
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If your degree or coursework was completed outside of the United States, you must submit your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application; otherwise your application will not be considered.
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Indicate which of the following you possess:
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If you checked "Other" above, indicate the certification you currently possess. If none, indicate N/A.
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If you have an FE/EIT certificate, provide your certificate number, date of issuance, and issuing agency. If none, indicate N/A.
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If you possess a California Professional Civil Engineer License, list your registration number and expiration date. If none, indicate N/A.
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If you have a Professional License in another state, indicate the state and license number. If none, indicate N/A.
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Check the boxes of computer programs with which you have experience.
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Special Skills: Some positions require specialized work experience. To be considered for a special skill, candidates must complete the supplemental question for that skill. Employers listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Work Experience.
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Indicate your Special Skills by checking the appropriate boxes:
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Engineer Level - Initial Placement: Candidates may be hired at the Engineer I, II or III Level depending on qualifications and in accordance with the requirements as specified on the announcement/relevant job description. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide a complete work history and demonstrate that they meet any additional requirements which may be considered for placement on their application.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-16909/16908/16907LUS-01
Department: Land Use Services
Opening Date: 07/03/2024
The Job
The County of San Bernardino Wants You to Join Our Team!
San Bernardino County - Land Use Services (LUS) is recruiting for Engineers I/II/III, to serve as Building Plan Check Engineers or Land Development Engineers. The primary duties for these positions include reviewing building construction plans for compliance with California codes; reviewing technical reports such as Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP) and drainage studies; reviewing street, storm drain, and grading plans; coordinating projects among staff within various divisions of the department and outside agencies; and coordinating with other governmental agencies and jurisdictions to ensure conformity with County standards, Planning Commission requirements, State Map Act, Subdivision Ordinance and relevant State standards.
Vacancies exist for the Land Development and Building & Safety Divisions.
INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT
Employment within the County offers Engineers excellent opportunities for advancement within the series as well as advancement into leadership roles. Engineers are hired at the levels listed below, and advance within the series, according to their qualifications. Incumbents may advance within the series upon meeting qualifications for the higher levels and receiving a satisfactory work progress report. Employees may attain regular status at each level upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Click on Job Titles below for more information:
Engineer I
$67,392.00 - $97,323.20 annually
Engineer II
$79,851.20 - $115,544.00 annually
Engineer III
$90,355.20 - $130,728.00 annually
San Bernardino County has reciprocity with CalPERS and other California '37 Act counties and offers excellent benefits options!
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel to various sites throughout the County is required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.
Minimum Requirements
Engineer I - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Education*Forty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering of which 35 semester units must beupper division.ExperienceOne year of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineeringSubstitution for EducationEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists OR Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) may substitute for the upper division component; candidates must still meet overall unit requirement as specified above. (45 semester/68 quarter units)
Substitution for ExperienceBachelor's degree in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
Engineer II - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Certification Candidates must possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists OR Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) certification issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).Education*Forty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.
ExperienceTwo years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering
Substitution for ExperienceBachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
Engineer III - Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
LicenseMust hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
EducationForty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.
ExperienceThree years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering
Substitution for ExperienceBachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR 4 years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience.
Note: Candidates must provide a list of transcripts unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying area. All documents should be uploaded upon completion of the application. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering is highly desirable.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and/or the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
List your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in engineering or a related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned. Example: CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr unitsYou may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework. If none, indicate N/A.
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If your degree or coursework was completed outside of the United States, you must submit your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application; otherwise your application will not be considered.
- I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application.
- The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.
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Indicate which of the following you possess:
- FE/EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer in Training)
- Professional Engineer License
- Other
- Not Applicable
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If you checked "Other" above, indicate the certification you currently possess. If none, indicate N/A.
06
If you have an FE/EIT certificate, provide your certificate number, date of issuance, and issuing agency. If none, indicate N/A.
07
If you possess a California Professional Civil Engineer License, list your registration number and expiration date. If none, indicate N/A.
08
If you have a Professional License in another state, indicate the state and license number. If none, indicate N/A.
09
Check the boxes of computer programs with which you have experience.
- Computer-aided Drafting and Design
- Geographic Information Systems
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- None
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Special Skills: Some positions require specialized work experience. To be considered for a special skill, candidates must complete the supplemental question for that skill. Employers listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Work Experience.
- I understand.
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Indicate your Special Skills by checking the appropriate boxes:
- Environmental Engineering
- Land Development Engineering
- Contracts/Inspections/Permits
- Project/Program Management
- Building Codes
- Plan Check
- No Special Skills
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Engineer Level - Initial Placement: Candidates may be hired at the Engineer I, II or III Level depending on qualifications and in accordance with the requirements as specified on the announcement/relevant job description. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide a complete work history and demonstrate that they meet any additional requirements which may be considered for placement on their application.
- I understand the information above and have provided a complete work history and specified any additional requirements necessary to demonstrate my qualifications.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand.
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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