Monterey Municipal Code Art. 6 Applications for Employment

a.All applications for employment must be made on official, standard forms furnished by the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07). Such applications shall not be returned to the individual applicant, nor shall the names of any applicant be made public. The requirement for an official standard form may be waived by the Human Resources Director (Ord. 3385, 2007)

b.The Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07) is authorized to require any necessary job-related information from an applicant to make appropriate employment decisions.

Incomplete or defective applications may be amended at the Personnel Office by the applicant prior to the date of examination. Incomplete or defective applications, at the discretion of the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07), may constitute disqualification.

The City’s statements of required or desirable training and experience are to be interpreted as standards, and reasonable equivalent combinations may be accepted by the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07). The Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07) may require applicants to provide certified copies or affidavits relating to receipt of any diploma, license, or any other accreditation or certification required to meet the requirements of the classification.

a.All applications must be filed in the Personnel Office by the official closing date of the filing period, be complete and bear an original signature of the applicant. Mailed applications shall be considered filed as of the date received. Failure to conform to these requirements may result in rejection by the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07). In addition, an application may be rejected on any of the following grounds:

1.The applicant’s failure to satisfy the employment standards prescribed for the classification.

2.The applicant having made a false statement of material fact or having practiced deception, fraud or misconduct in connection with the employment application.

b.The foregoing shall also constitute grounds for disqualification or discharge at any point during or subsequent to the examination process, or following appointment.

a.Each applicant accepted or rejected for examination shall be so notified.

b.Applications which are rejected as being incomplete may be corrected and returned prior to the official closing date for filing applications. This opportunity shall not be construed as mandatory and its use shall be at the sole discretion of the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07) based upon such factors as number of acceptable applications, the official closing date and impact upon the examination process.

Any applicant rejected for examination may request that the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07) review the rejection. The applicant must request such a review within five (5) working days of the mailing of the notice of rejection. Determinations of the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07) are final.