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Employment Application

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  1. 1. City of Palestine Employment Application
  2. 2. Employment Application
  3. 3. Education
  4. 4. References – (Employment, Professional, Academic, or Personal)
  5. 5. Employment History
  6. 6. Job Related Skills and/or Licenses and Certifications
  7. 7. PLEASE READ EACH STATEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
  8. 8. Voluntary Self-Identification Form
  9. 9. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
  10. 10. Voluntary Self-Identification of Veteran’s Status
  • City of Palestine Employment Application

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    2. CITY OF PALESTINE HUMAN RESOURCES
      504 North Queen Street 
      Palestine, Texas 75801

      Telephone  903-731-8427 
      Fax 903-731-9219
      Email Human Resources


    3. City of Palestine, Texas – Employment Application an Equal Opportunity Employer

      Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Palestine, Texas. The City of Palestine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contact Human Resources or 903-731-8421 at least 48 hours in advance of your need for an accommodation. 

    4. Information for Applicants (Please Read Carefully)

      The City of Palestine requires all individuals who wish to be considered for employment to complete and sign a City of Palestine Employment Application Form. A resume or additional documentation may be attached to the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please complete all application form sections.

      Completed applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by 5:00p.m. on the date of the deadline to apply. Application forms postmarked by the date of the deadline to apply may be accepted if received in a timely manner.

      The application form and all attachments become the official property of the City of Palestine. Any questions, concerns, and/or complaints regarding the application process should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

      The process takes a minimum of 2 – 3 weeks from the date of the deadline to apply; however, some positions may take longer. The Hiring Department will contact applicants selected for interviews and will make the final hiring decision.

      For information concerning the status of your application, please contact the Human Resources Department thru Email or by calling (903) 731-8427.

      All information on the application form and any attached documentation you submit is subject to verification by the Hiring Department or Human Resources Department. As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a criminal background check, drug test, and verification/review of driver's license record. Applicants refusing to cooperate, failing to show up for a scheduled appointment or failing to successfully pass required tests will be disqualified for consideration of employment with the City of Palestine for a one-year period.