Careers FAQs

On the Career site, click "Log In" in the upper right corner. Enter your email address and password to log in.

To change your password, log in to your profile then click "Change Password" on the upper right side of the page. If you forgot your password, use the "forgot password" link before logging in. Enter the email address you used when you created your profile and we will send you a password reset email.

The City posts all positions on our Careers Site. Click on the job title to view the complete job announcement. Within the job announcement, click the orange "Apply Now" button to get started. This will prompt you to log in or create a profile if you don't have one.

The City generally posts vacancies on our website on Fridays. However, jobs can be posted at any time. The City posts open positions for a minimum of five working days. We encourage you to check the website frequently. You may also sign up for job alerts to be notified when new positions are available.

Yes, each position requires a separate application through our online system. Once created, your online profile information will be saved. You may use this information to apply to other positions.

Once you log into your profile, select the "My Profile" link from the job openings page. Under "My Profile" you can view all jobs you have applied for.

Through "My Profile" you can withdraw from any position you have applied for. However, once you withdraw from that position you cannot reapply.

Yes! You can attach your resume, cover letter and additional documents within the online application system. We accept many different file formats. We recommend you format your resume in plain text if possible. Photos, graphics, lines, special characters, bullets and non-standard fonts may interfere with the processing of your resume by our system.

The City does not accept applications for jobs that are not currently open. If you are interested in a position that is not currently available you can create a "job alert" and we will notify you when a vacancy for that job title or type of work becomes available.

The City requires electronic applications for all positions.

Poudre River Public Libraries and the Larimer County Workforce Center have computers available for use and can assist you. The City Human Resources Department at 215 N. Mason St. (2nd floor) has a public computer available for use in the lobby area.

An application is required for each open position; we do not keep applications or resumes on file for future openings.

Most positions with the City do not require residency. Some top management positions do require that the employee live within the City limits or Growth Management Area. If residency is a requirement, it will be stated in the position announcement.

We will send a confirmation email to the email address on file when your application has been submitted successfully. You can also view the status of jobs you have applied for in your profile.

The status of your application will be noted in your profile. You will not be notified of the overall status of the position (e.g., whether the position has been filled or not). Common profile statuses include "in review" or "closed." A closed status means you are no longer being considered for that position.

The hiring department will contact selected candidates for testing or interviews once application screening is complete. It takes two to five weeks to review applications after the job closes, depending on the number of applications received and departmental needs or priorities.

The hiring department or Human Resources will contact selected candidates by phone or email to schedule an interview.

You will be notified by email when your status changes and you are no longer being considered for a position.

Due to the high number of applications we receive for openings, we are not able to contact or interview every candidate. Make sure your application and resume reflect how your experience meets the requirements of the position as described in the position announcement. Submitting a cover letter and attaching a resume highlighting your background and experience is encouraged.

Applicants will receive a notification email when no longer being considered for the position applied for. There may be many reasons why an email was generated. We receive many applications for each job, so we cannot give feedback on individual cases. A common reason for rejection is not meeting the basic job requirements. If you get an email shortly after applying that says application is not being advanced, it's usually because of how you answered one of the application questions.