Frequently Asked Questions
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The City of Tomball accepts applications for only those open positions listed on the City’s website. All available positions are advertised.
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The qualifications for each position are listed in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job posting. Some positions allow for a substitution of additional work experience instead of the education requirement or vice versa. You must meet all of the qualifications of the position for which you are applying.Human Resources
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No, the City of Tomball does not maintain an application bank. However, applications are kept on file for one year. The hiring departments contact applicants for the positions as needed.Human Resources
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After your application is submitted, it is entered into a tracking system and sorted by hiring department. The hiring supervisor reviews all applications and then selects qualified applicants for interviews.
The application review process takes at least 2 to 3 weeks after the position has closed. Applications for positions listed as “until filled” are reviewed by the hiring department at their discretion.
If you have been selected for an interview, the department will call you to schedule an interview. After interviews are conducted, a top candidate is identified. The HR Department conducts a background check. The hiring department contacts the top candidate to make a job offer.
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Yes, you may call the Human Resources office at (281) 290-1018 or (281) 290-1001, and we can tell you what day your application was sent to the requested department and whether or not the position has been filled.
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The effective date of insurance for regular, full-time employees is the first of the month following the date of hire.