EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The City of Helena’s goal is to attract and retain the most qualified individuals available. An open and competitive process is utilized for job openings.

Selection Process Summary

The process by which a typical employee is hired is as follows: A position opens either through turnover or the creation of a new position in the budget process and is posted to the City and Helena Job Service web sites and may beadvertised in the Independent Record. Some positions may also be advertised statewide or nationally. Resumes and cover letters are encouraged as supplements to the application. The applicants who apply for the position are initially screened by the Human Resource Division for minimum requirements before being given to an employee selection committee. The applicants who best fit the requirements of the position are interviewed and/or tested. The top 3 to 4 candidates are then given a final interview with the Human Resource Manager and Department Head. In some cases the City Manager will participate in the final interview process. Applicants who are not chosen for an initial interview will receive notice by mail. All others are notified by phone when the position is filled. Successful applicants in certain covered positions are also required to participate in the City's Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.

Once an employee has been hired, he/she serves a 12-month probationary period. This allows the supervisor and department head the opportunity to evaluate the employee's performance and determine whether or not he/she will be a suitable employee of the City.

Requirements

The Human Resource Division and the employing department determine the qualifications required for a position. Each position may have its own unique requirements. Read the job announcement and position description carefully. Make sure you meet the published minimum requirements on the job announcement before applying.

Address:
City of Helena
Human Resources
316 N Park Ave, Rm 148
Helena, MT 59623