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How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Lake Stevens. We're always looking for the best of the best to represent and serve our city. If you think that's you, we want to know!
Check out the Job Opportunities page to see if there’s a match to your skills and expertise. Review the advertisement carefully to ensure you meet the qualifications before applying. Applications must be submitted online, include all required attachments and be filled out completely - even if you’re attaching a resume.
(Disclaimer: The City of Lake Stevens and NEOGOV cannot control the flow of data and are not responsible if your application materials are not received in a timely manner. The City of Lake Stevens and NEOGOV also cannot guarantee confidentiality of any information transmitted through NEOGOV.)
If you're interested in applying for a Police Officer position, more information about that process is available here.
We want to be sure you’re in the loop once your application has been submitted. In most cases, 7-10 days may pass between the closing date of a position and the interview. Some positions generate significant numbers of applications, so timeframes are approximate. We ask that you be patient during this important process; the City is dedicated to thoroughly reviewing and considering all applications. All applicants will be notified of whether or not they've been invited to participate in an interview.
Background checks are conducted on all applicants who are selected to continue in the application process. Job offers for employment for certain physically demanding positions will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a medical examination or inquiry.
The City of Lake Stevens values a diverse workforce. It's the policy of the City to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities which is free from restriction based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodation
There are no limitations to who's a best fit to serve this community! If you're invited to interview and you need specific accommodations, please let us know. We're happy to make the arrangements. We’ll need to know ten (10) days in advance to make sure we get you situated, but a call in to the Human Resources department will do the trick: (425) 622-9400. You're also welcome to mail your request to Human Resources.
Application Process
Check out the Job Opportunities page to see if there’s a match to your skills and expertise. Review the advertisement carefully to ensure you meet the qualifications before applying. Applications must be submitted online, include all required attachments and be filled out completely - even if you’re attaching a resume.
(Disclaimer: The City of Lake Stevens and NEOGOV cannot control the flow of data and are not responsible if your application materials are not received in a timely manner. The City of Lake Stevens and NEOGOV also cannot guarantee confidentiality of any information transmitted through NEOGOV.)
If you're interested in applying for a Police Officer position, more information about that process is available here.
Hiring Process
We want to be sure you’re in the loop once your application has been submitted. In most cases, 7-10 days may pass between the closing date of a position and the interview. Some positions generate significant numbers of applications, so timeframes are approximate. We ask that you be patient during this important process; the City is dedicated to thoroughly reviewing and considering all applications. All applicants will be notified of whether or not they've been invited to participate in an interview.
Pre-Employment & Background Checks
Background checks are conducted on all applicants who are selected to continue in the application process. Job offers for employment for certain physically demanding positions will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a medical examination or inquiry.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Lake Stevens values a diverse workforce. It's the policy of the City to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities which is free from restriction based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.