How to Apply

Employment Opportunities

All applicants must submit a City of Vernon application in order to be considered for the recruitment process, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an employment application. Applications must be received in the Personnel Department by the closing date shown on the job announcement.

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Application Process

Application and other resources submitted by the applicant are reviewed for relevant experience, education and training by the hiring committee. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Applicants who best meet the City’s needs will be invited to participate in the hiring process which may include a written exam and/or oral panel interview. The information in the job announcement does not constitute either an express or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change.

Hiring Process

A job related medical examination and drug screen is administered to the applicant selected to be hired. All appointments are made by the City Council and persons employed by the City of Vernon serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council, do not have any property or vested right to their position and may be terminated at any time without cause or recourse. All employment positions with the City of Vernon are Non-Civil Service.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The City of Vernon does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, sex, religion, ancestry, age, medical condition or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

Americans with Disabilities Act

All applicants requiring reasonable accommodation throughout the application, testing and selection process due to a qualified disability must notify the Personnel Department in advance at (323) 583-8811 ext. 323.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding the application process or our current employment opportunities, please contact the Personnel Department at (323) 583-8811 ext. 323. The Personnel Department is located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058. Office hours are Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Personnel maintains a 24-hour recorded job hotline (323) 826-1412.