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Human Resources
Welcome to the City of Mesquite's Human Resources Website!
Here you can view open positions, apply for a job, learn about employee benefits, and review our Department’s mission.
The Human Resource Department at the City of Mesquite provides support to citizens, job applicants, employees, retirees, dependents, management, and Council. We take great pride in what we do and how we do it. Our goal is to provide great customer service and communicate to assure each and every customer is fully informed of the excellent employment opportunities and benefits offered by the City.
As the primary Department that interacts with applicants, employees, retirees, and family members, we strive to provide hiring practices that conform with all state and federal guidelines, competitive compensation and benefit plans, and a safe working environment. We are committed to ensuring all applicants and employees are treated fairly and equitably throughout the employment process and their careers. Each member of the HR Department is charged with the responsibility to “see it, own it, and solve it”.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about what we do every day to support the delivery of services to our valued citizenry. If you have questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or email.
Libby Craven
Director of Human Resources & Civil Service
City of Mesquite, TX
The City of Mesquite, Texas (“City”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, military status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state and/or local law. This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including, without limitation, hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, classification, and all other aspects of employment.
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- How do I apply for a job?
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Applications are accepted online for open positions. We do not accept paper applications or resumes in lieu of an application. Applications are only accepted for current open positions.
- Why was my application not considered?
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Once received, all applications will be reviewed for completeness and to ensure that an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position that they are applying for. Incomplete applications, along with applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications, may not be eligible for further consideration. Due to the large volume of applications received, not all qualified candidates will be contacted.
- May I send my resume?
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A resume is not accepted in lieu of an online application. However, you may attach your resume to your online application for the hiring manager to view. Please note, applications that are not complete, but have a resume attached, will be considered an incomplete application.
- Once I have applied online, when will I be contacted?
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Once you have applied online, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position(s) in which you are applying. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be routed to the hiring manager for review and the hiring manager will contact you directly if you are selected for an interview.
- How can I check the status of my application?
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You may contact our Human Resources Office at 972-216-6218 to check the status of your application.
- How do I know that the city has successfully received my online application?
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Once you have submitted your application online, a confirmation page will appear. Please print or note the confirmation number assigned to your application. You will also receive a confirmation email if you provided a valid email on your application. Be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder if you do not receive the confirmation email in your inbox.