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1. When will I be contacted about an interview?

Human Resources serves as a collection point for all employment applications. Once we receive an application we forward it to the department that has the vacancy. That department, in turn, will contact applicants that they feel are most qualified for an interview. Our goal is to fill all vacancies as quickly as possible.

2. Why can't I just submit a resume instead of filling out an application?

Because the application is the City's official employment document, we require that a completed application be submitted for each position that the employee wishes to apply for.

3. Why do I have to fill out an application for each position that I want to apply for?

Because The City of Bedford is an affirmative action employer, we require (for record keeping purposes) a separate application for each position an applicant is applying for. Also, it is likely that the vacancies are in different departments, therefore, an application filled out for multiple vacancies may not be forwarded out of the department it was originally sent to.

4. What does it mean when a job posting has a "closing date"?

This means that applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on the closing date. Applications submitted and/or received after the closing date will not be forwarded to the interviewing department. Note: If an application is postmarked before the closing date it will be considered as received within the appropriate time frame.

5. What does it mean if there is no closing date listed on the application?

This means that the department will accept applications until the position is filled.

6. If typing skills are a job requirement, will I be given a typing test?

Yes, you will be given a typing test only if you are called in for an interview. If a typing test is administered, you must pass the test in order to be interviewed.

7. What are the guidelines for violations on a Texas driver's license with regard to an applicant?

- No more than 2 moving violations and/or accidents recorded against the applicant’s driver's license by any licensing agency within the preceding 24-month period.
- No more than 4 moving violations and/or accidents recorded against the applicant’s driver's license by any licensing agency within the preceding 36-month period.
- No driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) conviction during the preceding 36-month period.

8. Can I follow up with a phone call to the interviewing supervisor to make sure my application was received?

If a contact name and phone number appears on the job posting you may feel free to contact that person regarding the status of your application. If no contact information appears on the job posting, that means that the interviewing supervisor does not wish applicants to contact him/her regarding the status of an application.

Human Resources staff will honor that request and will not give out that information to job applicants. Human Resources will forward all job applications on the day that they are received.

9. How may I submit an application for employment?

Applications may be submitted to Human Resources:
- By mail
City of Bedford
Human Resources Department
2000 Forest Ridge
Bedford, TX 76021
- Fax:
- In person
City of Bedford
Human Resources Department
2000 Forest Ridge
City Hall, Building B
Bedford, TX 76021

Specific information is located at the bottom of the employment application as well.

10. Will I be notified when the position that I applied for is filled?

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive for each opening, we are unable to provide each applicant with a written notification that a position has been filled. However, you may check whether or not a position has been filled by accessing our job openings.