Applicant Requirements

Overview

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

Preparing for the Application

Please be prepared to provide the following information:

  • Address, phone number
  • Criminal history information
  • Driver license and driving history information
  • Education, including schools and degrees
  • Job history, including names, dates, locations, phone numbers, salary and job duties
  • Job-related qualifications and skills
  • License or certification information
  • Military service information
  • Other names used

Other Requirements

Depending on the position sought, applicants may also be required to satisfactorily complete:

  • Additional interviews
  • Credit checks
  • Criminal history checks
  • Driver license checks
  • Job appropriate testing
  • Previous employment verification
  • Reference checks



All applicants must successfully complete and pass a physical screening and controlled substance / alcohol screening upon a conditional offer of employment.

Confidentiality of Your Personal Information

The City of Watauga respects your privacy. Any data provided during the application process will be used solely for purposes of conducting official business, and will be protected against public disclosure to the maximum extent provided by law. However, under the Texas Public Information Act, all applications whether submitted online or in person become City of Watauga’s records and some information may be subject to disclosure to the public under the provisions of that statute.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Watauga affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Employability Verification

The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires the City of Watauga to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Employability verification will be required of prospective employees.

Job Accommodation

Individuals with disabilities may request assistance 48 hours in advance and "reasonable accommodations" will be made in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.