CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO ACCEPT APPLICATION FOR APPRENTICESHIP

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO ACCEPT APPLICATION FOR APPRENTICESHIP

April 7, 2011	for more information: Ernie Slottag 789-2235
The City of Springfield, Department of Public Utilities, along with the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers, Local #193, will be accepting applications for apprenticeships in the Electrical Department of City, Water, Light & Power. Application packets may be picked up beginning April 18, 2011, Monday through Friday (excluding April 22^nd-Good Friday) in the Office of Human Resources, 300 S. 7^th Street, Room 309 and ending May 6, 2011. Applications must be hand delivered by the applicant to the Office of Human Resources 300 S. 7^th Street, Room 309, Springfield, IL 62703,from April 25, 2011, through April 29, 2011, and from May 2, 2011, through May 6, 2011, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Applications may be returned by certified mail or special carrier for those applicants who live out of state or have an unreasonable driving distance from Springfield. Those applications must be postmarked no earlier than April 25, 2011, and no later than May 6, 2011. The City is not responsible for lost applications. Applicants must provide the following data at the time of application: 1. Completed application 2. Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate 3. Official high school transcripts showing one full year of grade “C” or better in algebra must be provided in a sealed envelope from the school 4. Official college transcripts and other trade related documentation (if applicable) that is provided in a sealed envelope from the school will be accepted and considered. 5. Copy of Veterans Military Release Form DD-214 (if applicable) Minimum requirements to qualify for an interview: 1. Must attain seven (7) points or higher on a nine (9) point scale on the NJATC aptitude test. 2. Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position. 3. Valid drivers license and must be able to obtain an Illinois Commercial Drivers License (if required by the functional area). The application and registration rules are strictly enforced and no exceptions are made. No faxes or e-mails will be accepted. All documents must be included in application packets in order to be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of the job. The City will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship program.