Human Resources
Applicant Instructions (Excluding Police Officers and Firefighters)
How to Apply
A City of Fitchburg application form is required for all positions an individual is interested in applying for. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form. Applications are accepted from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Contact the Human Resources at (608) 270-4211 if you have specific concerns or questions about the recruitment.
Deadlines (as stated on the position announcement)
Completed application materials must be RECEIVED by the date specified in the job announcement. You may mail or drop off your completed application materials at the City of Fitchburg (City Hall Building), 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711. Applications received via fax or e-mail will NOT be accepted. Failure to submit all required application materials by the deadline indicated will disqualify you from consideration. Please note the list of items below, which outlines what to include when returning your application materials for consideration.
Completed applications materials will include the following:
Application For Employment - please fill in all areas - DO NOT indicate “see resume”, should your application become separated from the rest of the information, we would be unable to consider you further. Applications must include your signature on the last page. Failure to do so will disqualify you.
Application for Employment (Seasonal) - For Seasonal positions only
Your Resume and Cover Letter indicating how you found out about the opening
Authorization for Release of Information Form and Drug Free Workplace Release Form signed by yourself and a witness
Authorization for Release of Information
Drug Free Workplace Release Form
Certifications and/or Training Information (optional, but encouraged - any additional information you can provide will help us more effectively evaluate your candidacy for this position)
References - at least three must be included on the application - additional references would be helpful in making the choice for the final group of qualified candidates
Affirmative Action Supplement (optional)
Affirmative Action Data Record
We are pleased that you are considering the City of Fitchburg as a place of employment and appreciate your interest in our exciting employment opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer