Application Process
Employment opportunities with The City of Raleigh are published weekly on the Vacancy List, which includes permanent, temporary, and seasonal positions. The Vacancy List is accessible on this website, the Job Information Line (919-890-3305) and in the Personnel office. The information provided here will assist you in understanding how the recruitment process works.
How do I apply for a position?
Submit a completed City of Raleigh employment application on or before the closing date. A closing date is listed for each position. A separate application is required for each position for which you are applying. Copies are accepted. Minimum requirements may be met through an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform the job. All requested information must be furnished, as this information will be used to determine your qualifications for employment. If an item does not apply to you, or if there is no information to be given, please write the letters “NA” for Not Applicable. Please remember to sign and date your application. The employment application and supplement is strictly confidential and the exclusive property of the City of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Where can I get an application?
Applications may be downloaded from this website or obtained in the Personnel office.
How do I submit my application?
Employment applications may be submitted in the office, by mail or by fax.
Mailing Address:
City of Raleigh
Personnel Department
P. O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
Physical Address:
City of Raleigh
Personnel Department
222 West Hargett Street
Room 101
Raleigh, NC 27601
FAX: 919-890-3845
Telephone: 919-890-3315
What happens once I submit my application?
Applications are forwarded to the hiring department once the position closes. Applications that are received after the closing date and applications that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be forwarded to the hiring department. Applications are reviewed by the hiring department, and the best qualified applicants are selected for interviews.
How will I know if I am selected for an interview?
Applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted directly by the hiring department. Applicants may be called for a second interview.
What happens after the interview?
A final selection is made by the hiring department. The final candidate must submit to a criminal background investigation, control substance test, physical, and a driver’s license history check (if required by the position). All necessary forms must be completed prior to the selected applicant coming on board.
What happens to my application if I am not selected for the position?
All applications are maintained by the Personnel Department. Applications can not be returned and can not be reactivated for other positions.
How long does the process take?
It varies, depending on the position; however, the average time for this process is approximately six weeks. If you have questions about the status of your application, you may call the Personnel Department at 919-890-3315. Please provide the Position Number and Title when calling.
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