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  1. How can I get a job application?
  2. Do I need to submit a resume?
  3. Where do I turn in my completed employment application?
  4. I applied for a specific position. Will I get an acknowledgement from the City that my application has been received?
  5. Will you keep my application on file for future openings?
  6. There is more than one position that I am interested in. Can I submit one application for more than one position?
  7. How often do you update your job opportunities?
  8. Can I come back to work for the City after I left?
  9. I just got married. What do I need to do?
  10. I just got divorced. What do I need to do?
  11. I just had a baby. What do I need to do?
  12. I am adopting a baby/child. What do I need to do?
  13. My child is no longer a dependent. What do I need to do?
  14. How do I apply for a loan on my ICMA 401A account?
  15. Can I withdraw my money from my 457 Deferred Compensation plan?
How can I get a job application?
 Employment applications are available at the City of Coalinga, City Hall, 155 W. Durian Ave., Coalinga, California; or if online click on Employment Opportunities; or contact Human Resources Department at (559) 935-1533 ext. 199 or emailing hr@coalinga.com
Do I need to submit a resume?
 A resume is usually not required, but check the requirements on each individual job announcement to determine whether a resume is required. A resume can also be helpful as it gives you the opportunity to further highlight your qualifications.
Where do I turn in my completed employment application?
 The application may be filled out by hand or online, then printed and mailed, personally delivered or faxed - if faxed; the applicant must provide an original signed application prior to any oral interviews. All applications must be submitted to Human Resources.
I applied for a specific position. Will I get an acknowledgement from the City that my application has been received?
 Yes, you will receive an acknowledgement confirming receipt of your application for the specific position in which you applied.
Will you keep my application on file for future openings?
 No, we are only able to file your application with the specific position you have applied for. However, we keep your application for that specific position for two years.
There is more than one position that I am interested in. Can I submit one application for more than one position?
 No, you must apply for each position separately. This ensures that hiring managers for each position have access to your application.
How often do you update your job opportunities?
 The job openings are updated on a weekly basis and we suggest that you check the website weekly for current openings.
Can I come back to work for the City after I left?
 With the approval of the City Manager, a regular employee or probationary employee who has completed at least six (6) months of probationary service and who resigned with a good record may be reinstated within two (2) years of the effective date of the resignation to a vacant position in the same or comparable class. Upon reinstatement, the employee shall be subject to the probationary period prescribed for the class. No credit for former employment shall be granted in computing salary, vacation, sick leave or other benefits except on the specific recommendation of the City Manager at time of reinstatement.
I just got married. What do I need to do?
 You must complete the required forms to add your spouse and any other new eligible dependents to your health insurance within 30 days of the date of your marriage. You must also provide official documentation for your new dependents. Acceptable documents include a marriage certificate and birth certificates for your newly eligible children.

If you do not add your new dependents within 30 days of your marriage, you will not be able to add them until the next Annual Open Enrollment, which is held in May or early June of each year.

Note: This is also a good time to check and make any changes to your beneficiaries for your life insurance, ICMA 401A and 457 deferred Compensation (if applicable).
I just got divorced. What do I need to do?
 You have 30 days from the date of your divorce to supply a copy of your divorce decree to Human Resources and to complete the forms to remove your spouse and any step-children (unless you adopted them) from your health insurance.

If you do not remove ineligible persons from your health insurance within 30 days, you will be responsible for reimbursing the City for any costs the City made on their behalf.

Note: This is also a good time to check and make any changes to your beneficiaries for your life insurance, ICMA 401A and 457 Deferred Compensation (if applicable).
I just had a baby. What do I need to do?
 You must complete the required forms to add your new baby to your health insurance within 30 days of the date of birth. You must also provide the birth certificate for your new baby.

If you do not add your new baby within 30 days of the date of birth, you will not be able to add your new baby until the next Annual Open Enrollment, which is held in May or early June of each year.

Note: This is also a good time to check and make any changes to your beneficiaries for your life insurance, ICMA 401A and 457 Deferred Compensation (if applicable).
I am adopting a baby/child. What do I need to do?
 You must supply Human Resources with a copy of the initial adoption paperwork to be able to add your new baby/child to your health insurance. A copy of the official adoption paperwork must be sent to Human Resources when the adoption is final.
My child is no longer a dependent. What do I need to do?
 You have 30 days from the date your child in no longer your dependent to complete the forms to remove your child from your health insurance.

If you do not remove your ineligible dependent from your health insurance within 30 days, you will be responsible for reimbursing the City for any costs the City made on behalf of your child.
How do I apply for a loan on my ICMA 401A account?
 You can now request an ICMA loan online. Simply go online to www.icmarc.org; go to Account Access; Log In: User ID: SSN - Password: 8-12 characters; go to 401 Account; click on Manage My Account; click on Loans; then click on Model New Loans. If you have any question, you can also contact ICMA online by clicking on Contact Us or call ICMA’s Investor Services at 1-800-669-7400.
Can I withdraw my money from my 457 Deferred Compensation plan?
 Deferred compensation withdrawals are governed by the Internal Revenue Code. Withdrawals are permitted only when leaving employment (including retirement, disability or death) and for an unforeseeable emergency. The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) defines an unforeseeable emergency as severe financial hardship to you or your dependents resulting from a sudden and unexpected illness or accident, loss of property due to casualty or other circumstances arising from events beyond your control. Expected or predicable expenses do not qualify as an unforeseeable emergency. You can contact ICMA’s Investor Services at 1-800-669-7400 to verify if your situation is considered an unforeseeable emergency.