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Aug 7, 2008, 7:50:08 PM8/7/08
to WSDOT Employment
The goal of this page is to allow you, as the potential WSDOT
applicant and employee, to ask us questions. Rather than have a
"Frequently ask questions" page that never seems to answer exactly
what you were looking for, we decided to go one step further and offer
you a page where you get to ask the questions and we respond within
one hour. The questions and answers will remain posted so that others
can refer to the page and hopefully get their questions answered too.
To start it off, here are some questions that I received today:
Q: I am having trouble downloading the employment application. Every
time I try to open it, the boxes keep distorting. How can I fix this?
A: If you do not have Microsoft Word 2003 or newer on your computer,
then the formatting will sometimes distort. If this is happening to
you, contact hq...@wsdot.wa.gov and we will email you the application
in Adobe format which can be access from any computer.
Q: I turned in an application and I received a reply from a recruiter
asking that they cannot read my application and I need to reformat
it. How do I do this?
A: To reformat your application, when it is already open, go to "File:
Save As..." When the box appears, look at the bottom of the box where
there will be a dop down menu selection called "Save as type:". Then
you will want to select "Word Document". Once you have selected that,
you can resave your application and it will format correctly.
If your document is saved in "Rich Text Format" or "Word 2007
Document" we probably will not be able to open it.
Q: There is a job that I am really interested in and I meet all of the
qualifications except for one. Do you think it's worth it for me to
still apply?
A: If the job is a classified position (meaning not a Management or
Except position) we cannot interview or hire anyone that does not meet
all of the qualifications for a position. This is written in our HR
Manual and in all of our union contracts. If you have a specific
question about your experience and how it pertains to a certain job,
please feel free to contact the recruiter at the bottom of the job
announcement and they will go over it with you.
applicant and employee, to ask us questions. Rather than have a
"Frequently ask questions" page that never seems to answer exactly
what you were looking for, we decided to go one step further and offer
you a page where you get to ask the questions and we respond within
one hour. The questions and answers will remain posted so that others
can refer to the page and hopefully get their questions answered too.
To start it off, here are some questions that I received today:
Q: I am having trouble downloading the employment application. Every
time I try to open it, the boxes keep distorting. How can I fix this?
A: If you do not have Microsoft Word 2003 or newer on your computer,
then the formatting will sometimes distort. If this is happening to
you, contact hq...@wsdot.wa.gov and we will email you the application
in Adobe format which can be access from any computer.
Q: I turned in an application and I received a reply from a recruiter
asking that they cannot read my application and I need to reformat
it. How do I do this?
A: To reformat your application, when it is already open, go to "File:
Save As..." When the box appears, look at the bottom of the box where
there will be a dop down menu selection called "Save as type:". Then
you will want to select "Word Document". Once you have selected that,
you can resave your application and it will format correctly.
If your document is saved in "Rich Text Format" or "Word 2007
Document" we probably will not be able to open it.
Q: There is a job that I am really interested in and I meet all of the
qualifications except for one. Do you think it's worth it for me to
still apply?
A: If the job is a classified position (meaning not a Management or
Except position) we cannot interview or hire anyone that does not meet
all of the qualifications for a position. This is written in our HR
Manual and in all of our union contracts. If you have a specific
question about your experience and how it pertains to a certain job,
please feel free to contact the recruiter at the bottom of the job
announcement and they will go over it with you.
Michaela
Aug 21, 2008, 6:58:07 PM8/21/08
to WSDOT Employment
Hi again eveyrone. Here are top questions I received this week and
the answers that go with them. Please feel free to let me know if
there's something that's still unclear or if you have a different
question that hasn't been answered yet.
Q: I would really like to apply for a job as a toll collector at the
Narrows Bridge but I never see any job openigs. How do I find a job
opening?
A: The toll collectors are actually contracted through a company
called Transcore that handles most of the tolling positions within the
United States. Their employment page can be found by going to
http://www.transcore.com/careers/. On this site, the jobs open at the
Tacoma Narrows bridge can be found under Gig Harbor, Washington.
Q: I just got my certification as a flagger. How do I get a job with
WSDOT as a flagger?
A: WSDOT does not hire flaggers as we prefer to permanent employees
and flaggers are usually paid on a seasonal or hourly basis.
Therefore, the majority of our Maintenance Technician jobs require a
flagger certification but also require a CDL and other
certifications. If you're interested in working as a Maintenance
Technician, please visit our website www.wsdot.wa.gov/Employment to
see all available job announcements and to join our list serve so you
can be emailed each time a new job opens up. If you're interested in
flagging, then please visit http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/biz/safety/flaggerinfo/contractors.htm
for a list of flagging companies and their contact information.
Q: What does "Open Until Filled" mean?
A: Open until filled that the job will stay online until we have
offered the position to someone. Although there is no definitive end,
it means that if you're interested, you should submit your application
as soon as possible as we are interviewing as applications come in and
we do not want to wait until a definitive closing deadline. If you
want to check on the status of an "Open Until Filled" recruitment,
please feel free to contact a recruiter at the phone number listed on
the job announcement to see if they have already begun interviews.
Q: I just want a job but I am not sure what would be a good fit for
me. Where do I submit my resume?
A: Currently, we do not have a resume bank of an Applicant Tracking
System where you can submit your resume and be called when a position
opens up. If you want to apply for a job, you must apply for a
specific job that is listed on our employment page. WSDOT recruiters
do offer informational interivews either via telephone or in person.
If you are unaware of what career path is available to you, please
give me a call at 360.705.6932 and we can set up a time where we can
go over your resume and see what you can work on and what types of
jobs you may enjoy.
Q: The TE1 job announcement says it's location is statewide. Does
this mean that a TE1 has to travel around the state or that there are
various openings statewide?
A: It means that we have various openings around the state. We are
trying to take a proactive approach to our TE 1hiring. We keep an
online bank of all TE1 applications, as positions open up, hiring
managers are able to search through the bank to locate applicants who
are willing to work in the specific area that the manager is in.
Applications stay active in our system for up to one year, so an
applicant has multiple opportunities to be contacted as new positions
open up.
Q: I want to apply for a job but one of the requirements is a CDL.
Where do I go to get one?
A: A Commercial Driver's License can be obtained at the Department of
Licensing. Be advised that you must take a written and driving exam
to obtain this license and you will need to provide a large enough
vehicle to take the exam. To find out all the requirements, please
visit the Department of Licensing page at http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/cdl.html
On Aug 7, 4:50 pm, fav...@wsdot.wa.gov wrote:
> The goal of this page is to allow you, as the potential WSDOT
> applicant and employee, to ask us questions. Rather than have a
> "Frequently ask questions" page that never seems to answer exactly
> what you were looking for, we decided to go one step further and offer
> you a page where you get to ask the questions and we respond within
> one hour. The questions and answers will remain posted so that others
> can refer to the page and hopefully get their questions answered too.
> To start it off, here are some questions that I received today:
>
> Q: I am having trouble downloading the employment application. Every
> time I try to open it, the boxes keep distorting. How can I fix this?
>
> A: If you do not have Microsoft Word 2003 or newer on your computer,
> then the formatting will sometimes distort. If this is happening to
> you, contact h...@wsdot.wa.gov and we will email you the application
the answers that go with them. Please feel free to let me know if
there's something that's still unclear or if you have a different
question that hasn't been answered yet.
Q: I would really like to apply for a job as a toll collector at the
Narrows Bridge but I never see any job openigs. How do I find a job
opening?
A: The toll collectors are actually contracted through a company
called Transcore that handles most of the tolling positions within the
United States. Their employment page can be found by going to
http://www.transcore.com/careers/. On this site, the jobs open at the
Tacoma Narrows bridge can be found under Gig Harbor, Washington.
Q: I just got my certification as a flagger. How do I get a job with
WSDOT as a flagger?
A: WSDOT does not hire flaggers as we prefer to permanent employees
and flaggers are usually paid on a seasonal or hourly basis.
Therefore, the majority of our Maintenance Technician jobs require a
flagger certification but also require a CDL and other
certifications. If you're interested in working as a Maintenance
Technician, please visit our website www.wsdot.wa.gov/Employment to
see all available job announcements and to join our list serve so you
can be emailed each time a new job opens up. If you're interested in
flagging, then please visit http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/biz/safety/flaggerinfo/contractors.htm
for a list of flagging companies and their contact information.
Q: What does "Open Until Filled" mean?
A: Open until filled that the job will stay online until we have
offered the position to someone. Although there is no definitive end,
it means that if you're interested, you should submit your application
as soon as possible as we are interviewing as applications come in and
we do not want to wait until a definitive closing deadline. If you
want to check on the status of an "Open Until Filled" recruitment,
please feel free to contact a recruiter at the phone number listed on
the job announcement to see if they have already begun interviews.
Q: I just want a job but I am not sure what would be a good fit for
me. Where do I submit my resume?
A: Currently, we do not have a resume bank of an Applicant Tracking
System where you can submit your resume and be called when a position
opens up. If you want to apply for a job, you must apply for a
specific job that is listed on our employment page. WSDOT recruiters
do offer informational interivews either via telephone or in person.
If you are unaware of what career path is available to you, please
give me a call at 360.705.6932 and we can set up a time where we can
go over your resume and see what you can work on and what types of
jobs you may enjoy.
Q: The TE1 job announcement says it's location is statewide. Does
this mean that a TE1 has to travel around the state or that there are
various openings statewide?
A: It means that we have various openings around the state. We are
trying to take a proactive approach to our TE 1hiring. We keep an
online bank of all TE1 applications, as positions open up, hiring
managers are able to search through the bank to locate applicants who
are willing to work in the specific area that the manager is in.
Applications stay active in our system for up to one year, so an
applicant has multiple opportunities to be contacted as new positions
open up.
Q: I want to apply for a job but one of the requirements is a CDL.
Where do I go to get one?
A: A Commercial Driver's License can be obtained at the Department of
Licensing. Be advised that you must take a written and driving exam
to obtain this license and you will need to provide a large enough
vehicle to take the exam. To find out all the requirements, please
visit the Department of Licensing page at http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/cdl.html
On Aug 7, 4:50 pm, fav...@wsdot.wa.gov wrote:
> The goal of this page is to allow you, as the potential WSDOT
> applicant and employee, to ask us questions. Rather than have a
> "Frequently ask questions" page that never seems to answer exactly
> what you were looking for, we decided to go one step further and offer
> you a page where you get to ask the questions and we respond within
> one hour. The questions and answers will remain posted so that others
> can refer to the page and hopefully get their questions answered too.
> To start it off, here are some questions that I received today:
>
> Q: I am having trouble downloading the employment application. Every
> time I try to open it, the boxes keep distorting. How can I fix this?
>
> A: If you do not have Microsoft Word 2003 or newer on your computer,
> then the formatting will sometimes distort. If this is happening to
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