Employment Frequently Asked Questions

Everything starts at our Employment web site. There you will find links to Employment Opportunities, Job Interest Cards, and FAQs.

Please remember to keep a record of your username and password once you have set up an account. You will need your username and password to apply for other positions or to check the status of your application. When you re-enter the system, you will need to input this information exactly as it was originally entered.

A list of available positions can be viewed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any computer with Internet access. Visit the Employment page and click on either the link for Employment Opportunities or Internal Opportunities (open only to current SRPMIC employees).

There are a number of ways to submit an online application:

• Two computer kiosks are available in the Human Resources lobby during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm).
• You may use the computers located at any public library. Be prepared to sign up to use a computer and there may be a time limit.
• Family and friends may also have Internet access that you may use.

Human Resources is committed to ensuring that this process is easy and user-friendly. To help applicants, the following resources are available:

Online:
Online Application Guide

Phone:
480-362-7925

In-Person:
Live help from Human Resources is available during business hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, located at 10005 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85256.

You will be asked to provide personal information such as name, address, phone number, etc. You will also be asked to provide information about your education and employment history. An email address will also be required. See the FAQ – An email address is required, what if I don’t have an email address? for more information.

You will reduce the time it takes to complete your application if you gather this information before beginning the online process.

If you do not already have an email address, free email is available through a number of providers. Although we cannot endorse any particular vendor, you may click on these links for more information:

• MSN Hotmail
• Yahoo Mail
• Google Gmail

NOTE: You cannot share an email address with anyone else. Each individual applicant must have a unique user ID, password, and email address.

Everyone who applies for a position is required to create an application, which includes certain information. Required information is denoted with an asterisk (*). The more information you provide, the easier it will be to effectively evaluate your skills, abilities and qualifications. Incomplete applications may be rejected, so please be thorough. Remember, your resume may be included as a supplement to your application, but cannot replace any information required for the application.

You may copy and paste your resume into the ‘Resume’ field provided.

Note: While we welcome your resume as a supplement to the application, it cannot replace any information on the application. Failure to list pertinent information within the application may result in disqualification.

No, you must apply online or submit a paper application in person.

Yes. However, once you create an account, you may build an application and submit that application for multiple jobs by clicking on the ‘Populate’ button to automatically populate the new application with information from your previously created application. Review and update your application as necessary. Once your account is created, applying for job openings is quick and easy. However, we recommend you tailor your application and/or resume with relevant experience to the position you are applying for.

Yes. Once you have completed your online application, you can apply for multiple positions that are currently open.

If you wish to receive a Job Alert when a position becomes available, click the Job Interest Card link and follow the online directions.

By completing the Job Interest Card, you will receive email notifications for the next 12 months every time a position opens which category matches what you selected. Prior to the expiration of your job notification, you will have the opportunity to extend your notifications for another year.

You will have until the closing date listed for the position to complete and submit your application. You can save your application and complete it when you are ready, but it must be submitted prior to the closing date. Your application is not submitted until you click on the ‘Accept’ button, during “Step 4: Confirm and Submit”. If, at any time, you do not want to complete your application, save your work, then log in again.

List your complete employment history for the past TEN years starting with your most recent employer. List all positions held, including military experience, part-time, summer, and/or volunteer work; do not omit any employers. Explain any gaps in employment. You must include job-related duties on your application even if you have included a resume.

Changes can be made to your application anytime before it is submitted. Once you submit an application for a particular position, you cannot make changes to the submitted application. If you make changes and submit another application before the position closes, we will only consider your most recent application. You may also make changes before submitting your application for any new positions.

Click on ‘Add Education’ or ‘Add Work Experience’ after each entry to add additional education/work experience. You must list education/work experience in chronological order, starting with most recent. After each entry, click ‘Save and View Application’.

The system automatically saves your application. If you have the option to save at a particular section of the application, you should always save.

After you have submitted your application, for a printable version, click on your account, select the position, then click ‘Print’.

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community takes your privacy very seriously. All information is on a secure web server. Only the Human Resources Department and designated hiring managers who are authorized to review applications for specific job openings will have access. The Community does not share its database with other companies or localities.

Click on the Applicant Login link and login. Once you are logged into the site, you will see any positions for which you have applied listed, along with the application status for each position.

After you have submitted your online application, you will receive an email confirmation. You can also check the status of your application to see if it says ‘Application Received’, to do this, see the FAQ – How do I check the status of my application?.

As with any position, once a closing date has passed, no applications will be accepted or considered. To avoid missing a deadline, we encourage you to apply early for positions, as we are unable to make exceptions for technology-related delays or computer difficulties.

Please continue to check the Employment page and apply for new jobs as they become available. You may also want to complete a Job Alert to automatically be notified when a position you are interested in becomes available. To do so, see the FAQ – What if I am interested in a position that is not currently listed on the Employment Opportunities page?.

If the position is currently open you may do one of the following:

• Click on the Applicant Login link and login. Click on ‘Application Status’, find your application and click ‘Apply’.
• Or, find the job you applied for on our Employment Opportunities page. Click ‘Apply’ and then log-in and find your application.
• Once you are logged on, proceed to ‘Edit’ any changes to your personal profile and then ‘Resubmit’ your application.

If the position has closed, contact HR at 480-362-7925 for personal information data changes only.

If the position is currently open you may do one of the following:

• Click on the Applicant Login link and login. Click on ‘Application Status’, find your application and click ‘Apply’.
• Or, find the job you applied for on our Employment Opportunities page. Click ‘Apply’ and then log-in and find your application.
• Once you are logged on, proceed to make any changes to your application and then ‘Resubmit’ your application.

You must wait 24 hours before resubmitting an application for the same job opening. Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. Any applications submitted prior to the most recent one will be inactivated for that recruitment.

No, you must apply for all positions you are interested in. To ensure you will be considered for other positions, watch our Employment site or register to receive job alerts by email.

The steps of the selection process vary depending upon the position. For example, an application screening and selection interview may be all that is required. On the other hand, applicants may be required to pass a written exam, a performance test (e.g. typing, operation of heavy equipment) or an oral board presentation. Decisions about the selection process are made by the hiring department and Human Resources when the position is opened.

The Human Resources Specialist assigned to the recruitment reviews the application submitted to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications and special requirements as stated on the job announcement.

Include not only paid work experience, but all other experience which may apply to the job, e.g.., volunteer experience, licenses, professional affiliations, classes you have taken, training you have received and any other special qualifications. Failure to include all information requested could result in the rejection of your application. With accurate and complete information, the Human Resources Specialist will be able to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

You will receive electronic notification that your application has been received. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list and will have their applications forwarded to the hiring department for review and creation of an interview list. The Human Resources Department then contacts the candidates selected for interviews. Electronic notifications regarding the outcome of the selection process are sent to those who interview.

An eligibility list is established after a recruitment has been conducted and contains those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a specific position. Usually, eligibility lists expire 90 days from the date the position closes; however, the Human Resources Department reserves the right to extend the life of an eligibility list or expire the list early.

Be sure that you know:

• Time and place you should appear for the interview
• Name of person who contacted you
• Phone number (important if you can’t make it or an emergency occurs)
• Who you should report to for the interview
• How long the interview is scheduled to take
• The position for which you are being considered

It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete all sections of the application.

Yes. You will be logged-out automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity. Any unsaved changes will be lost. Be sure to click the ‘Save Work in Progress’ button frequently while working on your application and before you leave the computer for an extended period of time.

Yes. All information is stored on a secure server using Verisign’s SSL 128 bit encryption. Only authorized employees in the Human Resources Department and authorized hiring managers designated to review specific job openings will have access. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community does not share its database with other companies or localities.

If you have spam filters either on your personal computer or with your Internet service provider, be sure they allow email from info@governmentjobs.com. Otherwise, you will not receive email regarding your application status or job alert notifications.

You may have used the ‘Back’ button (located on your toolbar) which, when used, removes all data. To avoid losing your information, save your information periodically. You may be able to log in to your account and see if your information was saved under your profile.