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1. How do I know what positions are open?

Openings are posted on this website's Employment tab and in the Human Resources Department, City Hall, 111 N. Main Street, 2nd floor, Bristol, CT 06010. Openings are typically advertised online at CTHires.com and Indeed.com as well as other local community organizations. Additional advertising sources may be used depending on the position. Positions are generally open for a specific period of time with a midnight deadline on the closing date for applications. Please refer to the Employment page for complete and current information.

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2. How do I apply?

The Personnel Department only accepts online applications for posted or advertised positions. A computer kiosk is available in the Personnel Department for your convenience.
In order to be properly considered for employment, a fully completed online application is required, including all relevant qualifications, education and experience. Resumes may be electronically submitted in addition to, but not in place of, fully completing the employment application. Licenses or certifications required for a position should also be electronically submitted, if possible, otherwise such documents should be readily available upon request. It is the responsibility of the applicant to update their online application with a change of e-mail address, physical address, phone number, or status affecting eligibility for employment.

3. What if I have heard of an opening but do not see it posted anywhere?

Opportunities for employment typically occur when new jobs are created or an existing position becomes vacant. Potential applicants may hear of a position that is vacant but do not see it posted as open for application. The reason for this is that most of the positions within the City of Bristol are unionized. Several of our union contracts require that we post positions internally for existing employees prior to considering outside candidates. If no internal candidates are interested in the position or are unsuccessful in the selection process, the position then goes to an external recruitment that is open to the public.

4. What happens after I submit my application?

A review of application materials begins after the closing date. The selection process may include written testing, computer testing, oral interview or any combination of these. Information about Police Officer and Firefighter testing may be found at the applicable tabs on the left side of this page. Candidates invited for testing or interview may be contacted by phone or email*. Those not invited for testing or interview will receive e-mail notification from the Personnel Department during or at the conclusion of the process regarding their status; however, there can be a significant length of time from the date of initial application to the date that such notification is sent. Applications for advertised vacancies will be considered for that recruitment period only. Applications for continuously recruited positions will be retained until the next vacancy in that position occurs.

*All e-mail communication is sent from mailbot.applitrack.com. Depending on your e-mail settings, you may need to add it to your "Allowed Senders" list or it may be delivered to your junk mail folder.

5. Does the city provide special consideration for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, qualified individuals with a disability that requires special accommodation under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Personnel Office at (860) 584-6175; appropriate documentation will be required.

6. Does the city offer seasonal employment opportunities?

Most seasonal opportunities are in the Park and Recreation Department and Youth Services. For information on seasonal Park & Recreation positions, go to bristolrec.com.  For information on seasonal employment in Youth Services, please call 860-314-4690.  Contact the Personnel Department at (860) 584-6175 for the most current information about seasonal employment.