Frequently Asked Questions

You can visit us during normal business hours at the Human Resources Office. We’re located on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 700 N Garden St, Columbia, TN 38401. You can also apply from your smartphone or visit the Public Library.

For assistance with your employment application, call Human Resources at 931-560-1570 or visit us on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 700 N Garden St, Columbia, TN 38401.

Visit our careers page at the link below.

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You can sign up for a free email account with Google, Yahoo, Outlook, etc. You must have an email address as most of our communications will come to you via email.

Applications are accepted only during the time of a posted vacancy. Check back regularly on our careers page at the link below to view current vacancies.

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Your application will be visible to the Human Resources Department and the hiring authority of the department to which you apply.

Yes. You can apply for all positions of interest to you.

Applications are accepted only during the time of a posted vacancy. If you miss the deadline to apply, check back regularly for new opportunities.

Yes, to be considered for an open position, you must submit an application through our careers page.

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No. You must submit an application for each position for which you want to be considered.

Upon completion of your application, you will receive an email notifying you that your application has been submitted for consideration.

To change your contact information after your application has been submitted, contact the Human Resources Office at 931-560-1570.

Yes. Your information is safe and will only be available to those participating in the hiring process.

The closing date is the last day that the position will be available to accept applications.

"Open until filled" indicates that we are accepting applications on a consistent basis until all spots for the role are no longer vacant.

The selection process normally includes the following:

• A review of your application/resume. Those that do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position, will be notified. 
• An interview with the hiring authority for the department to which you applied. 

For some positions, testing may be required to determine skill level. Interviews may also require demonstration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

If selected, a background check, drug screen, and physical will be required of the candidate.

Unfortunately, there is no way to save your application. To be considered, you must complete and submit your application.

To submit a resume, navigate to the position for which you want to apply. Click "Apply" and choose "Select Resume to Upload". You must then complete and submit the application. We won't receive your resume unless an application is submitted.

Please include information for your last two to five positions and any other relevant experience that you’d like to be considered.