April 2023 Public Housing Resident News

Education:

If you are selected for hire, a copy of your high school diploma or GED high school equivalent certificate will be required. Official transcripts of education may be required for certain positions

Driving Record:

If the job you are applying for requires driving, a copy of your driving record will be required prior to hire. If your driving record is not acceptable pursuant to DHA’s Personnel Policy, you may be disqualified for hire.

Notification:

Your application will be kept on file for six months. If you are selected for testing and interview, you will be notified as soon as possible.

Keep us up to date:

If your availability, address or phone number changes after you file this application, notify us immediately. Failure to do so may result in non-delivery of mail or cause your name to be removed from the applicant list.

Background Investigation

New employees are investigated carefully, including national and local criminal background checks.

In connection with your application for employment, please be advised that we may conduct a reference check. As an applicant for employment with DHA, you are a consumer with rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For explanation purposes, a “consumer reporting agency” is a person or business which, for monetary fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly assembles or evaluates consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports to others, such as DHA.

An “investigative consumer report” means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with your neighbors, friends, or associates or with others with whom you are acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information.

In the event an investigative consumer report is prepared, you may request additional disclosures regarding the nature and scope of the investigation requested as well as a written summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

I certify that all information provided in this employment application is true and complete. I understand that any false information or omission may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in my immediate dismissal if discovered at a later date.

I authorize the investigation of any or all statements contained in this application. I also authorize, whether listed or not, any person, school, current employer, past employers and organizations to provide relevant information and opinions that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I agree to execute DHA’s Authorization and Agreement of Release and Waiver releasing such parties from any liability in providing such information and opinions.

I understand that I may be required to successfully pass a drug screening examination. I hereby consent to a pre-and/or post-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, if required.

I understand that if I am extended an offer of employment, it may be conditioned upon my successfully passing a complete pre-employment physical examination. I consent to the release of any and all medical information as may be deemed necessary to judge my capability to do the work for which I am applying.

I understand that this application, verbal statements by management, or subsequent employment does not create an express or implied contract of employment nor guarantee employment for any definite period of time. Final decisions regarding hiring will be made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver and my employment may be terminated at any time with or without reason and with or without notice.