County of San Bernardino, CA
Salary : $121,326.40 - $159,182.40 Annually
Location : Hesperia, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-14035HD-02
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
The Job
UP TO $3,000 IN HIRING BONUS!*
Working in partnership to promote and improve health, wellness, safety, and quality of life in San Bernardino County.
The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Nurse Practitioners II (NP II) who provide patient care services in primary care clinics with behavioral health integration using the collaborative care model. Duties include obtaining patient health history; performing physical examinations; identifying abnormal conditions and developing treatment plans; recording findings, assessment, treatment plans, follow-up examinations, and subsequent evaluations; engaging mental health screenings and providing interventions with support from a clinical therapist and Psychiatrist.
For more detailed information, refer to the job descriptions.
The base salary range for Nurse Practitioners is between $58.33 and $76.53 per hour. Step placement is determined by your previous nursing experience, certifications, and education level.
Immediate vacancies exist in the Hesperia/Adelanto Federally Qualified Health Centers. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout Federally Qualified Health Centers in San Bernardino and Ontario as they occur.
DEPARMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS
Our health centers provide a wide range of low-cost, confidential health services. Our mission is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being. We are here to give San Bernardino County residents health care in a friendly atmosphere. To learn more,
Both Options Include
*Recruitment Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to received $3,000 in total compensation. Please see the Nurses Unit Memorandum of Understanding for details.
Learn more about the Benefits by Occupational Unit: Nurses
Learn more about the
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Continued Education: Additional training/coursework may be required.
Licensure /Certification: All required licensure (CA NP and CA RN) and certifications (BLS and DEA Authorization/Registration) must be obtained prior to employment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of employment as an NP II.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess all of the following education and licensure/certification requirements:Education
Master's degree, or higher, in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Licensure/Certification Applicants must possess and maintain all of the following items:
Six (6) months of full-time equivalent paid experience as a journey-level licensed Family Nurse Practitioner.
NOTE: NP I is a Trainee-level classification, and is not considered qualifying experience. The licensed NP experience must be in a journey-level, NP II or higher, classification to be considered qualifying.
Desired Qualifications
Experience: Applicants with paid family health nursing experience in a family health environment and/or at least one (1) year of paid experience as a journey-level licensed Family Nurse Practitioner are encouraged to apply.
Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Computer Skills: Candidates possessing computer skills in Microsoft applications and electronic medical records are preferred.
Selection Process
Interested candidates please submit:
This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and a reference release form is completed.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627 . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
For more important details,
Nurses Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the application and the supplemental questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process.
ALL work experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire must also be listed on the application in order to be evaluated. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses in the Work Experience section of your application.
Location Availability: The immediate vacancy exist in the Hesperia/Adelanto FQHC. Indicate your availability to work in the High Desert (Hesperia, Victorville and Adelanto) below.
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Education: Indicate degree(s) conferred:
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Other Degree Information: If you indicated "Other degree" in the question above (Q #2), list the type of degree and the field of study.
Indicate N/A, if you did not indicate "Other degree" in Q #2.
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California Nurse Practitioner License: Do you possess a current and valid Nurse Practitioner (NP) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing for a Family Nurse Practitioner?
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CA NP License Information: If you answered YES to the questions above (Q #4), indicate your California NP license number and expiration date.Indicate N/A, if you do not possess a California NP license.
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CA Registered Nurse License : Do you possess a current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?
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CA RN License Information: If you answered YES to the questions above (Q #6), indicate your California RN license number and expiration date.Indicate N/A, if you do not possess a California RN license.
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Certification: Do you possess a current and valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate?
10
DEA Authorization: Do you possess a current and valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate for authorization to prescribe all necessary medication and verification as a legitimate handler of controlled substances?
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Paid NP Experience: Indicate the amount of paid experience that you possess as a journey-level licensed Adult, Family, and/or Pediatric NP.
NOTE: NP I is a Trainee-level classification, and is not considered qualifying experience. The licensed NP experience must be in a journey-level, NP II or higher, classification to be considered qualifying. Ensure the experience is clearly detailed and explained in the work history section of your application.
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NP Specialty Area: Indicate your nurse practitioner specialty area. Select all that apply.
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Other NP Specialty Area: If you indicated "Other specialty area" in the question above (Q #11), list the name of the specialty area.
Indicate N/A, if you did not indicate "Other specialty area" in Q #11.
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Mental Health Nursing: Indicate the amount of paid mental health nursing experience in a mental health environment that you possess.
NOTE: Trainee-level is not considered qualifying experience. The mental health nursing experience must be in a journey-level licensed RN position to be considered qualifying. Ensure the experience is clearly detailed and explained in the work history section of your application.
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Computer Skills: Indicate the computer skills/experience you possess.Select all that apply.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : Hesperia, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-14035HD-02
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
The Job
UP TO $3,000 IN HIRING BONUS!*
Working in partnership to promote and improve health, wellness, safety, and quality of life in San Bernardino County.
The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Nurse Practitioners II (NP II) who provide patient care services in primary care clinics with behavioral health integration using the collaborative care model. Duties include obtaining patient health history; performing physical examinations; identifying abnormal conditions and developing treatment plans; recording findings, assessment, treatment plans, follow-up examinations, and subsequent evaluations; engaging mental health screenings and providing interventions with support from a clinical therapist and Psychiatrist.
For more detailed information, refer to the job descriptions.
The base salary range for Nurse Practitioners is between $58.33 and $76.53 per hour. Step placement is determined by your previous nursing experience, certifications, and education level.
Immediate vacancies exist in the Hesperia/Adelanto Federally Qualified Health Centers. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout Federally Qualified Health Centers in San Bernardino and Ontario as they occur.
DEPARMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS
Our health centers provide a wide range of low-cost, confidential health services. Our mission is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being. We are here to give San Bernardino County residents health care in a friendly atmosphere. To learn more,
Both Options Include
- Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
- 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
- 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave or annual gym membership reimbursement up to $299
- Higher Medical Premium Subsidy
- Medical/Dental - dependent coverage with premium subsidies
- Vison - no cost to employee and dependent coverage
- Generous Retirement - (sbcera.org)
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation auto-enrolled upon hire
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund (RMT) with County contribution*
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Membership Dues
- Employee Discounts, Commuter Services and Wellness Programs
- 28 hours annually of Education Leave & Training leave. National specialty organization certificate holders provided an additional 10 hours, as long as the certification is maintained.
- Overtime
- Retirement Benefit Amount
- County contribution to the Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)*
- Sick leave cash-outs pursuant to RMT Article and
- Leave cash-outs
- Flexibility in use
- Greater cash out value
*Recruitment Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to received $3,000 in total compensation. Please see the Nurses Unit Memorandum of Understanding for details.
Learn more about the Benefits by Occupational Unit: Nurses
Learn more about the
Access the
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Continued Education: Additional training/coursework may be required.
Licensure /Certification: All required licensure (CA NP and CA RN) and certifications (BLS and DEA Authorization/Registration) must be obtained prior to employment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of employment as an NP II.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess all of the following education and licensure/certification requirements:Education
Master's degree, or higher, in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Licensure/Certification Applicants must possess and maintain all of the following items:
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) for a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP),
- Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the CA BRN,
- Valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the American Heart Association.
- Valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate for authorization to prescribe all necessary medication and verification as a legitimate handler of controlled substances.
Six (6) months of full-time equivalent paid experience as a journey-level licensed Family Nurse Practitioner.
NOTE: NP I is a Trainee-level classification, and is not considered qualifying experience. The licensed NP experience must be in a journey-level, NP II or higher, classification to be considered qualifying.
Desired Qualifications
Experience: Applicants with paid family health nursing experience in a family health environment and/or at least one (1) year of paid experience as a journey-level licensed Family Nurse Practitioner are encouraged to apply.
Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Computer Skills: Candidates possessing computer skills in Microsoft applications and electronic medical records are preferred.
Selection Process
Interested candidates please submit:
- Three (3) professional references. Please list references from professional managers or supervisor with whom you have worked with.
This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and a reference release form is completed.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627 . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
For more important details,
Nurses Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
Competitive Evaluation: The information from the application and the supplemental questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process.
ALL work experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire must also be listed on the application in order to be evaluated. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses in the Work Experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statements.
Location Availability: The immediate vacancy exist in the Hesperia/Adelanto FQHC. Indicate your availability to work in the High Desert (Hesperia, Victorville and Adelanto) below.
- Yes, I am willing and available to work in the High Desert.
- No, I am unwilling and unavailable to work in the High Desert.
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Education: Indicate degree(s) conferred:
- Master's degree in Nursing
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Associates degree in Nursing
- Other degree
- N/A; No degree as described above.
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Other Degree Information: If you indicated "Other degree" in the question above (Q #2), list the type of degree and the field of study.
Indicate N/A, if you did not indicate "Other degree" in Q #2.
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California Nurse Practitioner License: Do you possess a current and valid Nurse Practitioner (NP) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing for a Family Nurse Practitioner?
- Yes
- No
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CA NP License Information: If you answered YES to the questions above (Q #4), indicate your California NP license number and expiration date.Indicate N/A, if you do not possess a California NP license.
07
CA Registered Nurse License : Do you possess a current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?
- Yes
- No
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CA RN License Information: If you answered YES to the questions above (Q #6), indicate your California RN license number and expiration date.Indicate N/A, if you do not possess a California RN license.
09
Certification: Do you possess a current and valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate?
- Yes
- No
10
DEA Authorization: Do you possess a current and valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate for authorization to prescribe all necessary medication and verification as a legitimate handler of controlled substances?
- Yes
- No
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Paid NP Experience: Indicate the amount of paid experience that you possess as a journey-level licensed Adult, Family, and/or Pediatric NP.
NOTE: NP I is a Trainee-level classification, and is not considered qualifying experience. The licensed NP experience must be in a journey-level, NP II or higher, classification to be considered qualifying. Ensure the experience is clearly detailed and explained in the work history section of your application.
- 5+ years
- 4 years
- 3 years
- 2 years
- 1 year
- 6 months
- Less than 6 months
- N/A; I do not possess experience as described above.
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NP Specialty Area: Indicate your nurse practitioner specialty area. Select all that apply.
- Adult
- Family
- Pediatrics
- Women's Health
- Geriatric
- Mental Health
- Other specialty area
- None of the above
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Other NP Specialty Area: If you indicated "Other specialty area" in the question above (Q #11), list the name of the specialty area.
Indicate N/A, if you did not indicate "Other specialty area" in Q #11.
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Mental Health Nursing: Indicate the amount of paid mental health nursing experience in a mental health environment that you possess.
NOTE: Trainee-level is not considered qualifying experience. The mental health nursing experience must be in a journey-level licensed RN position to be considered qualifying. Ensure the experience is clearly detailed and explained in the work history section of your application.
- 5+ years
- 4 years
- 3 years
- 2 years
- 1 years
- 6 months
- Less than 6 months
- N/A; I do not possess experience as described above.
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Computer Skills: Indicate the computer skills/experience you possess.Select all that apply.
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Electronic Medical Records
- N/A; I do not possess the computer skills listed above.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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