County of San Bernardino, CA
Salary : $55,099.20 - $75,732.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: DPW-Operations
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill positions at any of the Public Works Road Yards throughout the County. Review the list of yards in the Supplemental Questionnaire and indicate all yards where you are willing to work in order to maximize your opportunities. Please note that declining an assignment to a specific yard will result in removal from the list.
For more detailed information regarding job duties, review the Senior Equipment Operator job description.
Applications are also being accepted for:
Construction Equipment Worker
Equipment Operator
Click on the titles above to review the job announcements and apply, separate applications are required for each job.
Excellent Benefits Package!
Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Benefits By Occupational Unit: Craft, Labor & Trade
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
License: Must have a valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tank endorsement and no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission at time of application. Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements/restrictions. The DOT mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a class B or higher driver license. Prior to hire, employees must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing as well as drug testing following accidents and upon reasonable suspicion.
Availability: During Critical Response Situations, employees must be able to respond to their assigned yards within sixty (60) minutes if assigned to the valley and desert yards OR within forty-five (45) minutes if assigned to the mountain yards. A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.
Physical : Incumbents climb into and out of equipment, bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, in extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Incumbents must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and stoop. Incumbents work outside continuously on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces and are exposed to electricity, chemicals, fire, heat, oil, odors, dust, gas, and noise.
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.
Minimum Requirements
License: A valid Class A or B Driver's License that has a tank endorsement AND no restrictions for manual transmission and air brakes is required. Indicate possession of license and endorsements/restrictions in the license area of the application, as well as on the supplemental questionnaire.
AND
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance/construction of roadways and/or flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works settings, which included the operation of medium and heavy equipment. Experience must include at least two (2) years of operating heavy equipment.(BUILDING CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS NOT CONSIDERED QUALIFYING.)
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted 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.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
If you require technical assistance , please review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional
I mportant Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Craft, Labor & Trades 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 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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PLEASE READ THE STATEMENT BELOW
Instructions: The information provided on your application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications.Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted.
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LICENSE: Specify the type of valid driver license you possess:
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ENDORSEMENT: Does your Class A or B license have a tank endorsement? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A".
04
RESTRICTION: Does your Class A or B license have a manual transmission restriction? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A".
05
RESTRICTION: Does your Class A or B license have an air brake restriction? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A".
06
EXPERIENCE: Indicate the amount of experience you have in the maintenance or construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works setting, which included the operation of medium and/or heavy construction equipment.
07
Check the box next to each type of medium construction equipment with which you have experience.
08
Check the box next to each type of heavy construction equipment with which you have experience.
09
Heavy Equipment Experience: Check the box below to indicate how many years of experience you have operating heavy equipment as listed in the previous question. Be sure to list the equipment used for each job in the work experience section of your application.
10
Check the box next to each type of accessory equipment with which you have experience.Be sure to indicate your experience with the equipment selected in the work experience section of your application.
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AVAILABILITY: Vacancies may occur at any yard site throughout San Bernardino County. Only those who indicate a willingness to work at a specific yard may be referred for hire. Be sure to check ONLY the yards for which you are willing to accept assignment.
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WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - MOUNTAINS: Indicate the MOUNTAIN YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 45 minutes for emergency situations.
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WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - DESERT/VALLEY: Indicate the DESERT/VALLEY ROAD YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 60 minutes for emergency situations.
14
Work Out of Town Assignments . Indicate your availability to work out of town. Some work locations have temporary/emergency assignments requiring out of area travel anywhere from 1 day up to 2 months at a time. Meal and lodging allowance available.
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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. Click this link to 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 : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: DPW-Operations
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
- Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitmentmay be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours.)*
- Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours)*
- Remote Assignment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receivebonus payments up to $2,000 ($500 upon hire, $500 upon completing 2,080 service hours, and $1,000 upon completing an additional 2,080 service hours.)** Eligible yards are noted in the supplemental questions.
The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill positions at any of the Public Works Road Yards throughout the County. Review the list of yards in the Supplemental Questionnaire and indicate all yards where you are willing to work in order to maximize your opportunities. Please note that declining an assignment to a specific yard will result in removal from the list.
For more detailed information regarding job duties, review the Senior Equipment Operator job description.
Applications are also being accepted for:
Construction Equipment Worker
Equipment Operator
Click on the titles above to review the job announcements and apply, separate applications are required for each job.
Excellent Benefits Package!
Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
- Medical and Dental: family coverage
- Vision: employee coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available
- 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
Benefits By Occupational Unit: Craft, Labor & Trade
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
License: Must have a valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tank endorsement and no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission at time of application. Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements/restrictions. The DOT mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a class B or higher driver license. Prior to hire, employees must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing as well as drug testing following accidents and upon reasonable suspicion.
Availability: During Critical Response Situations, employees must be able to respond to their assigned yards within sixty (60) minutes if assigned to the valley and desert yards OR within forty-five (45) minutes if assigned to the mountain yards. A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.
Physical : Incumbents climb into and out of equipment, bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, in extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Incumbents must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and stoop. Incumbents work outside continuously on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces and are exposed to electricity, chemicals, fire, heat, oil, odors, dust, gas, and noise.
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.
Minimum Requirements
License: A valid Class A or B Driver's License that has a tank endorsement AND no restrictions for manual transmission and air brakes is required. Indicate possession of license and endorsements/restrictions in the license area of the application, as well as on the supplemental questionnaire.
AND
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance/construction of roadways and/or flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works settings, which included the operation of medium and heavy equipment. Experience must include at least two (2) years of operating heavy equipment.(BUILDING CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS NOT CONSIDERED QUALIFYING.)
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted 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.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
If you require technical assistance , please review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional
I mportant Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Craft, Labor & Trades 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 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
01
PLEASE READ THE STATEMENT BELOW
Instructions: The information provided on your application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications.Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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LICENSE: Specify the type of valid driver license you possess:
- Class A License
- Class B License
- Class C License
- License driver in a state other than California
- None of the above
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ENDORSEMENT: Does your Class A or B license have a tank endorsement? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A".
- Yes, my license does have a tanker endorsement.
- No, my license does not have a tanker endorsement.
- N/A
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RESTRICTION: Does your Class A or B license have a manual transmission restriction? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A".
- Yes, my license does have a manual transmission restriction.
- No, my license does not have a manual transmission restriction.
- N/A
05
RESTRICTION: Does your Class A or B license have an air brake restriction? If you do not possess a Class A or B license, select "N/A".
- Yes, my license does have an air brake restriction.
- No, my license does not have an air brake restriction.
- N/A
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EXPERIENCE: Indicate the amount of experience you have in the maintenance or construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works setting, which included the operation of medium and/or heavy construction equipment.
- Three (3) years or more of experience.
- Less than three (3) years of experience.
- I do not have related experience.
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Check the box next to each type of medium construction equipment with which you have experience.
- Truck Crane
- Dump Truck
- Towed Equipment Trailer Class A & B
- Loader 3-6 Cyl. Bucket
- Scraper
- Tractor/Mower
- None
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Check the box next to each type of heavy construction equipment with which you have experience.
- Oil Distributor Truck
- Low Bed Transport Class A
- Excavator
- Gradall
- Chip Spreader
- Motor Grader
- Mobile Crane
- Dozer
- None
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Heavy Equipment Experience: Check the box below to indicate how many years of experience you have operating heavy equipment as listed in the previous question. Be sure to list the equipment used for each job in the work experience section of your application.
- Two (2) years or more of experience operating heavy equipment listed above.
- One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment listed above.
- Less than a year operating heavy equipment listed.
- No experience operating heavy equipment listed.
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Check the box next to each type of accessory equipment with which you have experience.Be sure to indicate your experience with the equipment selected in the work experience section of your application.
- Snow Blower
- Snowblade on Motor Grader
- Snowblade on Loader
- Snowblade on Truck
- Sander on Truck
- None
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AVAILABILITY: Vacancies may occur at any yard site throughout San Bernardino County. Only those who indicate a willingness to work at a specific yard may be referred for hire. Be sure to check ONLY the yards for which you are willing to accept assignment.
- I understand
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WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - MOUNTAINS: Indicate the MOUNTAIN YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 45 minutes for emergency situations.
- BIG BEAR LAKE- North of State Hwy 38 (N. Shore) East of Stanfield Cutoff
- BLUE JAY- Daley Canyon Rd. & Highway 189, Blue Jay (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
- CRESTLINE- 23188 Crest Forest Drive, Crestline
- None
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WORK LOCATION OPTIONS - DESERT/VALLEY: Indicate the DESERT/VALLEY ROAD YARDS you are willing to work and are able to respond/arrive to within 60 minutes for emergency situations.
- 29 PALMS- 73663 Manana, 29 Palms
- APPLE VALLEY- 11923 Joshua Street, Apple Valley
- BAKER- 56500 Highway 127, Baker
- BALDY MESA- 12397 Sycamore Street, Victorville
- BARSTOW- 29802 Highway 58, Barstow (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
- BIG RIVER- 7172 Tecumseh, Big River (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
- CHINO- 7000 Merrill Avenue, Chino
- FONTANA- 17618 East Arrow Route, Fontana
- JOSHUA TREE- 62499 Highway 62. Joshua Tree (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
- NEEDLES- Needles Airport, Needles (Eligible for Remote Bonus)
- RANCHO CUCAMONGA- 12158 Baseline, Rancho Cucamonga
- SAN BERNARDINO- 825 E. 3rd Street, San Bernardino
- TRONA- One mile north of West End Plan on Trona Rd.
- None
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Work Out of Town Assignments . Indicate your availability to work out of town. Some work locations have temporary/emergency assignments requiring out of area travel anywhere from 1 day up to 2 months at a time. Meal and lodging allowance available.
- Yes, I can work Flood/Transportation Pool (locations are Countywide)
- Yes, I can work Flood Zone 3 (locations in Needles, 29 Palms, Yucca Valley, and Morongo with San Bernardino as base station)
- Yes, I can work Crack-Fill Barstow Pool (locations in Needles, Trona, 29 Palms, and Big River)
- Yes, I can work Traffic Operations Section (TOS) (locations are Countywide with San Bernardino as base station)
- No, I am not available to work for any of the Out of Town assignments 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. Click this link to 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.
Required Question