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City of Ellsworth
1 City Hall Plaza
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Phone (207) 667-2563 Fax (207) 667-4908 www.ellsworthmaine.gov
Employment Application
We are an equal opportunity Employer
Date
Job Title/Position Opening you are applying for:
Last Name First Name
Address Phone
Address Email
All applicants who are offered employment must provide documentation to establish their identity and employment
eligibility for authorization to work in the U.S and must undergo a thorough background check.
Do you have the legal right to work in the U.S?
Date of Birth (if less than 18 years old):
Driver’s License No. & State: Class: Expiration Date:
Have you ever been employed by or done any volunteer work for the City of Ellsworth?
Do you have any relatives employed with the City of Ellsworth?
(If yes, please list name(s):
Please list all traffic convictions or accidents in the past 3 years:
Please list other names you have used in the past:
Have you ever been convicted of a crime? If yes, please give explanation.
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Education
Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
Name of High School and location:
Name of School, College,
Or University
Major
Credit Hours
Degree*
*Proof of degrees from College/University will be required.
Name of Trade, Technical, Business,
Other School
Course of Study
Diploma
List other licenses held, date & license number; professional registrations & dates; certificates & professional
memberships:
List Honors, Awards, Fellowships:
Skills Overview
List computer software with which you are familiar:
List languages, other than English, that you speak fluently, read and/or write:
Summarize relevant skills & experience that exemplify your qualifications for the above position:
List tools & equipment you can operate:
Summarize Volunteer Services work you have done, including dates:
Summarize Leadership Roles you have experienced:
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Employment History
Current or most recent employer:
Address: Phone:
Your Title: Dates of Employment From: To:
Supervisor’s Name/Title:
Salary Starting: Ending: Hrs. per Week:
Work/Tasks Performed:
Reason for Leaving:
Next most recent employer:
Address: Phone:
Your Title: Dates of Employment From: To:
Supervisor’s Name/Title:
Salary Starting: Ending: Hrs. per Week:
Work/Tasks Performed:
Reason for Leaving:
Next most recent employer:
Address: Phone:
Your Title: Dates of Employment From: To:
Supervisor’s Name/Title:
Salary Starting: Ending: Hrs. per Week:
Work/Tasks Performed:
Reason for Leaving:
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City of Ellsworth
AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
I, (print name) hereby authorize an employee of the City of
Ellsworth or other authorized representative bearing this release (or facsimile or copy) to, within one year of its
date, obtain information from past and/or current employers listed on the Employment Application as submitted
by me on (date) .
Employer’s Name:
Contact Person:
Employer’s Address:
I have filed an application for employment with the City of Ellsworth, Maine. Information regarding my
employment with your organization is as follows:
Dates of employment: From To
Position:
I hereby empower an employee of the City of Ellsworth or other authorized representatives bearing this release
(or facsimile or copy) to, within one year of its date, obtain information and records pertaining to me from any
or all of the following sources:
1. Municipal, State or Federal law enforcement agencies.
2. Selective Service System.
3. Any banking institution.
4. Any place of business (for purposes of obtaining credit or employment data).
5. Credit rating bureaus or institutions maintaining individual credit rating files.
6. Any previous employer.
7. Present employer.
8. Any school, college, university or other educational institution.
9. Other:
I hereby release any Municipal, State, or Federal law enforcement agency, individual or institution, including its
officers, employees, or related personnel, both individually and collectively, from any and all liability for
damages of whatever kind, which may at any time result to me, my heirs, family or associates because of
compliance with this authorization and request to release information or any attempt to comply with it.
Exceptions to this blanket authorization are:
NAME Address
SIGNATURE Date
Witness: Title:
Any information furnished relative to the application of the above individual will be treated with strictest confidence. An
applicant typically will not be eliminated or selected on the basis of a single reference. Please complete the employment
reference section attached.
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City of Ellsworth, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605
BACKGROUND CHECK AUTHORIZATION
I, (print name) have filed an application for employment with the City of
Ellsworth, Maine for the position of ______________________________________ and understand that in
order to assess my qualifications a full background investigation is necessary. Certain positions may also be
conditioned on the successful completion of agility tests, skill evaluations, additional investigations and/or the
ability to be bonded. I therefore authorize the City of Ellsworth to conduct an investigation which may include
but not be limited to:
Verification of all information provided by me to the City during the application process.
Contacting employers (past and present), clients, business associates, professional organizations, or
other institutions, regarding work performance and character.
Verification of licensure and/or educational attainment.
Military Service Records.
Complete Criminal Background Check. (Including State & Federal Law Enforcement Agencies)
Credit check.
Driver’s license check.
Other:
I certify that all the information and materials I have provided to the City of Ellsworth as part of the
employment process are accurate and truthful. I realize that providing the City with false information or
intentionally withholding relevant information regarding my application may be grounds for rejection or
dismissal. If employed, I agree to provide proof of identity, relevant licensure or credentials, and authorization
for employment in the United States. Upon employment, I agree to abide by all municipal policies, regulations,
ordinances and established work safety practices.
I hereby agree to hold harmless and to release the City of Ellsworth, including its officers and employees or
related personnel, both individually and collectively, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind,
which may at any time result to me, my heirs, family or associates because of compliance with this
authorization to conduct a thorough background investigation.
PRINT NAME Current Address
Email Contact Information:
Telephone Contact Information:
Home Cell
Previous Addresses or Cities lived in within past 10 years
Social Security # Date of Birth Drivers License #
SIGNATURE Date