How can I apply for a job opportunity?
Jobs are advertised through the City’s employment page. You can apply to each opportunity that interests you, after creating an account. An email address is required to submit an application and each person must have their own email to create their account. Remember to save your login user name and your password because you will need it in the future to apply for other opportunities and to check the status of your application.
I’m having trouble applying. Is there a certain browser that works best for applying?
The City uses Workday for our job application process and ensuring you have the latest version of Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
Is there anyone available to assist me with applying for a job?
If you require assistance with your application, you can contact the Human Resources team to coordinate time for assistance. While you can use a mobile phone to apply, the process is typically easier from a desktop computer. If you need to use a computer to apply, you can visit either Olathe Public Library location during their regular hours or stop by Human Resources, located in Olathe City Hall anytime Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. City Hall is located at 100 East Santa Fe.
How does a former employee apply for a job with the City?
If you will be returning to work in a seasonal role, you may contact the hiring manager to inquire about the steps required. Former seasonal employees may be hired directly without requiring a new job application. For other opportunities or new jobs, you will need to login to your Workday account using the email you used at the time you left, and apply for the job. Do not create a new account to avoid having duplicate accounts which can create problems.
How can a current employee apply for job opportunities?
Current City employees need to login to their Workday account with their City network credentials and visit the Job Hub and apply. Do not create a new applicant account and apply through the external jobs page.
How do I know that the City has received my application?
After submitting your application, you will see a pop-up window acknowledging receipt of your application. You can also login to the jobs page to view the status of your application(s) at any time.
Can I change information on my application after it is submitted?
You can update your contact information by logging into the jobs page and going to the bottom of the My Account section of the page. From here you can update your contact information or use the account settings to change your email address. You cannot make changes to your job application information after it has been submitted.
Do I have to fill out an application for every job opportunity?
Our jobs page will allow you to apply for each job with a prior application you’ve submitted, make updates to an existing application, or start over with a new application. You need to apply for each opportunity for which you would like to be considered.
How long are jobs advertised?
If you see a job that is of interest, we recommend that you apply when you see it. Jobs can be advertised for as little as a week or longer depending on the volume of applications. Once a job is no longer advertised, additional applications will not be accepted.
Can I access contact information for the hiring manager?
We do not publish information or provide contact information for the hiring managers. If you have questions regarding your application, you are welcome to contact HR at 913-971-8735.
What should I do if I forgot my username and/or password?
From the login screen on the jobs page, you can click on “forgot your password?” to reset your password. You will need access to the email account you used to create your account in order to make updates.
How can I rescind my application for a job if I’m no longer interested?
Login to the jobs page and go to the “My Applications” section. On the row for the job opportunity, use the button under actions to select the most appropriate option.
How can I find out when new jobs are advertised?
After logging into the jobs page, you can go to “Job Alerts” at the top of the page to create alerts for future job opportunities with the City. On this page you can create a job alert with as many as 3 filters and select a notification frequency of daily or weekly. You can also create multiple alerts with different filters. You can also view your current job alerts and adjust them at any time.
When I’m searching for jobs, one of the filters is for Job Type. What do the different options mean?
Job types reference the varying hours of employment. Available options include the following:
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Full Time – jobs with a schedule of at least 40 hours a week and full benefits.
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Intern – paid internship opportunities, often with a duration of less than six months and/or working a part-time schedule.
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Unpaid intern – on occasion we have opportunities for unpaid internships which allow students to get course credit for their internship.
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Part Time (20 to 29 hours with KPERS benefits) – these opportunities offer limited benefits including participation in the Kansas Public Employers Retirement System (KPERS) and hours range from 20 to 29 hours.
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Part Time (up to 19 hours) – these opportunities may have regular schedules working consistently less than 20 hours per week or may have variable hours that fluctuate based on needs, never working more than 1000 hours per year.
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Seasonal – we hire people to help with jobs that are shorter term assignments, often in areas of work that fluctuate based on the season, such as lifeguards, park maintenance workers, etc. These roles are typically a maximum of six months in duration and may have a variety of different schedules.
