FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Log into your governmentjobs.com account. Once logged in, look near the top right of the screen and click on your account username, then click profile.  In the general information section you can edit any of your contact information.

PDF (portable document file) is the only document type allowed on governmentjobs.com. Please convert all required documentation into this format prior to uploading.

Resumes alone cannot be accepted in lieu of a completed application through governmentjobs.com. 

Q. How do I stay informed on upcoming jobs with the City of Long Beach?
A. There are two ways to be informed on upcoming jobs with the City of Long
Beach.

Option #1 – Complete an online interest card to be notified when the job
opportunity of your interest opens again. You can complete an online interest
card for all jobs of your interest on the Job Descriptions page or for all
categories of your interest on the Job Categories page.

Option #2 – Become a subscriber to LinkLB to be informed on upcoming jobs
recruited by the Civil Service Department. Go to
http://www.longbeach.gov/linklb and create an account. Once your account
has been created, go to your Account Settings, scroll to Civil Service
subscriptions, and check the box for “Latest Job Openings”. All subscribers will
receive an email weekly of upcoming civil service jobs.

For more information on Education Evaluation Services please contact these agencies: Education Evaluation Services

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Upcoming Jobs page to learn about future opportunities with the City of Long Beach. This page is updated frequently to share opportunities as they become available.

For more information on how to obtain a keyboarding certificate, please visit our Typing Certificate Resources. 

An eligible list is a list of qualified candidates whom have successfully completed the application process for filling vacancies in the classified service of the city.

These Rules are based on Article 4 Section 26 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Typically, Open Competitive and Open Non-Competitive eligible lists may expire one year from their effective date. 

Promotional eligible lists may expire two years from their effective date.  Open Continuous eligible lists may expire six months from their effective date.

The current Eligible List — which includes all Classified Eligible List classifications, can be found by visiting Active Eligible Lists.

Promotional exams opportunities are open to current city employees only. Open competitive and non- competitive jobs are open to all qualified candidates.

Long Beach internship opportunities can be found here: http://longbeach.gov/jobs/internships/

We have created a Job Aide with written instructions. 

Job Aide Link: "How to subscribe to Link LB."

Please view the video tutorial below on "How to subscribe to Link LB."

Video Link: https://vimeo.com/350996622

We have created a Job Aide with written instructions. 

Job Aide Link: "How to subscribe to Job Category Interest Cards."

Please view the video tutorial below on "How to subscribe to Job Category Interest Cards."

Video Link: https://vimeo.com/350996601

We have created a Job Aide with written instructions. 

Job Aide Link: "How to subscribe to Classification Specification Interest Cards."

Please view the video tutorial below on "How to subscribe to Classification Specification Interest Cards."

Video Link: https://vimeo.com/350996584