At Colorado Springs Utilities, we put the right people in the right positions at the right time. We do this through a selection process using a variety of tools and materials. This process may include pre-screening questions you receive by e-mail, phone interviews, face-to-face interviews, in-basket activities, pre-employment testing, job shadowing, reference and background checks, written assessments, and hands-on assessments. Some positions require more time to accomplish all of this. Here are a few facts explaining what to expect.
- Job postings are open a minimum of 5 days.
- Human Resources screens the applications and refers qualified applicants to the hiring authority.
- In-basket exercises, pre-employment testing, and written or hands-on assessments may be used at various stages of the overall selection process.
- Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring authority.
- Be aware it may be several weeks before candidates are selected for interviews.
- Interviews can take up to 4 weeks to complete.
While the selection process may be longer than what you may see with other employers, we believe it is necessary as part of our commitment to hiring the right people. The benefit to you is knowing that you will be working with only the best!
Where to Start
To be considered for a position, you must submit your resume/application electronically using Colorado Springs Utilities’ Web-based tools to a specific job posting. If there is not a position posted that you are interested in, you can complete a general application. Completing a general application provides us with your information. In doing so, as new positions are posted, we search the database for key words matching the job posting. If your name comes up in that search, we will send an email asking you to apply if interested.
