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An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Chatham is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by federal, state or local law. Any person who needs assistance in fully participating in the application process should contact the Town of Chatham Human Resources Department.

A fully completed application is required for each position applied for. Also, “see resume” is not acceptable in any field.

Please do not write "see resume". Please account for the last 4 positions you have held. Start with your present or last employer. You may include military service and any verifiable work performed as an intern or volunteer. You (____) may (____) may not contact my present employer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon a physical examination, and an occupational evaluation, where required. Satisfactory fitness to perform the essential duties of the position is a condition of employment.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug test, where required. Satisfactory completion of a required drug or alcohol test is a condition of employment as outlined in the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy of the Town of Chatham.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

CAREFULLY READ ALL PARTS OF THIS APPLICATION FORM BEFORE SIGNING.

1. I understand that acceptance of this application by the Town of Chatham does not imply that I will be employed. (Exceptions to A is an employee filling out this application for promotional purposes only).
2. The information that I have provided is true and complete. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of any fact in my application, resume, or in any other materials, or as provided during interviews, can be justification for refusal of employment or can be justification for termination from employment, if employed.
3. I understand that any offer of employment that I receive from the Town of Chatham is contingent upon my successful completion of the pre-employment screening process including but not limited to the Town of Chatham receiving satisfactory references, a satisfactory criminal history and Criminal Offense Record Inquiry if required, satisfactory verification of driver’s license or certifications where required and satisfactory completion of any required post-offer preemployment drug test or physical examination.
4. In processing my application for employment, the Town of Chatham may verify all of the information provided by me concerning, among other things, my prior employment or military record, education, character, general reputation and personal characteristics.
5. I authorize the Town to take whatever steps deemed necessary to obtain information regarding my qualifications for employment including contacting my present and former employers, by contacting individuals listed as business, educational or personal references, and by contacting other individuals to provide or further clarify information about me.
6. I hereby release my present and former employers and all individuals contacted for factual information about me from any and all liability for damages arising from furnishing the requested information.
7. If employed by the Town of Chatham, I understand that as a condition of employment, I may be required to furnish additional or updated medical information, that I may be required to undergo a physical examination, and/or an occupational evaluation, that I may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing, that the Town may request a Criminal Offense Record Inquiry (CORI check) on me, investigate my driving record or verify my license(s) or certification(s) as required for employment at any time during my employment. As a condition of employment an employee may be required to provide additional or updated information especially if this ermployee has been on workers comp and may require both drug testing and an employment physical in order to allow us to have the necessary information for making a proper decision or reasonable accommodations, if necessary.
8. I understand that the Town of Chatham is an at-will employer. If employed, I understand that my employment may be terminated with or without cause at any time unless there is an appropriate bargaining unit contract.

My electronic signature Certifies That I Have Read And Agree With The Above Statement And All Statements Contained In This Application For Employment.