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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
STATE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FOR:

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To review all executive branch employment opportunities visit the Massachusetts Human Resources Division website at www.mass.gov/hrd and click on Commonwealth Employment Opportunities. Revised 4/2/09
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IMPORTANT
Instructions for completing the application form.
1. Type or print clearly in black or blue ink.

2. Answer every question fully and accurately. If not applicable, please put N/A.

3. For an applicant for employment who meets the minimum entrance requirements, the Commonwealth may review, if applicable: · Criminal Offender Record Information (C.O.R.I) and; · Sex Offender Registry Information (S.O.R.I.) and; · The Central Registry of Child Abuse/Neglect reports maintained in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 51 B.

4. If an offer of employment is made to you, the Commonwealth agency may declare that the offer is contingent upon the successful results of a medical exam, references, and/or a tax and background check.

5. False or materially inaccurate information on the application will be cause for disqualification for employment or dismissal at any time during employment. 6. Read certification and releases carefully before signing. 7. Return completed application to: Executive Office of Transportation, Human Resources, 10 Park Plaza, Room 5450, Boston, MA 02116. 8. If there is a need for an alternative version of this form, please contact the Agency Diversity Officer. This application will be kept on file for one year but applicants are responsible for applying for each vacancy for which there is an interest in being considered.

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, disability, or gender, except where age or sex is a bonafide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name (First) (Middle) (City) (Last) (State) Mr. Ms. Zip(Postal) Code Home Telephone Number Personal Cell Phone Personal E-Mail Address NO Have you received unemployment benefits in the past 12 months? (required question for applicants to federal stimulus jobs) YES NO Do you have an application pending for unemployment benefits? (required question for applicants to federal stimulus jobs) YES NO Mailing Address (Street)

Home Address (if different from mailing address) Are you authorized to work in the U.S. on an unrestricted basis? YES Are you over 18 years or older? YES NO

Who referred you? Employment Agency Employee Newspaper advertisement Commonwealth's Employment Opportunities (CEO) Other Internet job site Unemployment office/One-Stop Career Center Other : ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________

EMPLOYMENT DESIRED
Position Applied For: State Agency Applying: Have you worked for the Commonwealth before? Starting salary desired NO YES Dates: Are you available for full time work? YES NO Are you available for part time work? YES NO Have you reviewed the essential functions of the job as listed on the CEO or job posting? YES NO In addition to your work history, what other experiences, skills or qualifications would qualify you for this work? ________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ How soon can you can start if a job offer is made?

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EDUCATION
Name of School Location City State Main Course of Study Did you Graduate Degree

List any additional education or training: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES (not personal): List 3 people not related to you who can comment on your work performance.
Name 1 2 3 Address Occupation Telephone Number Years Acquainted

MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION
This information is furnished on a voluntary basis. Check all that apply : Veteran Disabled Veteran Vietnam Era Veteran Dates of Service: to Branch? If Vietnam Era Veteran, have you been certified by the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity? YES NO If yes, what is the Certification #? ____________________ (Please attach Form DD214 or a copy of ODEO certification.)

IMMEDIATE FAMILY WORKING IN MASSACHUSETTS STATE GOVERNMENT Per Executive Order 444, please disclose any immediate family members, including those related to your immediate family by marriage, who are employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. You are required to complete the information below. "Immediate family" is defined as a spouse, child, parent, and sibling; and the spouse's child, parent and sibling. Include those employed in all branches of state government: judicial, legislative, executive, higher education and state authorities; and those employed as regular or contract employees, or elected officials. This "sunshine disclosure" is intended to ensure that the citizens of our Commonwealth have full confidence in their government and its hiring process. The disclosure will not be used to exclude any qualified applicant seeking a position within the Executive Branch from receiving full consideration based on the merits of his/her credentials and the requirements of the job. Attach additional pages if needed.

Name of Relative

Relationship

Title of Relative's Job

State Agency

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IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL SPACE PLEASE ATTACH A SEPARATE SHEET

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Are you employed now? Yes No

COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION IN FULL. All applicants must complete this page even if they are also submitting a resume. Begin with your most recent employment, including any present employment. Your present employer will not be contacted without your permission. You may include any verifiable work performed on a volunteer basis. Any gaps in employment must be briefly explained.
Telephone Postal Code May we contact? Specific Duties Yes No

Company Name Street Address City & State Job Title Supervisor From Dates Employed: To

Salary

Reason for Leaving May we contact? Yes No

Company Name Street Address City & State Job Title Supervisor From Dates Employed: To

Telephone ZIP (Postal) Code

Specific Duties

Salary

Reason for Leaving May we contact? Yes No

Company Name Street Address City & State Job Title Supervisor From Dates Employed: Company Name Street Address City & State Job Title Supervisor From Dates Employed: To To

Telephone ZIP (Postal) Code

Specific Duties

Salary

Reason for Leaving May we contact? Specific Duties Yes No

Telephone ZIP (Postal) Code

Salary

Reason for Leaving
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ALL APPLICANTS MUST SIGN AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE
RELEASE AND CERTIFICATION
PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING

I understand that the foregoing will be verified in order to expedite my application for employment with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I hereby authorize the Commonwealth to conduct a full investigation into my background. I authorize the Commonwealth to obtain my previous work records, employment records, character references and any other information concerning character, ability and habits and all other necessary information. Further I grant authority to the keeper of these records to release said records to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purpose of making its hiring decision. I agree that the Commonwealth shall not be liable in any respect if a job offer is not extended, is withdrawn, or my employment is terminated because of false statement, omissions or answers made by me on this application. I agree that my previous employers shall not be liable with regard to any information provided by them in connection with this release. I certify under the pains and penalty of perjury that all statements made by me on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I have withheld nothing, which, if disclosed, would affect this application unfavorably. I understand that any false statements, omissions or answers made by me on this application can result in my immediate termination. In compliance with the Immigration and Reform and Control Act of 1986, I understand that I will be required to provide approved documentation that verifies my right to work in the United States on my first day of employment. I have received the list of approved documents with this application. I understand that unless I attain permanent status pursuant to MGL Chapter 31 or am subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, my employment will be at-will, which means that both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and I are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any non-statutorily prohibited reason or for no reason at all, with or without notice. I hereby acknowledge that I have read in full and understand the above statements and conditions of employment.

__________________________________________ Signature of Applicant

________________________________ Date

____________________________________________________ Printed Name

"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." MGL Ch.149, Section 19B

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Applicants with Special Language Skills or Professional Licenses or those applying to agencies that are open nights and weekends should complete and submit this form
MISCELLANEOUS JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
JOB INTEREST Shift preferred 1st (Days) 2nd

(Evenings)

3rd (approx. 11:00pm ­7:00am)

Are you available to work EVERY Saturday and Sunday? YES NO

Please prioritize your geographical preference(s) by numbering the boxes for locations to work. 1 means the most desired position; 6 equals the least desired location. Boston Metro Boston Central Northeast Southeastern

Western

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

List any professional licenses, registrations or certifications you possess: License _______________________ License Number ____________ Date Issued ________ Expiration Date ________ License _______________________ License Number ____________ Date Issued ________ Expiration Date ________ License _______________________ License Number ____________ Date Issued ________ Expiration Date ________ ENGLISH LANGUAGE Simple conversation: Simple Reading: Read and speak fluently YES NO YES NO YES NO LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES List any language(s) other than English in which you are proficient including Sign Language and Braille. * Language Conversational Reading Writing HIGH MOD LOW HIGH MOD LOW HIGH MOD LOW (Fluent) (Good) (Fair) (Fluent) (Good) (Fair) (Fluent) (Good) (Fair)

Describe your proficiency in the English Language

* If language proficiency is required, the Commonwealth may administer a Bilingual Certification Examination.

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Do not complete this page unless a hiring state agency requests this information. Criminal Records History Disclosure Form
Criminal Offender Record Information (C.O.R.I) and Sex Offender Registry Information (S.O.R.I.)
Have you been convicted of a felony? YES NO

Having a conviction may not necessarily automatically disqualify you from consideration. A criminal background check will only occur, and its results will only be considered, in those instances where a prospective employee shall have been deemed otherwise qualified and the content of a criminal record is relevant to the duties and qualifications of the position in question. Such instances will include, without limitation, those in which a criminal conviction creates a statutory disqualification for the position, or the position requires interaction with vulnerable populations and a criminal background check is necessary to ensure that the applicant does not pose a public safety risk.

If yes, please explain.* __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor other than a first misdemeanor conviction for drunkenness, simple assault, speeding, minor traffic violations, affray, or disturbance of the peace within the last 5 years? YES NO (Conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.) If yes, please explain.* __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ * "An applicant for employment with a sealed record on file with the Commissioner of Probation may answer `no record' with respect to an inquiry herein relative to prior arrests, criminal court appearances or convictions. In addition, any applicant for employment may answer `no record' with respect to any inquiry relative to prior arrests, court appearances and adjudications in all cases of delinquency or as a child in need of services which did not result in a complaint transferred to the superior court for criminal prosecution." MGL Ch. 276, Section 100A.

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Do not complete this page unless a hiring state agency requests this information. Criminal Records Notification Form
If employed, I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Commonwealth. I understand if convicted of a felony, I will notify my supervisor immediately. I agree to furnish such additional information and complete such examination as may be required to complete an employment process and understand that this application for employment in no way obligates the Commonwealth to employ me. I acknowledge that the Commonwealth will, if applicable, review the Criminal Offender Record Information (C.O.R.I.), Sex Offender Registry Information (S.O.R.I.) and the Central Registry of Child Abuse/Neglect reports in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 119, Section 51B.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read in full and understand the above statement.

____________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant ____________________________________________________ Printed Name

_______________________________ Date

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Do not complete this page unless a hiring state agency requests this information

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL & DRUG SCREENING NOTICE PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING

If an offer of employment is made to you, the Commonwealth may specify that it is contingent upon the results of a medical exam. I freely and voluntarily agree to submit to a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen, as it relates to the requirements of a specific job, as part of my pre-employment application to the Commonwealth. I understand that either refusal to submit to such screening, or failure to qualify according to the minimum standards established by the Commonwealth for this screening may disqualify me from further consideration for employment. Further, I understand that any positive drug test results will be communicated in a confidential manner. I hereby acknowledge that I have read in full and understand the above statements.

______________ Signature of Applicant

_____________________________ Date

____________________________________________________ Printed Name

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THIS IS AN INSERT provided for Informational Purposes Only
IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT REQUIREMENT
In compliance with the Immigration and Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to provide approved documentation that verifies your right to work in the United States prior to beginning work. Please be prepared to provide any of the following documentation if you are offered and accept a position: (This Verification Process Is Required For All Employees (Both Citizen And Non-Citizen) Hired After November 6, 1986.) The list below is effective April 3, 2009. List A: Any one of the following: (These establish both identity and employment authorization) 1. U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card 2. Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551) 3. Foreign passport that contains a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 printed notation on a machinereadable immigrant visa. 4. Employment Authorization Document containing a photo (Form I-766) 5. In the case of a non-immigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status a foreign passport with Form I-94 or Form I-94A bearing the same as the passport and containing an endorsement of the alien's nonimmigrant status. 6. Passport from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) or the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) with Form I-94 or Form I-94A indicating non-immigrant admission under the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the FSM or RMI. OR one from List B and one from List C: These establish identity: LIST B 1. State Driver's license or similar state I.D. card with photo or other approved identifying information 2. ID card issued by federal, state, or local government agency containing photo and required identifying information 3. School ID card with photograph 4. Voter's registration card 5. US military card or a draft card 6. Military dependent's ID card 7. US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card 8. Native American tribal document 9. Driver's license issued by a Canadian governmental authority For those under 18 years of age: 10. School record or report card 11. Clinic, doctor or hospital record 12. Day-care or nursery school record

LIST C

These establish employment authorization: 1. Social Security Account Number card other than one that specifies on the face that the issuance of the card does not authorize employment in the United States. 2. Certification of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (Form FS-545) 3. Certification of Report of Birth issued by the Department of State (Form DS-1350) 4. Original or certified U.S. birth certificate bearing an official seal 5. Native American tribal document 6. U.S. Citizen ID Card (Form I-197) 7. ID Card for Use of Resident Citizen in the United States (Form I-179) 8. Employment authorization document issued by Department of Homeland Security

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DATA RECORD

THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL INSERT APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is committed in spirit as well as in action, to abide by all laws dealing with equal employment opportunity. It is our policy to guarantee equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, military status, sexual orientation, or disability, which can be reasonably accommodated. Further, the Commonwealth will act in good faith, to affirmatively recruit and consider for promotion individuals in protected categories. Age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, military status, sexual orientation, or disability are not factors in employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, lay-off, disciplining and termination. In order to effectively monitor the success of our recruitment and employment efforts, it is requested that you provide the following information. Please submit your form directly to Executive Office of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights, 10 Park Plaza, Room 6620, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Mukiya Baker-Gomez, Civil Rights Director for Internal Operations. The completion of this Data Record is optional. If you choose to volunteer the requested information please note that all Affirmative Action Data Records are kept in a confidential file and are not a part of your application for employment or your personnel file. Your cooperation is voluntary. Inclusion or exclusion of any affirmative action data will not jeopardize or adversely affect any employment decision.
(PLEASE PRINT)

Name Address

(First)

(Middle)

( Last ) (State) (Zip Code)

(Street)

(City)

Telephone Number (s) Male CHECK ONE Check one of the following: (Race) White Black Hispanic Native American (American Indian or Alaskan Native) (If Native American, please attach documentation of tribal affiliation) Check if the following is applicable: Vietnam Era Veteran* (Ninety (90) days of active duty service, any part of which occurred between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975) Female Asian/Pacific Islander

*In order to qualify for Affirmative Action status as a Vietnam Era Veteran, you must apply for Eligibility Certification which is issued by the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity. Forms are available from the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (617) 727-7441.

__________________________________ Applicant Signature

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DATA RECORD

THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL INSERT APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is committed in spirit as well as in action, to abide by all laws dealing with equal employment opportunity. It is our policy to guarantee equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to their disability which can be reasonably accommodated. Further, the Commonwealth will act in good faith, to affirmatively recruit and consider for promotion individuals in protected categories. Disability is not a factor in employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, lay-off, disciplining and termination. In order to effectively monitor the success of our recruitment and employment efforts, it is requested that you provide the following information. Please submit your form directly to Executive Office of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights, 10 Park Plaza, Room 6620, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Mukiya Baker-Gomez, Civil Rights Director for Internal Operations.. The completion of this Data Record is optional. If you choose to volunteer the requested information please note that all Affirmative Action Data Records are kept in a confidential file and are not a part of your application for employment or your personnel file. Your cooperation is voluntary. Inclusion or exclusion of any affirmative action data will not jeopardize or adversely affect any employment decision. (PLEASE PRINT) Name Address (First) (Street) (Middle) (City) (Last) (State) (Zip)

Telephone Number (s) Check if the following is applicable: Person with a disability* A disability means a physical or mental impairment with substantially limits one or more major life activities; a record of such impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment. ("Major Life Activities" includes but is not limited to functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working. Information on disability is maintained by the ADA Coordinator and is not shared with Human Resources.) *If you wish to obtain Affirmative Action status as a Person with a Disability after you have been employed by this agency you may need to submit self-identification and verification of such with the ADA Coordinator if your disability is not obvious. Appropriate forms are available at this agency's Diversity Office.

__________________________________ Applicant Signature

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