City of Long Beach Launches Local Hiring Preferences

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PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach has launched its Local Hiring Preferences initiative, a bold step forward in creating a thriving, locally-driven workforce by offering enhanced consideration to eligible applicants during the City's hiring process. The Local Hiring Preferences initiative reinforces the City's ongoing commitment to fostering a localized workforce grounded in opportunity, equity, inclusivity and mutual investment for the future of Long Beach.

"Measure JB, the Long Beach Jobs Promise, laid the groundwork for stronger local hiring and economic opportunity," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "By hiring local, we're committed to fostering a workforce rooted in community and equity, giving residents and the next generation of public servants the chance to build meaningful careers while making a real impact in their hometown."

With over 500 diverse job opportunities across 23 departments, the City offers a wide range of career paths for every passion and skill set, from entry level to advanced roles.

With the implementation of Local Hiring Preferences, points will be given to eligible Long Beach residents, graduates of local institutions, internal candidates, and those who have completed internships and apprenticeships. Applicants must complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire, now included as part of the job application process for classified positions, to determine eligibility and receive preference points. Candidates must still meet the minimum requirements screening and pass any required assessment before preference points can be added. Local preference points are awarded in addition to the City's existing veterans' preference points, which continue to be available to veterans, disabled veterans, spouses of disabled veterans and un-remarried spouses of deceased veterans. Preference points may improve a candidate's ranking on an eligible list but does not guarantee selection or advancement in the process. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring department based on interviews, references and other factors.

A detailed list of eligibility criteria, verification requirements and answers to frequently asked questions is available on the Jobs webpage at longbeach.gov/jobs.

"We are committed to investing in the people who make our community strong. By prioritizing local talent, we're not only filling positions with skilled, passionate individuals, but also fostering economic growth and deeper community connections," said Bryce M. Tyler, Director of Human Resources Department.

Local Hiring Preferences reflect the City's dedication to creating a workforce that truly represents the community it serves by reducing barriers to employment and creating pathways for locals to build rewarding careers in public service.

Job seekers can get connected to current openings and job resources in the City at longbeach.gov/jobs.

For more information about the HR Department, visit longbeach.gov/hr.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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