Applicant Rights and Responsibilities

Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to providing our job applicants with the best experience possible when applying for positions. To assist, this “Applicant Rights and Responsibilities” document will clarify the expectations applicants may reasonably have when applying for positions. In addition, we have provided applicants with a list of their responsibilities so they can best manage their employment search. After reading this document, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have about our recruitment and selection process at csurecruiting@csu.org or at (719) 668-7500. If you are a disabled applicant and experience difficulties with this document or the application process, please email accessibility@csu.org or call the above phone number for assistance.

Applicant Rights

As an applicant, you have the right to:

• Be treated with respect - Applicants have the right to be treated with respect and dignity in every interaction regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or other personal characteristics.
• Confidentiality - To the extent permitted by law, applicants have the right to security and confidentiality regarding their applicant data, personal background information, details of their job search, information on their application and/or resume, assessment scores, test results or any additional information as an applicant.
• Communication - Applicants have the right to receive responses to practical questions regarding their application, the recruitment and selection process, or decision criteria at any time in the selection process. Applicants have the right to clear communication regarding the requirements of the selection process, including required supplementary information, pre-employment testing requirements or other criteria deemed appropriate to the selection process.
• Be screened and assessed with fairness and consistency - Applicants have the right to be screened and assessed throughout all selection phases with appropriate measures which are job-relevant, fair, consistent, and meet all professional standards and criteria.
• Request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) - Applicants who qualify as an individual with a disability under the ADA have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations or modifications in accordance with the provisions of the ADA and other relevant legislation for any step in the selection process. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@csu.org.

Applicant Responsibilities

• Familiarize and understand the Applicant Rights and Responsibilities document - It is the applicant’s responsibility to read the document and become familiar with the information contained herein.
• Be honest - It is the applicant’s responsibility to accurately represent previous work history, qualifications, skills and experience and to provide true and complete information in connection with his or her application/resume and any additional required information or assessments.
• Actively manage the employment opportunity - It is the applicant’s responsibility to actively manage the employment opportunity by:
• • thoroughly reading the job posting and its requirements;
  • personally completing the application to ensure accurate representation of all information;
  • following all instructions before submitting the application;
  • regularly checking email for additional requirements for the position or additional communication;
  • following any specific instructions for the completion of any additional steps throughout the selection process;
  • keeping applicant information updated in Colorado Springs Utilities’ system; and
  • regularly checking on the status of his or her application throughout the selection process.
• Request accommodation in the recruiting and selection process – It is the applicant’s responsibility if he or she qualifies as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act to request a reasonable accommodation for any step in the selection process. Email accessibility@csu.org or call the Utilities Resource Center at (719) 668-7500.

If an applicant fails to meet these responsibilities:

• If an applicant fails to meet the responsibilities outlined in 1 through 3 above, he or she will not be eligible to move on in the selection process and will be withdrawn from consideration for the position.