I first became aware of the opening from a newspaper ad. I then submitted an application/cover letter and resume to the City HR department. They ran a background check as they do for all applicants; I then received a call from HR asking if I would be willing to submit to a drug testing. I complied with that requirement and was then notified to appear at a date and time for a knowledge testing appointment for the particular position to be followed by a first interview. The first interview is conducted by a panel that normally selects 2-3 individuals to return for a second interview; however, I was offered the position following the panel's discussion review two days following my first interview.