Online Application Guide

Online Application Steps


You will need an email account to receive notifications concerning your job application with the City of Grapevine.

Create an Application Before Applying for a Job

  1. Log in to Government Jobs
  2. Create an account.
    • If you have already created a user account, log in using your previously created username and password. You will not be able to create another applicant account using the same e-mail address.
  3. Enter your new account information. You must remember this information in order to check the status of your application or apply for other jobs.
  4. Proceed by following the screen directions.
  5. Save your work on each screen and when you are done.

Apply for Specific Job Opening


  1. Find jobs on the Job Opportunities page.
  2. Review detailed information such as job description, benefits, supplemental questions, salary, etc.
  3. Logging in to Government Jobs
    • If you already have a City of Grapevine or Government Jobs account, log in using the applicant username and password that you created previously. Skip to Step 6 or 7. You will not be able to create another account using the same e-mail address.
    • Or, if you have never registered with Government Jobs, you will need to create an account.
  4. Enter your new account information. You must remember this information in order to check the status of your application or apply for other jobs.
  5. Create an application. Input a title for your application for your future reference. Or, if you already have an application in our online system, you do not need to recreate a new application. You can apply for new jobs with a previously created application. You will be given a chance to update your information and tailor it as needed to the job you are currently applying for.
  6. Fill in the "Personal Profile" information if you are creating a new application. If this is a previously created application, review and update.
  7. Add education, work experience, certificates, and other information. Save after each section. To add additional entries in any of these sections, click on "Add".
  8. If you wish to enter a resume, you may cut and paste from a previously completed resume into this section. Or you may start from scratch. Resumes are not required for every position, but in certain cases will reflect positively on your application.
  9. Answer the agency-wide supplemental questions, or review your answers if you are using a previously created application. Save and proceed when done.
  10. Answer the job-specific supplemental questions, if any. Save and proceed when done.
  11. Review your application carefully. Incomplete information may disqualify your application. When you are satisfied that your application is complete, scroll to the bottom and confirm your application.
  12. Sign on the digital signature screen.You will be asked to sign a paper form if consent forms are requested.
Congratulations! You have successfully completed your job application with the City of Grapevine. We wish you the best in your job search.

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