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How do I learn about City of Palmdale job openings?: Job seekers may call the job hotline at (661) 267-JOBS [5627] or visit our Web site at www.cityofpalmdale.org/jobs.
How can I apply for food stamps?: See 'How do I contact the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services?'
How do I apply for welfare?: See 'How do I contact the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services?'
What jobs do you have available?: See 'How do I learn about City of Palmdale job openings?'
How can I contact Social Security Administration?: 44451 N 20TH STREET W
LANCASTER, CA 93534
www.ssa.gov
Local Number (661) 940-8534
Toll-Free 1-800-772-1213
TTY (800) 325-0778
How do I volunteer with the City of Palmdale?: You will need to start by filling out a Volunteer Application either by printing one from our Web site at www.cityofpalmdale.org/pbp/volunteer.asp and turning the application in at our Human Resources Department to fill on out at 823 East Ave Q-9, Suite B in Palmdale. We also have applications on-site. You will be informed of the next volunteer orientation.
Can I complete my community service with the City of Palmdale?: If your community service is court ordered you may contact our SAVES or Maintenance divisions. SAVES @ (661) 267-5191 or Maintenance @ (661) 267-5338. If your community service is through GAIN, a school or volunteer oriented you should follow the process of becoming a volunteer (see How do I volunteer?).
How do I contact the Employment Development Department (EDD)?: The only office in Palmdale is a One Stop Center - South Valley Work Source Center at 1817 E Ave Q, Unit A-12 in Palmdale, (661) 265-7421.
Claims are filed online at http://www.edd.ca.gov/
EDD Phone: 1-800-480-3287
Why did the City of Palmdale switch to a new online application system?: The prior application system was not user-friendly for applicants, hiring managers or the human resources department. For example, if an applicant wanted to apply for two different positions two applications would need to be completed and turned in. The benefits of our new system include; saved applicant information for future use, e-mail notification, job interest cards, and the ability to view application status. These are just a few of the applicant benefits. There are also benefits to our hiring managers and human resources department including the ability to have a virtually paperless recruitment process.
How do I contact the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services?: The Department of Social Services in Lancaster offers assistance with Food Stamps, CalWorks, General Relief and Medi-Cal 349-B East Avenue K-6 Lancaster, CA 93535 (661) 723-4021
How can I apply for a job with the new hospital, Palmdale Regional Medical Center?: Job seekers apply through Lancaster Community Hospital. Please visit their Web site http://www.palmdaleregional.com/index.php.
What's the number to Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control?: 5210 W. Ave. I
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 940-4191
What if I do not have access to a computer or I do not know how to use a computer?: Free computer access is available at the Palmdale City Library and the Human Resources department. Walk-in access is available to use one of ten computers at the Library and two computers at the Human Resources department. Applicants may also call in to schedule appointments.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you need reasonable accommodation in completing the application, or in any other part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources department.

Human Resources lobby:
823 East Ave. Q-9, Suite B, Palmdale, CA 93550, 661/267-5400

Palmdale City Library:
700 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550, 661/267-5600
What if I do not have an e-mail address?: Free e-mail is available and easy to set up through providers such as Yahoo, Hotmail, Google (GMAIL), and EXCITE. The City of Palmdale does not endorse the use of any specific e-mail service. This information is provided as a courtesy.
Can I create an application prior to applying for a job?: Yes! Visit www.governmentjobs.com and create an applicant account for free. An instruction sheet can be found on the main jobs page.
Can I submit a paper application?: No, the City will no longer accept paper applications with the new system.

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