Steens Mountain Packers-Lodging, Outfitters and Guides on Steens Mtn in Frenchglen, Oregon

The following includes an application for employment with Steens Mountain Packers, and links to a copy of the work and personal reference forms. To submit an application to be considered for employment with SMP, please print out and complete the application and reference forms (2 each) then return them to SMP with all attachments. When submitting your application, please include a letter of introduction summarizing important aspects of yourself, your skills, and tell us why you feel you would be an asset to SMP.

These references should address all questions asked on the reference forms linked below. Your references should return their submissions to you in sealed envelopes for you to send in when your packet is complete.

Personal Information
Name:			Date:
Address:			SSN#
			Height:
Phone			Weight:
D.O.B.:	Sex: M F		Marital Status:
Position Applying For:
Health
Do you have any health problems?			If so, give details on separate sheet.
Do you have any allergies?			If so, give details on separate sheet.
Do you suffer from occasional back problems, neck trouble, or other muscular malfunctions?			If so, give details on separate sheet.
Do you have any physical or emotional disability that would prevent you from performing the job you applied for?
Background Information
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a Fish & Wildlife violation?			If so, please give details on separate sheet.
Have you ever been convicted of a DUII?			If so, please give details on separate sheet.
Do you smoke?	Do you a valid drivers license?		Do you have a car?
Do you use controlled substances?
Has you drivers license ever been suspended or revoked?			If so, please give details on separate sheet.
Do you play a musical instrument?
Education History
High School or Equivalent			Date GED:
Name:			Date Graduated:
Address:

College/University/Trade School
Name:			Date Graduated:
Address:			Degree:

Subject areas of study:
Professional Development Coursework
Name of Organization:			Date Completed:
Address:

Advanced Training Certificate in:			Please attach copy of certificate.
Use additional sheets if necessary for additional coursework.
Employment History
Please list your three most recent employers below.
Employer Name:
Address:

Phone:
Supervisor Name & Title:
Your Position & Duties:

Date Started:			Date Ended:

Employer Name:
Address:

Phone:
Supervisor Name & Title:
Your Position & Duties:

Date Started:			Date Ended:

Employer Name:
Address:

Phone:
Supervisor Name & Title:
Your Position & Duties:

Date Started:			Date Ended:
Special Skills & Qualifications
Please summarize any special training and skills that may qualify you to perform job related functions in the position for which you are applying.
Please attach copies of any certificates you hold for special training. (i.e.-first aid card, food handler card, other certifications.)
Please list special accomplishments, awards, etc., that you have completed or received:
Please tell us about your hobbies and special interests:
Please list any additional information you would like us to consider:
Essay Questions
Please answer at least 6 of the following questions on a separate sheet and submit them with your completed application.
1. Define cooperation and teamwork, especially as they help to create a good work environment. How do you express them? Please give specific examples.
2. What was the worst aspect of your last job? How did you handle the situation? Looking back on it would you do anything differently? What?
3. What is work ethic and how would you describe yours?
4. What do you feel are your weak and strong points? What have you done or what are you doing to build on the strong and develop the weak?
5. What have you done that shows initiative and willingness to work? Please be specific.
6. Describe your least valuable or most frustrating work experience? Why was it least valuable or frustrating and how did you respond?
7. Tell us about the kinds of rewards that make you feel adequately recognized for your contributions.
8. Have you ever been in a position of management or leadership? What did you do? What were your challenges and how would you describe your leadership style? If you were to be in that situation again, what would you do differently?
9. Who has been most influential in your life? Why?
Work Reference Form		Personal Reference Form

Steens Mountain Packers is an equal opportunity employer and selects the best qualified individual for the job based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. A routine inquiry may be made during the processing of this application that will provide information concerning employment record, educational background, and/or criminal records. Information as to the nature and scope of these inquiries will be provided upon written request as required by law.

By agreeing below, the applicant declares all answers to the questions on this application and any attachments, (i.e.-resume, certificates, essays, etc), or in reference to seeking or obtaining employment here, to be true and accurate and furthermore gives Steens Mountain Packers the right to investigate all references given. The applicant hereby releases and holds harmless any person or entity responding to inquiries from Steens Mountain Packers regarding the accuracy of the information represented by the applicant on the application, any attachments or in seeking or obtaining employment here. The applicant releases and holds harmless Steens Mountain Packers for making any inquiries to ascertain the veracity of the information presented by the applicant in the application, it's attachments or in seeking or obtaining employment. The applicant also understands that any false statement, misrepresentation and/or omissions will be sufficient cause for refusal to hire or immediate dismissal after hiring.

The applicant understands that this document does not constitute an employment contract. Furthermore, either the employee or company may terminate employment at will, with or without cause, at any time. Offers of seasonal employment are conditioned upon an applicant passing a pre-employment drug screening, accepting Steens Mountain Packers policies, including our Substance Abuse Policy, and providing proof of identity and legal right to work in the U.S. Once these conditions have been satisfied, the offer of seasonal at will employment is finalized.

Please remember to enclose: a letter of introduction, your completed application, two work references and two personal references (each sealed and attached to your application), copies of any certificates or other attachments, your completed essays, and the optional recent photo. We will not consider an application without all necessary materials attached.

Thank you for the time you have spent on this application. We hope to get a chance to meet you. The process of choosing our staff is very important to us and we will contact you with our decisions as soon as possible.