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Employment Information and Form
Thank you for your interest in working with the Hemphill family of companies (Hemphill Construction, Suncoast Infrastructure and MSI).
Please fill out the attached application as accurately and completely as possible. If you do not include prior work history or if you
do not completely fill out the application, you will not be considered further for employment. Do not refer to a resume or other document.
If you are selected for further consideration, we will contact you to schedule an interview. Applications will remain on file
for 60 days from the date of completion.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to provide you with a status on your application. No phone calls please.
Hemphill Construction Company is a Section 3 Certified Contractor. If you are a Section 3 resident, you are eligible for preference in employment
opportunities with our organization. To request preference, you must be a Section 3 resident, complete the required Section 3 certification form
and provide supporting documentation to confirm your eligibility.
What is Section 3?
Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that helps foster local economic development, neighborhood
economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. The Section 3 program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance,
to the greatest extent feasible, provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities for low- or very-low income residents in
connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods.
Who are Section 3 residents?
Section 3 residents are:
- Public housing residents or
- Persons who live in the area where a HUD-assisted project is located and who have a household income that falls below HUD's income limits.
Determining Income Levels
- Low income is defined as 80% or below the median income of that area.
- Very low income is defined as 50% or below the median income of that area.
Who receives priority under Section 3?
For training and employment:
- Persons in public and assisted housing
- Persons in the area where the HUD financial assistance is spent
- Participants in HUD Youthbuild programs
- Homeless persons
How do I request Section 3 preference?
- Answer yes to Section 3 preference on your employment application;
- Complete the HUD Section 3 resident certification form for your county of residence; and
- Provide the employer with documentation of your Section 3 eligibility (public housing lease, federal assistance receipt or tax return)
For more information on the Section 3 program, visit your local HUD office or go to HUD.
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