Send resume to hiring manager then get a call for an interview with a writing portion and hope for a call back from the hiring person. If not they may keep your resume on file for future reference.
I applied online. I interviewed at Port of Los Angeles
Interview
Sent in city application. Takes weeks-months to get called in for interview. Interview was about 20 minutes. I was interviewed by 2 people. Asked about my experience leading a team, using computer databases, what you want to get out of the job, how your major relates to the job. I had to do a typed written response. I was given 20 minutes and an essay prompt to write about.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
How is what your studying going to help you with this job?