| Tips for Applying with Jefferson County |
- You do not need to create a separate application for every job that you apply for.
- Each applicant must have his/her own account. You cannot share accounts.
- First time applying?
Step 1: Read the application guidelines (pdf).
Step 2: Create an account on our secure site. This will require a Username and Password. Please keep this for your records.
Step 3: Select the "Build Job Application" link to create your application.
- If you already have an account, login using your username and password. You will not be able to create another account using the same e-mail address.
- It is important that your application or resume show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including month and year start and end dates (example: May 1999 - June 2005).
- If you held several positions while employed with one organization, please add a new work experience for each position.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.
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| Q. Can I apply for more than one job a one time? |
| Yes, within site you can create a profile and apply to multiple positions. We recommend you thoroughly address the supplemental questions. These additional questions may be different depending on the job openings you are applying for. |
| Q. Do you accept applications/resumes for future consideration? |
| No. We accept applications and resumes only for current open positions. However, there is a Job Interest Alert that you can subscribe to and receive up-to-date notifications when selected positions become open. |
| Q. Do I need to be a resident of Jefferson County to work at the County? |
| No. Jefferson County does not have a residency requirement. |
| Q. What kind of requirements are there for County employment? |
| Positions may have different requirements. Please refer to the job announcement for specific information. |
| Q. What is the application process? |
| Once applications are received, they are reviewed by a member of the recruiting team. They are then forwarded to the hiring supervisor for further review. Please note: Within Applicant Login page, once you submit your information you will receive a confirmation email. |
| Q. How can I check the status of a job posting? |
| Login to the Applicant Login page and click the middle option select “Application Status”. |
| Q. How will I be notified if I am selected for an interview? |
| Generally, the hiring department will call you to arrange for an interview. However, when you create your account you can also let us know by which method you would prefer to be notified about application status, testing dates and examination results –choices currently available are Email or Paper. Make sure your contact information is kept up to date before submitting your application. |
| Q. Does Jefferson County offer accommodations? |
| Any qualifying individual requiring an ADA accommodation during any part of the selection process should advise Human Resources of the need. |
| Q. What benefits does the County offer? |
| Jefferson County offers a rich and generous benefit package. Go to the menu on the left, click on "Benefits Summary" to review a comprehensive review of the benefits offered. |
| Q. How do I complete an online application? |
| For information on how to apply online for a job, please refer to the Online Employment Application Guide. |
| Q. How long does it take to complete this process? |
| It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete all sections of the application. |
| Q. How do I save my information? |
| If at any time you need to exit out of the application form, click the "Save" button at the bottom of the form. All of the information that you have input up to that point will be stored. You can return to your application later by logging into your account with your username and password. |
| Q. How do I move between steps? |
| The application steps appear in order at the top of the screen to allow you to move back and forth between steps of the application. Click on a step to go to that step. After you complete a step, you will be taken to the next step, and the new step's link will become clickable. |
| Q. How do I move between sections? |
| The section navigation bar appears at the top of the form, beneath the application step links. Click a section name to go to that section. |
| Q. How do I edit information I've already entered? |
| Click on a step at the top of the page to go to that step. To go to a specific section in the Job Application step, click on the section name in the section navigation bar. Information you've already entered appears at the bottom of each section. Click on the 'EDIT' link next to any piece of information to edit it. The information will be displayed for you to edit, but remember to click the "Save" button after you've made your changes. |
| Q. How do I delete information I've already entered? |
| You can delete a completed piece of information by clicking the 'DELETE' link next to that information at the bottom of the section. |
| Q. Why am I not seeing the application steps? |
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If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, check your browser settings:
- Click on the 'Tools' menu
- Select 'Internet Options'
- Click on the 'Content' tab
- In the 'Content Advisor' section, if there is a button labeled 'Disable', select it and enter the required password you previously established for the Content Advisor.
After completing the site application, you may wish to repeat steps 1-3 and 'Enable' the Content Advisor again. |
| Q. Why is the system returning me to the application profile instead of permitting me to complete the application? |
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First, check to see if you have completed all required fields. If all required fields have been completed, and you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, check your browser settings to make sure that the Content Advisor is not preventing you from completing the application process by following these steps:
- Click on the 'Tools' menu
- Select 'Internet Options'
- Click on the 'Content' tab
- In the 'Content Advisor' section, if there is a button labeled 'Disable', select it and enter the required password you previously established for the Content Advisor.
After completing the site application, you may wish to repeat steps 1-3 and 'Enable' the Content Advisor again.
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