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Human Resources FAQ

List of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for Human Resources.

If I'm having trouble with the Online Employment Application, where can I get help?

To get help with the Online Employment Application, you can contact the Webmaster at webmaster@douglascountyks.org.

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What are the technical requirements that will allow me to fill out the Online Employment Application?

 Required settings include: JavaScript enabled and an up-to-date browser version.

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After saving my partially filled-out Online Employment Application, how long will my information be stored until I can finish my application?

Partially filled-out applications will be stored for up to 7 days after the initial account creation. After 7 days, you're application would be deleted from our system, and you would then need to fill out a new application.

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Can I keep re-applying for the same position?

No. Once you've submitted your application to a job opening with a specific Job ID, you cannot re-apply to that same job opening. You can however track the status of that job opening under the 'Job Tracker' section on your application's home page.

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Can I mail, fax, or bring an application in person to the Personnel Dept.?

No applications that are mailed, faxed, or brought into the Personnel Dept. will be accepted unless extenuating circumstances exist.

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Can I put more than one position on my application, or am I required to fill out one application for each position that I apply for?

You can put one or more jobs next to "Job(s) applied for" at the top-left of the paper application. Therefore, you are not required to fill out one application for each position applied for.

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Do I have to fill out the entire Online Employment Application at one time, or can I fill it out over a period of time?

After the initial account creation, you will then have up to 7 days to complete your application and apply for at least one position. Otherwise, you're application will be deleted from our system, and you would then need to fill out a new application.

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How can I apply for one or more positions with Douglas County?

To apply for one or more positions with Douglas County, Kansas, you must:

View Current Job Openings
Review jobs by visiting the 'Current Job Openings' page.

Apply Online
Apply online by visiting the 'Online Employment Application' page.

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How can I find out the status of a position that I've applied for?

You can track the status of all job opening that you've previously applied for under the 'Job Tracker' section on the very bottom of your application's home page.

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Once I've completed filling out the Online Employment Application, will I have a chance to review and edit my application before submitting it to a job opening?

Yes. You can always review and edit your application as long as it's stored in our system. It is suggested that you complete all editing *before* submitting it to a job opening.

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Once I've completed the Online Employment Application and have submitted it to a job opening, how long will my application stored?

Your Online Employment Application will be stored indefinitely as long as you continue to apply for new positions with Douglas County, Kansas.

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What are the steps for filling out an Online Employment Application?

There are four sections to the one-page Online Employment Application, including:

1: Job Application includes:
 

  • Contact Info
  • Questionnaire
  • Driver's License Info (optional)
  • Availability
  • Employment Experience (optional)
  • Educational Experience (optional)
  • References (optional)
  • Drug Screening Question
  • Law Enforcement Info (optional)
  • Resume/Cover letter Attachment (optional) (Combine into one document)

2: Certify & Save includes:
 

  • Certify the Terms And Conditions
  • Save all application data

3: Submit Application To Job(s) includes:
 

  • Submittal of your application to at least one job opening.

4: Job Tracker includes:
 

  • Tracking of jobs you've previously applied for, including the status of each job (OPEN, CLOSED, or FILLED).

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What is the Online Employment Application?

The Online Employment Application is a way for applicants to fill out and indefinitely store their employment application online with the Douglas County Personnel Division, as long as it has been completed and submitted.

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Where do I go to get started on my Online Employment Application, and what information will I need?

You can get started on your own Online Employment Application by visiting the Online Employment Application: Login Page. You will need the following information to complete your application: Contact Information, Answers to Questionnaire, Availability, Answer to Drug Screening Question, and Acceptance of Terms & Conditions. Optionally, you can also include Driver's License Information, Employment Experience, Educational Experience, References (up to three), and Resume/Cover Letter Attachment.

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