Application FAQs
Application FAQs
Washoe County has over 300 different classifications of positions performing a wide variety of job duties. The County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees hired in authorized positions. Washoe County accepts applications only for positions for which we are actively recruiting.
Vacant firefighter positions are filled using an eligibility list. We do not accept applications for firefighter unless we are updating our eligibility listing through the open recruitment process. The open recruitment for firefighter is advertised through our online application system--check it frequently. Visit Sierra Fire Protection District webpage to learn more about the requirements for firefighter positions.
http://www.washoecounty.us/humanresources/careers/fire.htm
Sheriff`s Office vacancies are also advertised on the County`s online application system. To learn more about the job requirements for deputy sheriff recruit, visit the Sheriff`s Office webpage
http://www.washoecounty.us/humanresources/careers/sheriff.htm
If you have additional questions after reviewing the job posting, please contact the Recruiting Analyst whose email address and telephone number is listed on the job information.
No. Washoe County only accepts online application for current open vacancies. There are often supplemental questionnaires, written essay exams, or special instructions that go with specific job postings. If an application is submitted without these attachments, you may be disqualified from the exam process.
Applications are accepted via our online application system. Using the Internet, you may go to http://www.washoecounty.us/humanresources/careers/jobs.htm
to register with our online application system. Once you have registered, you may apply for any of the open positions listed on the Job Opportunities page--simply click on `Apply Online` and apply for the position via the Internet.
Kiosks are set up in the Human Resources lobby for those without Internet access.
If a typing or data entry certificate is required for a specific job, a typing voucher and a listing of authorized agencies will be provided to you. You must contact one of the authorized agencies listed to schedule your test. Typing/data entry certificates will only be accepted from the agencies listed.
Some recruitments are "open until further notice," meaning official Washoe County employment applications will be taken until further notice as no deadline has been set. Recruitments are announced this way when it is unknown how long it will take to obtain a sufficient number of applications.
Jobs experiencing frequent turnover also necessitate leaving a recruitment open to accept applications continuously. Other recruitments have a closing date on the announcement, which means there is a deadline for filing applications. This procedure is followed when it is certain that a sufficient number of applications will be received within a specified time. It is important to note this information when applying in order to submit your official application before the deadline. In either case, it is in your best interest to return application materials promptly.
As with any open position, once a closing date (deadline) has passed, no applications will be accepted. Please continue to visit the Job Opportunities page and apply for new jobs as they become available.
You will be notified via email within a few weeks of the closing date of the job posting notifying you that: A) you have met the qualifications and you are proceeding to the examination, or B) your application did not indicate that you have the necessary qualifications for the job. The Department of Human Resources generally will not call you.
If you believe that the Department of Human Resources has failed to correctly evaluate your qualifications, you may file a request for review within 5 working days of the notification date.
Applications are required of each person applying for a position. It is likely that you may have acquired additional skills, experience and education since you originally applied that should be considered. In addition, completing an online application ensures your qualifications and personal information will be documented and ensures accurate applicant tracking information for every position.
Please log into the online application system using the link listed below. Washoe County employees: your log in information is the same as your network log in. For non county applicants: your login information is the user id and password you created when you applied online. Once you log in, you may ONLY update your contact information (address, city, state, zip code, phone number and email address).
Please note: You will be able to view the list of positions you have previously applied for and your online applications, however, you may not make any changes to the online application if the position you applied for is no longer open online.
https://recruit.washoecounty.us/webdynpro/dispatcher/local/ApplicantPortal/ApplicantPortal
Thank you for visiting the Washoe County HR Website.
For questions regarding this page, please contact: careers@washoecounty.us
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