Frequently Asked Questions

Human Resources is committed to ensuring that this process is easy and user-friendly. To help applicants, the Department of Human Resources will assist you with this process. The Department of Human Resources does not currently possess the electronic resources to assist walk-in candidates with completing the online application. Give them a call at 410-638-3201 for any questions or view the

A list of available positions can be viewed 24 hours a day; 7 days a week from any computer with Internet access.

There are a number of ways to access the vacancies and submit an online application. You may use the public computers located at any public library. Be prepared to sign up to use a computer and there may be a time limit. Family and friends may also have Internet access available for you to use.

You will be asked to provide personal information such as name, address, phone number, Social Security Number, etc. You will also be asked to provide information about your education, employment history, and references. An email address will also be required.

If you do not already have an email address, free email is available through a number of providers. You cannot share email addresses with anyone else. Each individual applicant must have a unique user ID and password and email address. Although we cannot endorse any particular vendor, you may obtain an email address from the following

If you wish to receive a job alert when a department you are interested in posts a position, visit the Job Interest Cards page. By completing the Job Alert Request, you will receive email notifications for the next 11 months every time a position opens whose category matches what you selected. Prior to the expiration of your job notification, you will have the opportunity to extend your notifications for another year.

Use the following website to login and check your

You must click Save to retain the information you have entered. If you close your browser prior to clicking Save, you will lose any information you entered after the last time you clicked Save. If at any time you need to exit out of the application form, click the Save button at the bottom of the form. You can return to your application later by logging into your account with your username and password. Do not click the back button on your browser prior to saving your application, or you will lose any information that you have entered.

You may attach one document to the application. It must be in a text (.txt file extension), rich text (.rtf file extension), PDF (.pdf file extension), or Microsoft Word (.doc extension; note - a .docx file is not permitted) and is limited to 1 megabyte. If a file is larger than 1 megabyte, you will receive an error message.

You may copy and paste your resume into the Resume field provided. Finally, you may type text into the Resume field of the application. Please note, while we welcome your resume as a supplement to the application, it cannot replace any information on the application. Failure to list pertinent information within the application may result in disqualification.

Harford County Government takes your privacy very seriously. All information is on a secure web server. Only the Human Resources Department and other designated County department users authorized to review specific job openings will have access. Harford County Government does not share its database with other companies or localities.

Yes, you may apply for more than one job at a time. Once you have completed your online application, you can apply for multiple positions that are currently open. However, it is important to note that if you wish to apply for more than one position, you will need to apply for each position individually; as one application cannot be submitted for multiple jobs at the same time.

After you have submitted your application, you will see a link for a printable version of the application you just submitted. Select that option to print your application.

As with any position, once a closing date has passed, no applications will be accepted or considered. To avoid missing a deadline, we encourage you to apply early for positions, as we are unable to make exceptions for technology-related delays or computer difficulties.

Please continue to visit the Harford County Government site and apply for new jobs as they become available. You may also want to complete a Job Alert to automatically be notified when a position you are interested in becomes available.

Everyone who applies for a position is required to create an application, which includes certain information. Required information is denoted with an asterisk. The more information you provide, the easier it will be to effectively evaluate your skills, abilities and qualifications. Incomplete applications may be rejected so please be thorough. Remember, your resume may be included as a supplement to your application, but cannot replace any information required for the application.

Paper applications and resumes will not be accepted in person, by fax, email or postal service.

No, you must submit a separate application for all positions you are interested in every time.

You will have until the closing date listed for the position to complete and submit your application. You can save your application and complete it when you are ready; but it must be submitted prior to the closing date. Your application is not submitted until you click on the Accept button, during Step 4: Confirm and Submit. If at any time you do not want to complete your application, save your work, then log in again.

Changes can be made to your application at anytime before it is submitted. Once you submit an application for a particular position, you cannot make changes to the submitted application. If you make changes and submit another application before the position closes, we will only consider your most recent application. You may also make changes before submitting your application for any new positions.

After you have submitted your online application, you will receive an email confirmation. You can also check the status of your application to see if it says Application Received.

You may have used the Back button (located on your toolbar) which when used removes all data. To avoid losing your information save your information periodically. You may be able to log in to your account and see if your information was saved under your profile.

The selection process and timelines may vary by position. Only applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring department for evaluation. Other areas of screening may include: preferred qualifications and examinations. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. All candidates participating in the interview process will be notified via email of the outcome. All offers of employment are conditional upon an applicant's successful completion of pre-employment screening. When applications are reviewed the specific qualifications will focus on the Education, Experience and/or Licensing sections of the job vacancy announcement.

Click on Add Education or Add Work Experience after each entry to add additional education/work experience. You must list education/work experience in chronological order, starting with most recent. After each entry, click Save and View Application.

If the position is currently open, login to Government Jobs and find your application and hit Apply and then log in and find your application; then proceed to Edit any changes to your personal profile and then Resubmit your application. If the position has closed, for personal information data changes only, contact HR at 410-638-3201.

Yes, have to submit a separate application for each open job. However, once you create an account, you may build an application and submit that application for multiple jobs by clicking on the Populate button to automatically populate the new application with information from your previously created application. Review and update your application as necessary. Once your account is created, applying for open job openings is quick and easy. However, we recommend you tailor your application and/or resume with relevant experience to the position you are applying for.

It will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete all sections of the application.

Yes, you will be logged out automatically. You will be logged out automatically after 60 minutes of inactivity. Any unsaved changes will be lost. Be sure to click the Save Work in Progress button frequently while working on your application and before you leave the computer for an extended period of time.

If you have spam filters either on your personal computer or with your Internet service provider, be sure they allow email from Government Jobs. Otherwise, you will not receive email regarding your application status or job alert notifications.