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Human Resources

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  • Paper applications are no longer being accepted for positions with Athens-Clarke County. If you have problems with the online application process, the Human Resources Department has work stations and assistance available at 375 Satula Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for completing online applications.
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  • Yes. You will access all of your account information through your e-mail address, including your application status and important notices from the Athens-Clarke County Human Resources Department.
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  • Pay close attention to the "Minimum Qualifications" section of the job posting. It is important to include all relevant education, experience, and training. Applications that do not meet required minimum qualifications will not be considered. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
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  • Yes. Once you create your account, you can upload your resume, cover letter, and other attachments from your computer. You can also import your resume from LinkedIn.
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  • Yes, but you only need to enter your basic application information once. After you have completed this step, you may easily submit your application for as many positions as you would like, whenever you like from any computer with an Internet connection.
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  • Midnight on the deadline date.
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  • Following the application deadline, applications will be carefully and thoroughly evaluated. Those meeting minimum qualifications are certified and sent to the hiring manager within seven business days of the application deadline. The hiring manager makes selections for those to be interviewed. Depending upon the position, there may be additional skill testing, physical testing, and/or conditional hire evaluations.
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  • All available information regarding the status of your application and the position vacancy will be available by logging into your account. The system will notify you via e-mail as appropriate during the selection process. Click on "History" for each active application to see its updated status information. It is your responsibility to check your account and e-mail for updates, invitations to scheduled testing, and invitations for interview.

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  • New positions may be posted at any time. We recommend that you check daily for newly-listed positions or sign up for one of two different kinds of electronic notifications about positions.

    The first notification is based on specific job categories. You may sign up for these by visiting the Job Interest Card by going to 'Notify me when this position becomes available' link on any job listing or the Job Interest Card menu item on the Athens-Clarke County employment pages.

    The second notification is a weekly notification of all current positions. You may sign up for this at www.accgov.com/notifications.

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  • Yes, you may complete a Job Interest Card by going to 'Notify me when this position becomes available' link. Applications are only accepted for positions currently advertised.
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