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  • Applications are accepted only for positions that are being advertised. You must submit a separate Calvert County Government Employment Application for each position you are interested in when advertised, even those with the same title. Applications are available online; you may request assistance completing an online application from the Department of Human Resources. All applicants must complete an application form and respond to the supplemental questions. Other supporting information may be attached. Applications must be submitted online.

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  • You may telephone our office at 410-535-1600, ext. 2359, fax to 410-414-5617, or use the Maryland Relay for Impaired Hearing or Speech 1-800-735-2258 Statewide Toll Free. You may email our office at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov. Our location is Community Resources Building, 184A Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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  • Available positions are advertised on this website, the County's Facebook page, and on cable television (Channel 6) and occasionally other publications. 

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  • Applications are accepted only for positions that are being advertised. You must submit a separate Calvert County Government Employment Application for each position you are interested in when advertised (even those with the same title). Applications are available online at: http://www.calvertcountymd.gov/employment. All applicants must complete an application and respond to the supplemental questions. Other supporting information may be attached. Applications must be submitted online. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Department of Human Resources.
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  • A salary range is advertised. Most frequently, positions are filled at step one of the appropriate grade. However, on occasion a higher step may be authorized based on relevant education, experience, special skills and availability of funds.
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  • Some jobs do require a test. You will be notified of the testing information in the event a test is required for the position and if your application supports that you meet the required qualifications.
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  • Be sure to complete your application very carefully and thoroughly. Remember, we do not know you - we have to assess your education, experience and abilities based upon your application. What you provide on the application will determine if you are interviewed. Be sure to review position announcements thoroughly and provide additional written materials that address any supplemental questions. Resumes and references are not required but may be included.
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  • Applications will be evaluated based upon relevant education, experience, training, licenses, special skills, etc. Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis. Those applicants with qualifications best suited to our needs will be contacted for interviews.
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  • Hiring decisions are based on information reviewed including scores from supplemental questions, tests, interviews, reference checks, and background information. Decisions are not based on prior Calvert County employment, recommendations by County officials, members of your family working for the County nor County residency.
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  • Applicants are notified via email. We notify applicants as to whether they will or will not be interviewed. Once interviews are held, we will notify those that are not selected. The applicant recommended for hire will receive an offer letter from the Director of Human Resources. Please feel free to call the Department of Human Resources at 410-535-1600, ext. 2359 regarding the status of your application or check the status of your application online. We cannot be responsible for receipt of your U.S. mail or email. Please feel free to contact us if you do not receive any notification you are expecting within a reasonable amount of time.

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  • You should contact the Department of Human Resources. If you contact the Commissioners, you will be referred to the Department of Human Resources for information regarding openings, how to apply and other information regarding employment.
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  • You are responsible for notifying the Department of Human Resources of any change in address, telephone number or email address.
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  • To apply online you must register a username and password to establish an account.
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  • Your earlier application will be available in the system for you to modify for the new position.
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  • In conformity with applicable laws, Calvert County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is, and shall continue to be, the policy of the Board of County Commissioners to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment in the County service based on merit and without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy) (except where age or sex are essential bona fide occupational requirements), sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, religion, race, color, genetic information, actual or perceived disability, or gender-related identity or expression.
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