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• Call Government Jobs customer service at 855-524-5627 to talk with someone live (or dial 2 and request a call back). Applicant customer service is available Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), between the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Pacific Time).
• Email support@governmentjobs.com
• Visit the Government Jobs FAQ page
• Please note, Government Jobs cannot answer any questions related to King County employment, the content in job postings, application instructions or selection process components or timing. These questions should be directed to the recruiter listed on the job posting.

The hiring department carefully reviews all applications to identify the most qualified applicants. Applications will be reviewed to evaluate skills and experience as aligned with the vacancy. The most-qualified applicants may be invited to participate in additional selection activities such as tests or interviews. If you receive notification for a test or interview, please follow the associated instructions carefully. Notifications regarding applications will be sent to the email address associated with the application or per their indicated preference (email or phone).

If you applied online, you can check the status of your application by logging into the Government Jobs online application system and clicking "Application Status."

Since we receive hundreds of applications, we ask that you allow at least two weeks after the closing date to review your status. If you don’t hear back within a few weeks, contact the recruiter listed on the job announcement. If you selected your notification preference as email, check your spam folder. Sometimes our emails find their way there instead of the inbox.

Government Jobs sends a notification email that your application has been successfully received.

If you have questions about the application process, the content of the job posting, or if you need to request an accommodation in the recruitment or selection process, please contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

We can accept applications only for positions that are currently open for recruitment. However, we encourage you to sign up for job notifications. This feature provides you the opportunity to check off job classifications that interest you, which will generate automatic emails when a new job opens. To learn about the county’s job classifications view the compensation and classification information.

In addition to the information requested in the application itself, you may be asked to submit a resume, cover letter, answers to supplemental questions, or other materials. Review the job announcement carefully for instructions. Please note the system will close the posting at the date and time listed on the announcement, after which applications can no longer be entered. If you need accommodation or assistance in submitting the application, you can reach the Talent Team by phone at 206-477-3404. Please ensure that you have gathered all of the information required to complete the application and connect with us during regular business hours prior to the closing date listed on the announcement.

Jobs may be posted every day. Check the website daily for new postings. You can also sign up for job notifications which will send you an email directly to your inbox for positions you have expressed interest in.

Yes, you will need to submit a separate application for each position that interests you. Your registration with GovernmentJobs.com makes it easy to update and customize your application for each position.

A resume cannot be accepted in place of a completed application. Do not state "see resume" in any section of your application. Be sure and review the job announcement for required documentation. Depending on the position, a resume and/or cover letter may be necessary. If your application packet does not include all requested materials, it will be incomplete and will not be considered for the position.

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper King County application form and answers to any required supplemental questions (you may also submit a resume and cover letter in addition to the paper application form). Please note that our offices are open until 4:30 p.m. PT. Therefore, if you use a paper application, it must be received before 4:30 p.m. on the date the announcement closes. Send your application (including all required materials) to: Human Resources Division, Job Application, 500 4th Avenue, Room 553, Seattle, WA 98104.

In most cases you will be able to submit an additional application with the correct information after a 24 hour period has passed following the first submittal. If you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.