Online Employment Application Process
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. With a workforce of more than 700 employees - we are one of the largest employers in Hernando County. The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is committed to excellence in the work place. We offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive insurance coverage (health, dental, life, long term and short term disability).
Online Application Process
A Hernando County Board of County Commissioners employment
application is required in order to be considered for
any position with Hernando County.
If you do not have access to the Internet
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners provides The Job Line number (352) 754-4418 for all available positions. The job line is a recorded service that informs prospective applicants of any/all available positions with the Board of County Commissioners.Applicants wishing to apply for a position that is currently posted can go to Career Central, Hernando County Public Libraries or Human Resources to apply.
Follow These Easy Steps To Apply Today!
- Create Your Application
Begin by clicking on the Application Link. Click on Job Applicant Center and then Board of County Commissioners. Create your user name and password, complete your application and you're in! If you do not have all the information to complete your application, you have the option to edit at a later time. - Search for Jobs
What kind of job interests you? Click on the job title to see the entire job posting. - Apply for Jobs
Find a job that matches your qualifications. Click "Fill out Application" to apply right from the posting. If you have already saved an on-line application, you can select Application with loaded content; make any changes or updates, then "submit" the application. If you have not yet completed an on-line application, you may create one on the spot. You will be asked several questions, and if required, you will need to attach your résumé, cover letter or other documents in an electronic format. If you have begun applying for a position and realize you are not ready to attach your documents, you can return later by utilizing the "Exit Application" option. You will have five (5) days to complete the application. - View/Edit Applications
You may view and/or edit your existing applications to demonstrate your qualifications prior to applying for each specific job posting or you may complete a new application type.
It is important that your application show the relevant education and experience you possess as it relates to the position for which you apply. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Your invitation to be interviewed is based solely upon the written information you provide on the application and the required attachments. All applicants MUST submit a cover letter. If the posted position requires a college degree you must attach transcript(s). Copies/unofficial transcripts showing degree awarded, must be attached to your employment application. All degrees must be awarded by an accredited educational institution. If selected, official transcripts should be sent directly from the College/University to Human Resources.
Your application will receive careful consideration, if selected for an interview; you will be contacted by telephone for an interview.
Positions listed as "open until filled" may be set to close if an adequate number of candidates has been established. If you have any questions, or require assistance, please call 352-754-4013, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. - Log In/Log Out
Be sure to log out every time you leave the system. You will be able to log in again with the user name and password you created.
Our hiring policy
Hernando County is an Equal Opportunity Multicultural
Employer and strives to enhance its diverse workforce.
Hernando County does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital
status, or disability in employment or the provision
of services.
Hernando County demonstrates its commitment to the principles
and spirit of equal employment opportunity by maintaining
an environment free from discrimination and harassment
for all employees, customers and citizens. Our goal
is to attract, hire and retain the best-qualified candidates.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided
for in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact
the Human Resources Department at telephone number (352)
754-4013; fax (352) 754-4025; or telecommunication devices
for the deaf (TDD) (352) 754-4120.
Pay for new employees typically starts at the bottom
of the posted range, however consideration may be given
depending on qualifications.
NOTE: Upon Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation,
all Hernando County employees must be prepared to work
additional hours and job duties.
Hernando County Fire Rescue Application Process
The Hernando County Fire Rescue Department (HCFR)
offers full testing services for the positions of
Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic through
National Testing Network, Inc. You must complete
both the entry level test and CPAT test to be
considered for employment. To schedule a test, go to
www.nationaltestingnetwork.com , select Fire and
sign up for the HCFR Department.
What to expect at the
www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
- Completion of the application process
- Review all information related to the HCFR Department firefighter position, including minimum requirements, salary and benefits.
- Detailed information about the testing process for both the entry level test and CPAT testing.
- Opportunity to take online practice tests at www.fireteamtest.com .
- Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including Saturdays.
- Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment.
Upon completion of the entry level exam and
CPAT testing, all candidate scores are
automatically forwarded to the HCFR Department.
Candidates who attain a passing score on both
the entry level exam and the physical abilities
test will be placed on the department’s
eligibility list. The HCFR Department will
contact candidates on the list and will invite
them to continue to participate in other stages
of the department selection process.
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
UNTIL COMPLETION OF PASSING ENTRY LEVEL EXAM AND
CPAT TESTING..
National Testing Network is a service provided
to conduct entry level testing and CPAT testing
in a standardized, professional environment.
National Testing Network does not replace the
HCFR Department’s responsibility and decision
making in the testing process. All candidate
results are provided to the HCFR Department
where the final decisions are made.
Veterans’ Preference
Veterans’ preference is given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans in accordance with Chapter 295, Florida Statutes. Veterans' Preference eligibility has changed. Effective July 1, 2007 Operation Enduring Freedom (Oct 7, 2001 - present) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Mar 19, 2003 - present) veterans will be eligible for preference, in addition to other eligible categories. See F.S. 1.01(14) for more information. Additionally, F.S. 295.101 has been repealed and eligibility in the State of Florida is now perpetual, and no longer a single entitlement. In order to receive preference, eligibility documentation is requested at time of application, but must be provided before closing date of job posting. You may attach a scanned copy or call 352-754-4013 to make arrangements.
Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is a drug-free workplace
Hernando County Board of County Commissioner’s drug-free workplace program requires drug testing of applicants selected for employment; post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing; and/or random drug and alcohol testing of employees whose positions require operation of a commercial motor vehicle and/or safety sensitive transit related system employees in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation and/or the Federal Transit Administration policies..
Federal law requires that the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized aliens who can provide documentation of their identity and employment eligibility.
Authorization of release of information for reference purposes
All applicants scheduled for an interview will be required
to complete this form PRIOR to their interview.
Notes
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