Questions and Answers

1. I forgot my user name. How can I request one?
   
   Your e-mail address is your username. If you have had multiple e-mail addresses and do not remember which was used, please contact our Recruitment Consultant at 941-861-6642.
   
2. I forgot my password. How can I request one?
   
   Password information is sent via e-mail only. First enter your username and then click on “I Forgot My Password” and a temporary password is immediately sent to your e-mail address. The system will ask you to create a new password once you have entered your temporary password into the system.
   
3. Can a resume substitute for completing an application?
   
   Resumes are an excellent attachment; however, there is information on the application that must be acknowledged and/or completed. To be considered for employment, the application must be completed in its entirety.
   
4. How long is my application active?
   
   Your application will be accessible for updates and hiring managers’ review for a period of five years.
   
5. Can I apply for more then one position with the same application?
   
   Yes, you can submit your application to multiple positions. To do this, first select one position and complete the entire Sarasota County Government application. After clicking the SUBMIT button, you can search other open positions and submit to them as well. You will NOT need to complete another entire application; however, if the job has skill-specific questions assigned, those questions will appear on the screen and need to be answered.
   
6. How do I know if you received all of my documents?
   
   When logged in with your username, scroll down to the section for Resumes and Attachments and verify what has been attached. You can add documents as appropriate.
   
7. It does not say where the job is located. Can you tell me before I apply?
   
   Typically, the position indicates if it is located in north, central, or south county. If that information is not displayed, it may be a position that operates out of multiple regions.
   
8. Does Sarasota County pay for 'Relocation"? If I have to fly in for an interview, will Sarasota County reimburse me?
   
   Relocation expenses are covered for certain positions and are negotiated at the time of job offer. The county pays travel expenses for candidates on a case-by-case basis.
   
9. Does Sarasota County Hire "Internally First"?
   
   Some positions are first posted for internal applicants, but others are posted directly for either internal or external applicants.
   
10. How often do you post new jobs?
    
    New positions are posted as they become available. It is possible that job postings could be updated on a daily basis.
    
11. I would like to apply for a position that requires skills that I used on a job more than 10 years ago. Can I add more than 10 years employment on the application?
    
    Yes, applicants should first complete the most recent 10 years experience and then add employment history. Please keep in mind that some positions will require recent experience.
    
12. I cannot find my DD214 where do I get another one?
    
    Contact your local Veterans’ Administration office or request military records online from the eVetRecs Web site.
    
13. How do I attach my DD214?
    
    See the answer to Question: How Do I Attach a resume or other documents below.
    
14. How do I attach my resume or other documents (such as license, references, etc.) to my application?
    
    Applicants may attach their resume, professional license, DD-214, and other relevant documents to their application when completing their online application or at a future time by logging back into the system with their unique username and password.
    
    It is important to note that files must be in one of the following formats:
    
    DOC, RTF, PDF, TXT, HTML. Keep in mind that DOC files are documents created in Microsoft WORD not Microsoft WORKS.
    
    When initially completing your application, in the “Attach Resume” section, you can attach multiple files and documents by:

• Click the Add Resume & Attachment link.
• Select the file to attach by clicking the Browse button (see below). After clicking the Browse button, a smaller screen appears, showing documents you have saved on your computer (see below).
• Select the appropriate document by clicking on the file itself one time and then click Open button. The file name will now appear in the attachment box next to the Browse button.
• Click the blue Attach button. Your screen will now return to the SCGOV application, showing an attachment in the appropriate section.

Attachments can be edited by attachment creators and Administrators.

If you choose to add documents after your application has been submitted, simply enter the Job Search page and instead of viewing open positions, you will log in as a Previous Applicant with your username and password. Once that is complete, at the top of the page you will select “Edit Application” and scroll down through your resume to the “Attach Resume” section. You can attach multiple files and documents by:

• Click the Add Resume and Attachment link.
• Select the file to attach by clicking the Browse button (see above).
  • After clicking the Browse button, a smaller screen appears, showing documents you have saved on your computer (see above).
• Select the appropriate document by clicking on the file itself one time and then click Open button.
  • The file name will now appear in the attachment box next to the Browse button.
• Click the blue Attach button.
  • Your screen will now return to the SCGOV application, showing an attachment in the appropriate section.