Cobb County Government

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How do I apply online?
Go to www.cobbcounty.org,

Select Employment from the Quick Links

Select Open Positions

Scroll down to the alphabetical listing of open positions.

Click on the position of interest

Click apply

Create your account (user name and password)

Select create an application

Complete all steps of the application process, then certify and submit

2. How do I create an account?
After selecting your position of interest, click “apply” and then click on create your account (assigning username and password).

3. What does ‘Continuous’ mean on a job posting?
Continuous means the job will be open until a qualified applicant is identified and hired.

4. What are ‘cookies’ and how do I enable them? The online solution for enabling cookies does not work for everyone.
Cookies are a line of security on your computer (Click on Privacy Statement on the banner at the bottom of the Open Positions page for a detailed explanation). To enable your cookies: (1) Click ‘Tools’ on your Internet browser page (2) Select ‘Internet Options’(3) Click on the ‘Privacy’ tab (4) Click on the ‘Advanced’ button (5) Put a check mark beside ‘Override automatic cookie handling’ (6) Put a check mark beside ‘Always allow session cookies’ (7) Click ‘Okay’, and then (8) Close out of remaining window.

5. How can I check the status of my application?
To check the status of your applications, go to www.governmentjobs.com. Select ‘Career Seekers’ and log in with your username and password.

6. What does ‘SME’ mean?
Your application is being reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert. Subject Matter Experts usually consist of hiring managers and other personnel within that particular department that have been approved to review applications and/or make hiring decisions.

7. What does ‘Referred’ mean?
Your application was reviewed by the Human Resources recruiter and it was determined that you met the minimum requirements of the job. Your application was then forwarded to the hiring manager for further review.

8. Why doesn’t the status of my application ever change on governmentjobs.com?
If the status on one of your position’s has not changed within 90 days from the date the position closes, please call the Cobb County Employment Center at 770-528-2535 to report the problem.

9. How long does it take to fill a position?
After the position closes, the recruiter will review the applications received. If the minimum requirements are met, the applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager to review. The hiring manager will determine which candidates will be interviewed. In general, this process may take up to 90 days from the date the position closes.

10. Has the position I applied for been filled?
You will be notified when the position is filled. The notification will be sent via email. Please verify that the email on your application is valid in order to ensure you are notified.

11. Will I be notified when the position is filled?
Yes, you will be notified via e-mail when the position is filled. We do not send application notifications through the United States Postal Service.

12. How may I contact the hiring manager?
The hiring manager cannot be contacted. He/she will contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you are not selected for an interview, you will be notified when the position is filled.

13. May I come in and speak with someone about the position I applied for or get more information about the position?
If you need more information than is listed on the job announcement, you may call our office at 770-528-2535 to speak with an Employment Center Representative.

14. May I just fax my resume to you?
Cobb County does not accept resumes in lieu of an application, faxed or by mail; however, you may attach a copy of your resume to your online application.

15. May I submit an application and you match it to a position?
No, an application must be submitted for a position that is currently open. If you are interested in a position that is not open, you may submit a job interest card and you will be notified when the position becomes available.

16. May I download an application and mail it to you?
No, Cobb County does not have an application that can be downloaded. The application must be completed and submitted online.

17. How long do you keep online applications on file?
Applications are maintained on file indefinitely; however, an application must be submitted for each position.

18. What are the next test dates for Deputy Sheriff? Emergency Communications?
Tests are only given to fill vacant positions. Visit our web site at (http://hr.cobbcountyga.gov) to view current job openings. If the position is open, the test dates will be listed in the Supplemental Questions.

19. After passing a test, how long is the score valid?
Test scores are usually valid from 6 months to two years, depending of the department and the position.

20. If I fail a test (Deputy Sheriff, Emergency Communications Operator, Police Officer, or Firefighter), how long do I have to wait before I can reapply and test again?

Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, and Firefighter:
You must wait six months to reapply for the position.

911 Communication Officers:
There a two separate tests for this position: Data Entry and a Written Exam.
You must successfully pass the data entry test in order to take the written exam. If you fail the data entry test please continue to check back for future test dates and apply at that time. If you fail the written exam, you must wait six months before reapplying for the position.

21. How do I apply for Firefighter? Police?
Visit our web site at (http://hr.cobbcountyga.gov) to view current job openings. If the position is listed, click on the position, then click on apply, complete and submit an application online.

22. Do all metro counties use the same tests for Deputy Sheriff, Police, and Firefighter?
No, all metro counties do not use the same tests for Public Safety Officers. If you list tests taken and passed from other counties on your application for employment, Cobb County will contact you for more information, if you are being considered for the position.

23. Where is your office located?
The Cobb County Employment Center is located at 100 Cherokee Street, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30060 (Building A)

From Atlanta:
Take I-75 North to exit 263. Follow (West Bound) toward Marietta. This road is South Marietta Parkway or 120 S. Loop. Proceed west about 5 miles to Atlanta Street (7th traffic light), and then turn right. Cherokee Street is 2 blocks ahead (3rd traffic light). 100 Cherokee Street will be on the right hand corner.
Click here for a facilites map

24. Is your office on the bus route?
Yes, Cobb Community Transit (CCT) bus routes 15, 40 & 45 service downtown Marietta (Marietta Square). For more information about schedules, please visit http://www.cobbcct.org, or call Cobb Community Transit (CCT) at 770-427-4444.

25. What are your office hours?
The regular office hours for the Cobb County Employment Center:
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.




Advanced Open Positions Class Specifications How to Apply Benefit Summary Cobb Retirees Public Safety: Study Guides Employment Desk: (770) 528-2535 Jobline: (770) 528-2555 Fax: (770) 528-2550 Human Resources Tony Hagler, Director 100 Cherokee St Second Floor Marietta, GA 30090-9679	FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. How do I apply online? Go to www.cobbcounty.org, Select Employment from the Quick Links Select Open Positions Scroll down to the alphabetical listing of open positions. Click on the position of interest Click apply Create your account (user name and password) Log in Select create an application Complete all steps of the application process, then certify and submit 2. How do I create an account? After selecting your position of interest, click “apply” and then click on create your account (assigning username and password). 3. What does ‘Continuous’ mean on a job posting? Continuous means the job will be open until a qualified applicant is identified and hired. 4. What are ‘cookies’ and how do I enable them? The online solution for enabling cookies does not work for everyone. Cookies are a line of security on your computer (Click on Privacy Statement on the banner at the bottom of the Open Positions page for a detailed explanation). To enable your cookies: (1) Click ‘Tools’ on your Internet browser page (2) Select ‘Internet Options’(3) Click on the ‘Privacy’ tab (4) Click on the ‘Advanced’ button (5) Put a check mark beside ‘Override automatic cookie handling’ (6) Put a check mark beside ‘Always allow session cookies’ (7) Click ‘Okay’, and then (8) Close out of remaining window. 5. How can I check the status of my application? To check the status of your applications, go to www.governmentjobs.com. Select ‘Career Seekers’ and log in with your username and password. 6. What does ‘SME’ mean? Your application is being reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert. Subject Matter Experts usually consist of hiring managers and other personnel within that particular department that have been approved to review applications and/or make hiring decisions. 7. What does ‘Referred’ mean? Your application was reviewed by the Human Resources recruiter and it was determined that you met the minimum requirements of the job. Your application was then forwarded to the hiring manager for further review. 8. Why doesn’t the status of my application ever change on governmentjobs.com? If the status on one of your position’s has not changed within 90 days from the date the position closes, please call the Cobb County Employment Center at 770-528-2535 to report the problem. 9. How long does it take to fill a position? After the position closes, the recruiter will review the applications received. If the minimum requirements are met, the applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager to review. The hiring manager will determine which candidates will be interviewed. In general, this process may take up to 90 days from the date the position closes. 10. Has the position I applied for been filled? You will be notified when the position is filled. The notification will be sent via email. Please verify that the email on your application is valid in order to ensure you are notified. 11. Will I be notified when the position is filled? Yes, you will be notified via e-mail when the position is filled. We do not send application notifications through the United States Postal Service. 12. How may I contact the hiring manager? The hiring manager cannot be contacted. He/she will contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you are not selected for an interview, you will be notified when the position is filled. 13. May I come in and speak with someone about the position I applied for or get more information about the position? If you need more information than is listed on the job announcement, you may call our office at 770-528-2535 to speak with an Employment Center Representative. 14. May I just fax my resume to you? Cobb County does not accept resumes in lieu of an application, faxed or by mail; however, you may attach a copy of your resume to your online application. 15. May I submit an application and you match it to a position? No, an application must be submitted for a position that is currently open. If you are interested in a position that is not open, you may submit a job interest card and you will be notified when the position becomes available. 16. May I download an application and mail it to you? No, Cobb County does not have an application that can be downloaded. The application must be completed and submitted online. 17. How long do you keep online applications on file? Applications are maintained on file indefinitely; however, an application must be submitted for each position. 18. What are the next test dates for Deputy Sheriff? Emergency Communications? Tests are only given to fill vacant positions. Visit our web site at (http://hr.cobbcountyga.gov) to view current job openings. If the position is open, the test dates will be listed in the Supplemental Questions. 19. After passing a test, how long is the score valid? Test scores are usually valid from 6 months to two years, depending of the department and the position. 20. If I fail a test (Deputy Sheriff, Emergency Communications Operator, Police Officer, or Firefighter), how long do I have to wait before I can reapply and test again? Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, and Firefighter: You must wait six months to reapply for the position. 911 Communication Officers: There a two separate tests for this position: Data Entry and a Written Exam. You must successfully pass the data entry test in order to take the written exam. If you fail the data entry test please continue to check back for future test dates and apply at that time. If you fail the written exam, you must wait six months before reapplying for the position. 21. How do I apply for Firefighter? Police? Visit our web site at (http://hr.cobbcountyga.gov) to view current job openings. If the position is listed, click on the position, then click on apply, complete and submit an application online. 22. Do all metro counties use the same tests for Deputy Sheriff, Police, and Firefighter? No, all metro counties do not use the same tests for Public Safety Officers. If you list tests taken and passed from other counties on your application for employment, Cobb County will contact you for more information, if you are being considered for the position. 23. Where is your office located? The Cobb County Employment Center is located at 100 Cherokee Street, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30060 (Building A) From Atlanta: Take I-75 North to exit 263. Follow (West Bound) toward Marietta. This road is South Marietta Parkway or 120 S. Loop. Proceed west about 5 miles to Atlanta Street (7th traffic light), and then turn right. Cherokee Street is 2 blocks ahead (3rd traffic light). 100 Cherokee Street will be on the right hand corner. Click here for a facilites map 24. Is your office on the bus route? Yes, Cobb Community Transit (CCT) bus routes 15, 40 & 45 service downtown Marietta (Marietta Square). For more information about schedules, please visit http://www.cobbcct.org, or call Cobb Community Transit (CCT) at 770-427-4444. 25. What are your office hours? The regular office hours for the Cobb County Employment Center: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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