How to Apply and Other Commonly Asked Questions

Do I have to fill out an application? 

• An application must be filled out for all positions including Public Health and the Sheriff's Office jobs, and those departments each have an application that you must use instead of the regular County application.
• An application must be completed for each position. No resumes will be accepted in lieu of an application.  You are welcome to attach a resume to the completed application.

How do I apply? 

• We only accept applications for current opportunities, however, you can submit an interest card via the link below: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/boulder/default.cfm?action=agencyspecs
• If you are applying for more than one job, you need to submit an application with or without an attached resume for each position
• Please read the job announcement carefully to be sure your background meets the position requirements
• Some jobs do have a closing date, so make sure you submit your application or resume by the closing dates
• Late applications cannot be considered. (Postmarks no later than the closing date are acceptable)

How do I submit my application?

 For Public Health positions, submit applications to the
 Health Department Human Resources Office. 
 3450 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, 80304 
 FAX: 303.441.1452. Phone: 303.441.1140.

 http://www.bouldercounty.org/health/jobs/index.htm

For Sheriff's Office positions, applications can be submitted to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office Personnel Section
1777 6th Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302. 
Phone number: 303.441.3638.

http://www.bouldercounty.org/sheriff/employment/employment.htm

For other County positions:

Online Applications (may attach resume): 
Apply online at: http://www.bouldercounty.org/jobs/index.htm

          By mail: Boulder County Human Resources 
          P. O. Box 471 Boulder CO 80306

For deaf and hard of hearing assistance: 
Please call Relay Colorado: 1.800.659.2656 (TDD) 

In person: 
- Paper applications are available at the Human Resources office in downtown Boulder in the East wing of the County Courthouse at 2025 14th Street. We're directly across the street from the Boulder Theater. 
- Our hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 
- The Human Resources phone number is 303.441.3508.

What happens after I apply? 

• We evaluate your application to determine whether you qualify by comparing your background to the job qualifications and/or requirements.
• We then send you a notice to let you know whether you meet those qualifications or requirements.
• We send the qualifying applications to the department that is hiring.
• The hiring department selects which candidates to interview.
• Please note that simply fulfilling the minimum qualifications or requirements does not assure an interview.

How do I find out the status of my application? 

• If you have applied on-line, you can enter your username and password to check the status of your application
• You can call the Human Resources office at 303.441.3508 to check the status of your application. 
• For County Health Department applications, call 303.441.1140
• For Sheriff's Department applications, call 303.441.3638.

What benefits does the County offer? 

• The County currently offers a comprehensive benefit package for all regular, term and job-share employees that includes the following: 
  Medical/Dental Insurance * Life insurance * Long-Term disability insurance * 125 Pretax Benefit Program * PERA and Social Security Retirement Plans * Paid Vacation * Medical Leave and Holidays * Credit Union * Bus Passes * Supervisory and Employee Development Training

Applicant Tips and Miscellaneous Information 

• Be sure to put the job title you are applying for on your application or resume.
• You should review the job announcement for the qualifications and explain on your application or resume how your background meets those qualifications.
• You need to include dates when describing your experience. Applications or resumes without this information usually do not pass the initial screening.
• Temporary and part-time work should be detailed with how many hours you worked per week or per month. See the example for volunteer work below.
• We may consider volunteer experience and count it if it is related to the job vacancy and you provide the amount of time spent. (Examples: 3 hours a week for 1 year, 2 days a month for 3 years, 520 hours total, etc.)

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