Frequently Asked Hiring Questions
- What Types of Jobs Are Available?
- Where Can I Obtain an Application?
- Where Are Jobs Posted?
- How Do I Apply?
- When Will I Be Contacted?
- What Benefits Are Offered?
What Types of Jobs Are Available?
Charles County Government has over 223 different position classifications performing a wide range of job duties. Charles County accepts applications only for positions for which we are currently recruiting.
Where Can I Obtain an Application?
To apply for a current job opening with Charles County Government, submit a completed Charles County Government employment application.
The application may be downloaded from this site or can be obtained in any of the following locations:
- The Department of Human Resources' office located in the Charles County Government Building
- All Charles County libraries
- Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulations located at Post Office Road in St.Charles, Maryland
Current job openings are posted in the following places:
Department of Human Resources (DHR) in the Charles County Government Building
Advertised in the Wednesday edition of the Maryland Independent
Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulations located at 175 Post Office Road, St. Charles, Maryland
Employment listings are available on Charles County Government's website.
Job Hotline at 301-645-0600, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Individuals with disabilities who want information regarding job vacancies, please contact the DHR at TDD 1-800-735-2258 or 301- 870-2681.
All Charles County Government positions require a completed application form. Applicants must complete the form in full and sign at the bottom. A resume may be attached, but can't be used as a substitute for an application.
Only applications for positions which are currently open will be accepted. You need to submit a new application for each position you apply for.
Applications must be received in the Department of Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date stated in the job announcement. Mailed applications must be postmarked by the closing date.
Applications remain active only during the period of recruitment for the position. New applications will be required for any future positions you may be interested in.
You will be sent an acknowledgment card informing you that your application has been received within a week after the closing date listed on the job announcement. A representative from the hiring department will call those applicants they wish to interview between 2 - 4 weeks from the closing date. Applicants not selected for an interview will be notified by mail of the status of the position after a final selection is made.
Health Insurance Plans Available:
- Preferred Provider Network (PPN)
- Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)
- Prescription, Dental & Vision
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Workmen's Compensation
- Retirement/Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Direct Deposit
- U.S. Savings Bond Deduction
- State Employee Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
