Lincoln County Government FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Related To The Job Application Process How do I get in contact with the Lincoln County Human Resources Department?  Contact by phone – 704-736-8493 Contact by fax – 704-736-8763 Contact by mail – Lincoln County Human Resources Department, 115 West. Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 Does Lincoln County have a job line? Ø      No, but the job openings are posted and kept current on the County website.  Click Here to access the Employment Opportunities Web Page. What are some tips to help me in completing my application? Complete the application as thoroughly and accurately as possible.  The initial phase of the selection process will be based on the application and materials furnished with the application.    Be sure to fully complete and sign the application.  Where do I mail my application? Applications may be mailed to:  Lincoln County Human Resources Department, 115 West Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Do I have to fill out the entire application or can I just attach my resume? Our application form is the basis for candidate evaluation and interview selection and therefore needs to be completed.  Incomplete information may result in disqualification.  If I am applying for more than one job, do I have to complete more than one application?  A separate application must be completed for each position you are applying for. What happens after I submit my application? All applications are evaluated for requirements as stated in the job announcement.  Applicants who do not possess the essential license, certificates, skills, education or experience are eliminated from the process.  Remaining applications are reviewed by the appropriate department supervisor(s) for further consideration. Will my application be considered if it is submitted after the closing date on the job announcement? You must meet the stated deadline to be eligible for consideration for any position.   This means the application must be turned in by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date.  If you turn in an application after the deadline, it will not be considered.  Note that some positions do not have closing deadlines.   Will I be notified of the status of my application? Applicants that are selected for interviews are notified by the hiring official(s).  How long of a time period before I hear anything? The period of time of hiring can be impacted by several factors; the number of applications received, the number of job openings within the department being recruited, workload of department doing the hiring process, holiday breaks, supervisor and department head schedules and unexpected events.   How long will my application be kept on file? Applications are kept actively on file until the position is filled I applied for a position about six months ago but didn’t get it.  Now I see there is another similar position available.  Can you pull my last application? No, because our application process requires a separate application be submitted for each job for which you wish to be considered during the period that the position is advertised, even if it is the same position title as you applied for previously. If I do not see a job listed on the website that I am interested in, can I send you a resume and have you keep it on file until a position opens up? Our system is not set up to handle unsolicited resumes or applications. If you send a resume or application for a job that is not available, or a job that does not exist, it will not be reviewed.  You must wait until a position of interest is opened, and then submit your application before the stated deadline.