Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is a job bulletin?
  2. What is a Supplemental Information Form?
  3. What is the official application?
  4. Where do I return my application?
  5. When must my application arrive?
  6. What is a continuous recruitment?
  7. How do I know if I qualify for the position?
  8. Who do I contact for additional job announcement questions?
  9. What benefits are available for Extra Help positions?
  10. What benefits do Regular Help positions have?
  11. What benefits do Limited Term positions have?
  12. How do I apply?
  13. What other jobs are available in the County?

What is a job bulletin?

A job bulletin is the formal job announcement containing the duty description, qualifications and experience required, salary, testing procedures and point of contact.

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What is a Supplemental Information Form?

The Supplemental Information Form is normally one page of questions regarding your relevant experience and education. This information is used to evaluate your qualifications for the position. It is important that you respond to these questions in sufficient detail. Applications submitted without a required Supplemental Information form may be disqualified from further consideration.

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What is the official application?

Most job announcements require that you submit an official County application unless the announcement indicates a resume will be accepted.   

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Where do I return my application?

You may mail your application to the address listed on the application form or deliver it to: 10 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana in the main lobby; or follow the directions provided in the job bulletin for returning applications to the Health Care Agency.

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When must my application arrive?

If the job bulletin lists a closing date, your application must arrive no later than 5:00 p.m., on the closing date.  The County does not accept postmarks as meeting this requirement.

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What is a continuous recruitment?

A continuous recruitment is normally used to find candidates for difficult-to-fill positions or when it is anticipated many positions will need to be filled. A continuous recruitment may close at anytime without prior notice and applications received after 5:00 p.m. on the closing date cannot be accepted.

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How do I know if I qualify for the position?

Normally the experience/education section on the job announcement will explain how many years of full-time experience is required.  One full-time year is equal to 2080 hours. Many times education may be substituted for experience.  Be sure to list on a separate piece of paper your college classes or training and include the title, number of units or hours earned and the institute's name providing the classes/training that you are using to substitute for experience.

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Who do I contact for additional job announcement questions?

At the end of the job announcement is a section called "How to Apply". The recruiter's name and phone number is normally listed here.

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What benefits are available for Extra Help positions?

Extra help employees have greater opportunities to apply for County Promotional Opportunities and to receive placement in Regular positions within their Agency. Extra help employees participate in an Extra Help Retirement Program.

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What benefits do Regular Help positions have?

Regular positions receive full benefits.

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What benefits do Limited Term positions have?

Limited Term positions receive the same benefits as regular positions. The main difference between a regular position and a limited term position is funding. A limited term position is normally based on availability of State/Federal funding or may be "backfilling" for an employee who received a promotion or is on a leave of absence.

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How do I apply?

Apply on-line at the County's website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oc/; call (714) 834-3101 to have an application packet mailed to you or you may e-mail us at hr@ochca.com to request a packet. Complete the official application and supplemental form (if required) and then return them to HCA-Human Resources via fax to (714) 834-4445 or mail to: 

HCA-Human Resources
405 W. 5th Street, Suite 300
Santa Ana, Ca  92701

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What other jobs are available in the County?

A complete listing of all job announcements are listed on the County's website.

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Questions or comments?  Can't download the job bulletin and application? 
Please contact us at HR@ochca.com or call (714) 834-3101 for assistance.