Human Resources
Overview
Who We Are
The Human Resources Department supports, educates, and advises management by gathering facts, diagnosing problems, providing solutions, and offering objective assistance and guidance on employee-related issues. We recruit qualified applicants for vacant staff positions. To retain qualified employees, we strive to maintain competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Human Resources also assists in the development, implementation, and coordination of employment-related policies and programs, employee and labor relations, compensation administration, benefits management, and training and education programs.
Notices & Information
- St. Johns County is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, or genetics.
- Veterans’ Preference. St. Johns County gives preference to eligible veterans and their spouses. floridavets.org
- We E-Verify! View the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters to understand the program.
- Applications for the Tax Collector, Clerk of Court, Sheriff’s Office, or Property Appraiser are only accepted through their offices.
FAQs
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
St. Johns County is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, or genetics.
Do you hire Veterans?
Hiring preference is given to eligible Veterans and their spouses in accordance with Federal and State laws. Persons claiming Veteran’s Preference must submit the appropriate documentation at the time of application.
Do you accept general applications?
No, we do not. You must apply for an open position.
What is the procedure for applying for a position?
Apply online at GovernmentJobs.com and upload your resume.
If I want to apply for two different positions, do I need to submit two applications?
Once you apply on GovernmentJobs.com, you may return to the website at any time to submit for other vacancies you are qualified for.
Will this application be used by all agencies in the County?
Your application/resume will only apply to positions advertised by the Board of County Commissioners. Elected officials such as the Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, and the Clerk of the Courts have their own application process; you’ll need to contact each office individually to apply for open positions in their organizations.
How do I volunteer with St. Johns County?
Because you’re reading this, we know that you have thought about the benefits of volunteering. We believe that you will get as much out of your volunteer experience as we will for you having shared your time with us. We invite you to learn more about volunteering with St. Johns County.
Records Requests
The Human Resources Department is the official custodian of employee records. All records, except confidential records, are open for inspection in accordance with Florida Public Records law. Copies may be obtained, but all requests must be made in advance. Public records requests may be made by completing the Public Records Request Form or contacting us directly at (904) 209-0635.
For more information regarding public access to records, please contact Board of County Commissioners Records Management.
