General Application Information

Please carefully read all application directions and complete the application in full to avoid disqualification for hire.  “See Resume” will not be accepted as an answer to a required field.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications of a position to be considered for hire.  The County of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Information Needed to Complete the Application

• Email Address and Personal Contact Information
• Work History
  • Employer Names, Addresses, Phone Numbers
  • Employment Dates
  • Hours Worked per Week
  • Starting and Ending Wages
  • Supervisor Name and Phone Number
  • Job Responsibilities
• Education
  • Education Level
  • Names and Address of Schools/Universities
  • Number of Years Completed
  • Degree(s) Earned
  • Anticipated Graduation Date if Still Enrolled
• References
  • Three (3) Professional References Required (No Family or Friends)
  • Reference Names, Job Titles, Employers, Phone Numbers (Address Optional)
• Names of Any Relatives that work for the County of Lancaster
• Military Service
  • Branch, Dates of Service, DD-214 if available, and Discharge status)
• Details of any suspension of your driver’s license (dates, reasons, convictions, dispositions)
• Pleas of Guilt, Convictions for Misdemeanors or Felonies (Dates, Reasons, Charges, Dispositions)
• Details of your Qualifications for the Position
• If Applicable, any required Transcripts, Licenses, or Certifications
• Optional: Cover Letter and Resume

Applicants are welcome to complete electronic employment applications at the

County of Lancaster Human Resources Department

150 N Queen St, Suite 312

 Lancaster, PA  17603

Email Address 

 (Business hours:  Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Applicants may request an accommodation due to disability to apply and/or interview for a position with the County of Lancaster. Please contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.