Applying for a Job - Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact th Board of Commissioners' Office for County budget inquiries:

In person or by mail:
Polk County Court House
First Floor
850 Main Street,
Dallas, Oregon 97338

Telephone: 503-623-8173

The Board of Commissioners' Office has a staff member that can notarize documents (Notary Public).
The fee is $10.00, cash or check only. 
Each person must provide a one of the following a time of signing:

• Drivers license or ID card issued by DMV
• Passport
• Military identification card that contains photo and signature
• Tribal identification card that contains photo and signature
• Other government issued document that contains the person's photo and signature

The BOC has meetings Mondays, Tuesday & Wednesdays that start at 9 a.m. and can sometime last for an hour or more.

The best times to come are from 11-12 p.m. or 1-5 p.m. Please call ahead to make sure Nicole is in the office that day. 503-623-8173

If your document requires witnesses, it is best to bring your own. This is a small office and it is rare to have enough people available to witness.

You can use Polk County WebMaps to search for a property by address, owner, account, or tax lot number online at: https://maps.co.polk.or.us/pcmaps/

WebMaps is an internet based tool that provides basic information about geographically (map) referenced information publicly available at Polk County. You can query tax lots in a number of ways.

You can license your dog by mail or in person at the Polk County Sheriff's Office, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon, 97338.

Dog License Application

Please contact the Clerks Office by phone at 503-623-9217, TTY/TDD 503-623-7557, or in person at the Polk County Court House, 850 Main St, Second Floor, Dallas, Oregon.

You can register to vote online at: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/vr/register.do?lang=eng

You will need to use a computer to complete the online job application. Here are some suggestions:

• Use a public computer at your local library branch.
• Ask a family member or friend who has internet access if you can use their computer.
• Use a computer at the nearest Employment Department office.

Yes, you must have an e-mail address to complete an online application. You can get a free email account online at places like: Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo! Mail. (We do not endorse any particular email provider.) Be sure to check your email regularly as we will use email to correspond with you regarding the recruitment.

Click on the Applicant Login link from the Job Opportunities page at http://www.co.polk.or.us/hr/jobs. Use the “forgot my password” link directly below the username/password login box.  The system will send you an e-mail with your information. Be sure to check your junk/spam folders. Add info@governmentjobs.com to your “safe sender” list to make sure that you get this e-mail. If you do not receive an e-mail, contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627 and follow the prompts for applicant assistance.

Most recruitments now require that you fill out a short version of the application form plus attach a résumé and cover letter. These must be attached to your application within www.governmentjobs.com. Please do not send them separately via e-mail, mail, fax or drop them off in person. 

You must attach them to your application within www.governmentjobs.com. Please do not send them separately via the mail, e-mail, fax or drop them off in person. 

Click on the “Request Job Notifications by Category” link on the Job Opportunities page. Follow the instructions to receive e-mail notification for specific job categories that interest you. You will receive notices of new job openings for one year, which you can then renew each year.

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