F.A.Q.
A continuous position is a position that is continuously advertised. DHS is continuously looking for people to fill these positions. Once you apply for a continuous position, your application is kept on file for 60 days. Qualified applicants are contacted for continuous positions once a vacancy becomes available.
You must submit a new application or Application Renewal Form (if there are no changes) before the end of the 60 day period in order to receive further consideration. You may also call 501-682-1001 or e-mail dhs.recruiting@arkansas.gov to reguest your application be renewed.
An advertised position is a recently vacant position. These positions are advertised with a closing date. All interested applicants must apply by the specified closing date for the postion.
You may apply online at www.arstatejobs.com. You must set up a Username and Password in order to apply here.
If you are experiencing problems applying online, please call 1-877-727-3468 for assistance.
When you go to www.arstatejobs.com, go to Account Login. Using the username and password that you created, log into the site. You will be taken to another screen that has three tabs. These tabs read, Home, Preferences, and My Application. Click on the Home tab. you should see a list that reads, postions you have applied for. If the job is listed here, then it was received by the agency.
There is no need to contact the agency once you have applied for the job. The agency will receive the application once you apply for the job. You can see a list of jobs for which you have applied by clicking on the Home tab. You should see a list that reads, "Positions you have applied for". If the job is listed there, it has been received by the agency.
Click Reset Login. You will be asked to verify your Social Security Number, street address and date of birth. Then enter the code that appears in the box on the form. Press submit. You will be shown all username associated with the information you entered. Then click reset password, and a temporary password will be displayed onscreen. Use that password to log into your account.
Completing the aplication does not indicate that you have applied for any job. Once you have completed that application, you need to search for the job for which you want to apply. You are able to search by position name or the job ID number. Once you have found the job, simply click Apply for Job.
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