The list of eligible candidates from this recruitment may be contacted in future months regarding related employment opportunities with Frederick County Government. However, the length of the probationary period may vary. The probationary period is considered part of the examination procedure. A new employee ordinarily starts work at the rate specified in this announcement. County employees are subject to probable cause drug testing.
Sick leave is accrued at the same rate as annual leave.
All employees are covered under the Social Security Act. In addition, regular employees are required to participate in the Frederick County Employees Retirement Plan and are subject to the laws governing this plan. The County provides term life insurance equivalent to twice the employee's annual salary at no cost to the regular employee. Regular employees may elect to join one of the County's health plans, which include medical, hospitalization, major medical and dental coverage. The employee's share of the premium will be paid by means of a regular payroll deduction.