County job postings worth checking - any advice?

I found several public-sector postings with benefits and a steady schedule. I worked as a school bus driver before this. Some need a short exam. Do they prefer local residents?

It took me about two months from application to offer. Apply early and keep your contact details current.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.