County job postings worth checking - what worked for you?

The city and county near Providence both posted administrative and maintenance openings this week. There are 13 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. Hiring is slower than private jobs. How long did it take to hear back?

Sign up for email alerts on the city's job page. New postings often close within two weeks.

Follow the instructions exactly. They screen out applications with missing sections.