Public-sector jobs open for Cincinnati residents - any advice?

I found several public-sector postings with benefits and a steady schedule. Hiring is slower than private jobs. 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 3 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.