Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What year was the aerial photo on the Property Viewer taken?

Our most current high-resolution imagery, which is displayed on the Property Viewer, was taken in Spring 2022.

Where can I put a fence on my property?

Before installing a fence on your property, you should know your property’s boundaries as well as any easements that are reserved for specific uses like storm water drainage or public utilities. You can get an idea of where your boundaries are by looking at our interactive...

Can I hang decorations on the Fairground building walls?

No. No tape, staples, nails, tacks, putty, command strips, etc. is allowed to be placed on the walls.

Do I qualify for waived Fairground Rental fees?

Please read the Fairgrounds Guides & Usage Policies to determine if you are eligible for waived fees. If eligible, your group will still be responsible for...

For Fairground rentals, is my tax exemption certificate the same thing as a 501c3 Determination Letter?

No. Unfortunately, those documents are not the same thing. Please submit the 501c3 Determination Letter issued by the State of Kansas.

How do I contact the Douglas County Extension Office?

Douglas County Extension Office

Address: 2110 Harper, Lawrence, Kansas 66046

Phone: 785-843-7058

Fax: 785-843-6745

Website:...

How do I find more information about the Douglas County Fair times, tickets prices or events?

Visit https://dgcountyfair.com/ or call the Douglas County Extension Office at 785-843-7058

I have reserved a facility on the Fairgrounds, can I get in early to decorate?

Call for availability. Set-up and cleanup are included in the reservation. Additional time for set up or clean-up may be granted at an hourly rate providing that no other reservation has been made during the times requested.

What forms of payment are accepted for Fairground rentals?

We accept checks, money orders or cash only.

What is the Culinary Commons?

Please visit https://dgcoks.gov/culinarycommons/welcome for more information about the Culinary Commons Commercial Kitchen located in Building #21 on the Fairgrounds.

When are my Fairgrounds Rental fees due?

Deposits and rental fees are due 30 days prior to the event date.

Where do I park at the Fairgrounds?

You can park in any designated parking area on the Fairgrounds. Parking is first come, first serve.

Who do I contact to plan an event on the Fairgrounds?

Information about the Fairgrounds Facilities can be found on the Fairgrounds Rental Information page. For additional information please call 785-832-5296 or send an email to...

After saving my partially filled-out Online Employment Application, how long will my information be stored until I can finish my application?

Partially filled-out applications will be stored for up to 7 days after the initial account creation. After 7 days, you're application would be deleted from our system, and you would then need to fill out a new application.

Can I keep re-applying for the same position?

No. Once you've submitted your application to a job opening with a specific Job ID, you cannot re-apply to that same job opening. You can however track the status of that job opening under the 'Job Tracker' section on your application's home page.

Can I mail, fax, or bring an application in person to the Personnel Dept.?

No applications that are mailed, faxed, or brought into the Personnel Dept. will be accepted unless extenuating circumstances exist.

Can I put more than one position on my application, or am I required to fill out one application for each position that I apply for?

You can put one or more jobs next to "Job(s) applied for" at the top-left of the paper application. Therefore, you are not required to fill out one application for each position applied for.

Do I have to fill out the entire Online Employment Application at one time, or can I fill it out over a period of time?

After the initial account creation, you will then have up to 7 days to complete your application and apply for at least one position. Otherwise, you're application will be deleted from our system, and you would then need to fill out a new application.

How can I apply for one or more positions with Douglas County?

To apply for one or more positions with Douglas County, Kansas, you must:

View Current Job Openings
Review jobs by visiting the 'Current Job Openings' page.

Apply Online
Apply online by visiting the 'Online Employment Application' page...

How can I find out the status of a position that I've applied for?

You can track the status of all job opening that you've previously applied for under the 'Job Tracker' section on the very bottom of your application's home page.

If I'm having trouble with the Online Employment Application, where can I get help?

To get help with the Online Employment Application, you can contact the Human Resources at personnel@dgcoks.gov.

Once I've completed filling out the Online Employment Application, will I have a chance to review and edit my application before submitting it to a job opening?

Yes. You can always review and edit your application as long as it's stored in our system. It is suggested that you complete all editing *before* submitting it to a job opening.

Once I've completed the Online Employment Application and have submitted it to a job opening, how long will my application stored?

Your Online Employment Application will be stored indefinitely as long as you continue to apply for new positions with Douglas County, Kansas.

What are the steps for filling out an Online Employment Application?

There are four sections to the one-page Online Employment Application, including:

1: Job Application includes:
 

  • Contact Info
  • Questionnaire
  • Driver's License Info (optional)
  • Availability
  • Employment...

What are the technical requirements that will allow me to fill out the Online Employment Application?


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