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Announcement Number: FHWA.HAD-2005-0045
Vacancy Description: Management Analyst, GS-0343 - 7 / 9 / 11 DP
Open Period: 08/12/2005 - 09/01/2005
Series/Grade: GS-0343-07/09/11
Salary: $35,452.00 TO $68,209.00
Promotion Potential: GS-11
Hiring Agency: DOT, Federal Highway Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy in Washington, DC

Remarks:

Relocation expenses are not authorized. Your completed online application and resume must be submitted online via DOT's Careers in Motion website, https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/dot.exe by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the announcement closing date. Fax requested supplemental documentation to (202) 366-7995. See Vacancy Announcement for more information.

For more information, Contact: Delicia Pinckney, 202-366-1298 TRANSJOBS@fhwa.dot.gov

Additional Information
Take a journey that will challenge your mind and develop your career. The quality of our lives, the shape of our communities, and the productivity of our Nation's economy depend on our transportation systems. We recognize and value the importance of our workforce and the diversity of backgrounds and ideas that each employee brings. So, we invite you to join us in meeting the challenges of the 21st Century, shaping the future of our organization, and advancing the best transportation system in the World.

WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen.

This announcement combines a merit promotion and an open competitive announcement in one advertisement. For more information on the Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career Conditional Appointments, visit: http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/sroa2.htm.

One Year Probationary Period: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of Information and Management Services under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). As the Management Analyst, you will:

Participate in planning, designing, and carrying out business process improvement/reengineering projects.
Develop and implement management initiatives aimed at achieving more effective and efficient and less costly agency operations, such as organizational streamlining and organizations based on performance measures.
Provide support for the development and/or improvement of agency wide management processes such as strategic planning and quality improvement.
Provide technical assistance and training to FHWA program and field offices.
Conduct management reviews of organizational components, functions, and management systems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Qualification standards are used to determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the positions to be filled. The education, training, experience, or other requirements included in the qualification standards are minimum requirements, i.e., it would be unlikely that an applicant for employment would be able to perform satisfactorily in a particular position or occupational series if he or she did not possess these qualifications.

For the GS-07,

To qualify based on experience, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade level for this series (0343-05).
- The specialized experience must include experience which has equipped the applicant with:
- Knowledge of basic management decision making concepts, principals, methods, systems, and techniques involved in formulating and developing program studies, investigations, approaches, and analyses. General knowledge of, and skill in, related fields including, financial management, costs benefit analysis, and application of fact-finding, analysis and measurement techniques to assist in conducting reviews to determine compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
- Experience communicating through presentations and writings to obtain information and to prepare briefings.
- To qualify based on education, you must have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
- You can also qualify based on a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that will give you the equivalent level of knowledge and expertise.

For the GS-9,

To qualify based on experience, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade level for this series (0343-07).
- The specialized experience must include experience which has equipped the applicant with:
- Thorough knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization, such as areas of responsibility, channels of communication, organization structure, and delegations of authority.
- Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques such as literature search, work measurement, organization design, development and administration of questionnaires, flowcharting of work procedures, graphing, and calculation of various statistical measures.
- Skill in conducting interviews with employees, supervisors, and managers.
To qualify based on education, you must have earned a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that will give you the equivalent level of knowledge and expertise.

For the GS-11,

To qualify based on experience, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade level for this series (0343-09).
- The specialized experience must include experience which has equipped the applicant with:
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the theory and principles of management and organization, such as areas of responsibility, channels of communication, organization structure, and delegations of authority.
- Comprehensive knowledge and skill in applying qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques such as literature search, work measurement, organization design, development and administration of questionnaires, flowcharting of work procedures, graphing, and calculation of various statistical measures.
- Exceptional skill in conducting interviews with employees, supervisors, and managers.
To qualify based on education, you must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that will give you the equivalent level of knowledge and expertise.

For additional information on the basic qualifications and/or the individual occupational requirements for this position, please refer to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions, dated March 1999, available at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.asp.

TIME LIMIT FOR MEETING QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

BASIS FOR RATING: All applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. An automated score is administered based on the on-line application process used. All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. For more detailed rating information, visit http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/vacancy/quals/qrating1.htm.

TO APPLY TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications are to be submitted on-line via the Careers in Motion website, located at https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/dot.exe.

(If viewing this announcement on-line at Recruitment One-Stop, a link to the Careers in Motion website is located in the upper right corner of this announcement. If viewing the announcement on-line at the Careers in Motion website, the link to apply is located at the bottom of the vacancy listing.)

If you are not already registered with QuickHire, you need to register first before you can apply for a vacancy. Once your registration information has been saved, you need to continue, locate the actual vacancy and answer the vacancy specific questions.

For a detailed description of the on-line application process, visit http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/vacancy/quals/qapplyqh.htm.

If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, the Human Resources Office will provide assistance. Applicants may contact the Automated Staffing Group for DOT during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) prior to the closing date to speak to a representative who can provide assistance at (202) 366-1298.

You will not be considered for the position if any part of the application is incomplete. You must provide the required user information (including your resume in the Careers in Motion system), as well as responses to the questions specific to the vacancy in order to receive consideration. Your resume must support your answers to the questions in the vacancy announcement. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, essay responses, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from best-qualified status or result in a lowered score.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: To be considered for this position, most applicants are required to submit some supporting documents. Please review the following list carefully to determine which documents, if any, are required for your application and eligibility.

VETERANS:
- In order to be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of the Member 4 copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214.
- If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference.
  o Additional information on veterans' preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm.
If you are applying for this position based on eligibility under a special appointing authority, such as Schedule A or VRA, you must submit proof of this eligibility. For additional information on special appointing authorities, visit: http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/sroa2.htm.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds" or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well-qualified standards for the position. A well-qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran's preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/ctap.
Under merit promotion procedures, all current or former federal employees must submit a recent copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that verifies your eligibility for consideration under Merit Promotion procedures, your current grade, and the full performance level of your position.
Under merit promotion procedures, current or former federal employees who wish to be considered non-competitively must submit a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that verifies eligibility for non-competitive consideration. The SF-50 must include the grade and full performance level of the position equal to or greater than the position being advertised.
If this vacancy announcement lists REQUIRED education or if you are SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE, you must submit a copy of your college transcript.

All required supplemental documents MUST be received in the Human Resources office by the closing date of this announcement. Documents should be faxed to (202)366-7995 to assure timely receipt. Please indicate your name and the announcement number on each page. Your application will not receive consideration WITHOUT the required supporting documentation. DO NOT SUBMIT UNREQUESTED DOCUMENTATION. Resumes should only be submitted electronically as part of the application process and are not considered supplemental documents. Unless the vacancy announcement specifically asks for examples of work products, writing samples, letters of reference, pictures, or training certificates, do NOT submit them to the Automated Staffing Office. They will not be forwarded to the official making the selection for this vacancy.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

EEO STATEMENT/ REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Department of Transportation (DOT) prohibits discrimination in all programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital and family status.

The Department of Transportation provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and questionnaire process, please notify the specialist listed in the announcement. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the DOT Disability Resource Center at (202)-493-0625 (voice or TDD). The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis. For information concerning reasonable accommodations, visit http://www.drc.dot.gov/.

Announcement Number: FHWA.LK-2005-0074
Vacancy Description: Information Management Specialist, GS-301 - 9 / 11 DP
Open Period: 08/11/2005 - 08/31/2005
Series/Grade: GS-0301-09/11
Salary: $43,369.00 TO $68,215.00
Promotion Potential: GS-11
Hiring Agency: DOT, Federal Highway Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy in St Paul, MN

Remarks:

Relocation expenses are authorized. Your completed online application and resume must be submitted online via DOT's Careers in Motion website, https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/dot.exe by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the announcement closing date. Fax requested supplemental documentation to (202) 366-7995. See Vacancy Announcement for more information.

For more information, Contact: Delicia Pinckney, 202-366-1298 Transjobs@fhwa.dot.gov

WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen.

One Year Probationary Period: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Minnesota Division Office of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). As the Information Management Specialist, you will:

Serve as the manager for all information systems within the Division.
Serve as the main Division Office resource contact person in the development of a market needs assessment and the appropriate strategies needed to positionthe Division properly for the future.
Assist in the preparation of the Division's Performance Plans and Performance Reports.
Lead Administrative Support Team towards continued improved work processes and customer service.

For the GS-9,

To qualify based on experience, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade level for this series (0301-7).
- The specialized experience must include experience which has equipped the applicant with:
- Working knowledge of general business software including web based applications, word-processing, data base, spreadsheets, etc.
- Working knowledge of information management systems and practices to design, implement, and operate effectively.
- Working knowledge of computer programming skills.
- Working knowledge of marketing principles and practices.
- Skill in leading and motivating others to create and maintain an effective support team.
- Skill in presenting information and ideas, and conducting training on administrative practices and software usage.
- Ability to apply customer service principles and standards.
To qualify based on education, you must have earned a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that will give you the equivalent level of knowledge and expertise.

For the GS-11,

To qualify based on experience, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade level for this series (0301-9).
- The specialized experience must include experience which has equipped the applicant with:
- Thorough knowledge of general business software including web based applications, word-processing, data base, spreadsheets, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of information management systems and practices to design, implement, and operate effectively.
- Thorough knowledge of computer programming skills.
- Thorough knowledge of marketing principles and practices.
- Skill in leading and motivating others to create and maintain an effective support team.
- Skill in presenting information and ideas, and conducting training on administrative practices and software usage.
- Ability to apply customer service principles and standards.
To qualify based on education, you must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that will give you the equivalent level of knowledge and expertise.

TIME LIMIT FOR MEETING QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Minnesota Division Office of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). As the Information Management Specialist, you will:

Serve as the manager for all information systems within the Division.
Serve as the main Division Office resource contact person in the development of a market needs assessment and the appropriate strategies needed to position the Division properly for the future.
Assist in the preparation of the Division's Performance Plans and Performance Reports.
Lead Administrative Support Team towards continued improved work processes and customer service.

For the GS-9,

To qualify based on experience, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade level for this series (0301-7).
- The specialized experience must include experience which has equipped the applicant with:
- Working knowledge of general business software including web based applications, word-processing, data base, spreadsheets, etc.
- Working knowledge of information management systems and practices to design, implement, and operate effectively.
- Working knowledge of computer programming skills.
- Working knowledge of marketing principles and practices.
- Skill in leading and motivating others to create and maintain an effective support team.
- Skill in presenting information and ideas, and conducting training on administrative practices and software usage.
- Ability to apply customer service principles and standards.
To qualify based on education, you must have earned a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that will give you the equivalent level of knowledge and expertise.

For the GS-11,

To qualify based on experience, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade level for this series (0301-9).
- The specialized experience must include experience which has equipped the applicant with:
- Thorough knowledge of general business software including web based applications, word-processing, data base, spreadsheets, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of information management systems and practices to design, implement, and operate effectively.
- Thorough knowledge of computer programming skills.
- Thorough knowledge of marketing principles and practices.
- Skill in leading and motivating others to create and maintain an effective support team.
- Skill in presenting information and ideas, and conducting training on administrative practices and software usage.
Ability to apply customer service principles and standards.
To qualify based on education, you must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that will give you the equivalent level of knowledge and expertise.

TIME LIMIT FOR MEETING QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

TO APPLY TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications are to be submitted on-line via the Careers in Motion website, located at https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/dot.exe.

For a detailed description of the on-line application process, visit http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/vacancy/quals/qapplyqh.htm.

VETERANS:
- In order to be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of the Member 4 copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214.
- If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference.
  Additional information on veterans' preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm.
If you are applying for this position based on eligibility under a special appointing authority, such as Schedule A or VRA, you must submit proof of this eligibility. For additional information on special appointing authorities, visit: http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/sroa2.htm.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds" or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well-qualified standards for the position. A well-qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran's preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/ctap.
Under merit promotion procedures, all current or former federal employees must submit a recent copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that
Under merit promotion procedures, all current or former federal employees must submit a recent copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that verifies your eligibility for consideration under Merit Promotion procedures, your current grade, and the full performance level of your position.
Under merit promotion procedures, current or former federal employees who wish to be considered non-competitively must submit a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that verifies eligibility for non-competitive consideration. The SF-50 must include the grade and full performance level of the position equal to or greater than the position being advertised.
If this vacancy announcement lists REQUIRED education or if you are SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE, you must submit a copy of your college transcript.

Announcement Number: FRA.PP-2005-0007
Vacancy Description: Economist, GS-0110 - 9 / 11 DP
Open Period: 07/25/2005 - 09/02/2005
Series/Grade: GS-0110-09/11
Salary: $43,365.00 TO $68,209.00
Promotion Potential: GS-12
Hiring Agency: DOT, Federal Railroad Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy in Washington, DC

Remarks:

Relocation is not authorized. Your completed online application and resume must be submitted online via DOT's Careers in Motion website, https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/dot.exe by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the announcement closing date. Fax requested supplemental documentation to (202) 366-7995. See Vacancy Announcement for more information.

For more information, Contact:

Delicia Pinckney, 202-366-1298 TRANSJOBS@fhwa.dot.gov

Additional Information

Transportation impacts every facet of American life, providing people access to work, school, loved ones, and nature's rich bounty. The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to transportation excellence and strives to create the best possible integrated air, land, and sea transportation system for America. As a DOT employee, you will become a part of the dedicated workforce who work day-to-day to make measurable improvements in our transportation system, the security of our nation, and the quality of American life. The Federal Railroad Administration, an Operating Administration under the Department of Transportation, was created to promote and enforce safety throughout the U.S. railroad system, rehabilitate the Northeast Corridor rail passenger services, consolidate Federal support for rail transportation, and support research and development for rail transportation for passengers, railroad employees and the general public.

WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen.

One Year Probationary Period: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:This position is located in the Intermodal Planning and Economics Staff in the Office of the Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development (RRP). The Staff conducts research and provides advice on a range of economic issues affecting rail freight and intermodal transportation planning and policy. RRP has a small staff and the incumbent, in addition to work performed for the Staff Director, may participate on research study teams led by Other Staff Directors or Senior Economists in RRP. As an Economist you will be required to:

Conduct research studies of railroad freight transportation issues, including productivity of labor and capital, trends in freight volumes and commodity mix, economic impact of the loss of rail service due to work stoppages or other causes, diversion of traffic among alternative modes of freight transportation.
Conduct portions of larger research studies, which are designed, planned, and monitored by the supervisor or a senior economist in RRP. Research studies are intended to address a range of public policy issues concerning rail transportation, especially freight rail.
Develop final research reports and drafts portions of larger research reports. Write briefing papers on rail freight economic and policy issues, often on short notice.
Gather, assimilate, and assess data from a variety of sources to support economic studies and briefing papers. Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at other government agencies, trade organizations and private industry, which have interests and responsibilities related to the railroad industry such as the Surface Transportation Board, the National Mediation Board, the Railroad Retirement Board, rail labor organizations, the shipping community, as well as the railroads and their industry trade organizations.

For this position, you must have MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.

The Basic Requirements for Economists:

A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.

B. Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

For the GS-9,

To qualify based on experience, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience in the work performed at the next lower grade level for this series (0110).
- The specialized experience must include:
- Knowledge of professional economic theories and principles.
- Knowledge of economic research sources and literature.
- Knowledge of quantitative economic techniques such as scientific sampling, statistical forecasting, economic modeling, productivity measurement, and price or volume indexing.
- Ability to research and analyze a limited range of economic qualitative and quantitative information and develop preliminary research findings.
- Ability to perform electronic as well as manual research and analysis of data.
- Ability to effectively present information and ideas.
To qualify based on education, you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that will give you the equivalent level of knowledge and expertise.

For the GS-11,

To qualify based on experience, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience in the work performed at the next lower grade level for this series (0110).
- The specialized experience must include:
- Experience in applying economic theories and principles in either an academic or professional environment.
- Experience in using a variety of economic research sources and literature in either an academic or professional environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative economic techniques such as scientific sampling, statistical forecasting, economic modeling, productivity measurement, and price or volume indexing.
- Ability to research and analyze a wide range of economic qualitative and quantitative information.
- Ability to perform electronic as well as manual research and analysis of data.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and various organizations.
- Ability to effectively present information and ideas.
To qualify based on education, you must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that will give you the equivalent level of knowledge and expertise.

TIME LIMIT FOR MEETING QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

TO APPLY TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications are to be submitted on-line via the Careers in Motion website, located at https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/dot.exe.

For a detailed description of the on-line application process, visit http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/vacancy/quals/qapplyqh.htm.

VETERANS:
- In order to be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of the Member 4 copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214.
- If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference.
  Additional information on veterans' preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm.
If you are applying for this position based on eligibility under a special appointing authority, such as Schedule A or VRA, you must submit proof of this eligibility. For additional information on special appointing authorities, visit: http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/sroa2.htm.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (at least "Meets or Exceeds" or equivalent), proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well-qualified standards for the position. A well-qualified applicant must satisfy the following criteria: In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, including selective factors, education, and experience requirements, the applicant must score at least an 85 (prior to veteran's preference being applied) on the application questions as established and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/ctap.
Under merit promotion procedures, all current or former federal employees must submit a recent copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that verifies your eligibility for consideration under Merit Promotion procedures, your current grade, and the full performance level of your position.
Under merit promotion procedures, current or former federal employees who wish to be considered non-competitively must submit a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that verifies eligibility for non-competitive consideration. The SF-50 must include the grade and full performance level of the position equal to or greater than the position being advertised.
If this vacancy announcement lists REQUIRED education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript.