Intelligence Operations Specialist

Summary

See CONDITIONS and QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position.

Responsible for complex assignments involving defensive counterintelligence (CI) and information coordination with a broad set of Communities of Interest to establish and maintain SSA's defensive CI operations, collaboration and intelligence and information sharing missions which support homeland security.

See DUTIES for responsibilities of the position.

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Military spouses
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Vacancy is open to current or former federal employees, certain military spouses and veterans eligible under VEOA. For more details on eligibility, see ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. If selected, you will be required to report to one of the listed locations.

Duties

• Conducts analysis on information relating to reporting and uses statistical information to create trend and predictive analysis models.
• Conducts all-source analysis when accessing and evaluating Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIE) intelligence reports to provide recurring or ad hoc threat briefings and written analytical reports to management on complex situations and threats.
• Offers guidance on revising existing and/or creating new policies and procedures to handle these situations.
• Conducts an annual risk assessment to identify and prioritize critical agency assets, the loss or compromise of which would be damaging to SSA's mission or would affect the ability of another federal department or agency to conduct its mission.
• Assists in determining vulnerability of assets and formulating appropriate mitigation strategies. Identifies potential threats to critical assets by researching classified databases and information sources and by conducting open-source research.
• Provides senior management with current situational awareness updates on global and domestic defensive counterintelligence events.
• Identifies and researches requirements, intelligence databases and various ancillary sources to gather and disseminate intelligence information in support of ongoing or emerging intelligence program or project requirements.
• Work may include recurring assignments projecting data to assess future situations.
• Develops and executes a program implementation plan, establishes related Defensive CI policies and metrics, and creates an outreach strategy to engage elements of the Intelligence Community (IC) focused on defensive CI and law enforcement.
• Develops and maintains a response protocol for resolving defensive CI information that presents a credible threat to SSA. Develops a defensive CI awareness strategy for use by all agency stakeholders.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• All application materials must be received by the closing date. All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources. Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
• Applicants must be in good standing. Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record. Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
• Travel to off-site locations on a recurring basis and travel to other federal and state agencies or private sector organizations will be required (travel time is estimated to be 10%). Travel will be mostly local (within Baltimore/DC metro area).
• You must have (or be able to obtain) Top-Secret Security Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS-SCI).
• See QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED sections for more information about this position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this GS-13 Intelligence Operation Specialist position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position/experience is in another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-12.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of collecting, analyzing, evaluating, interpreting and disseminating information on conditions, trends and forces in foreign and domestic areas that directly or indirectly affect national and agency security.

If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that demonstrate it.

Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.

Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.

An affirmative response to the online questionnaire is not sufficient to demonstrate experience.

Specialized Experience must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

*In addition, you must have (or be able to obtain) Top-Secret Security Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS-SCI).

TYPICAL DUTIES THAT DEMONSTRATE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

(1) developing CI policies and metrics

(2) developing training programs or presentations to support a Defensive CI program

(3) participating in and contributing to detailed annual risk assessments

(4) performing statistical analysis

(5) evaluating intelligence reports and providing threat briefings

(6) developing recurring CI reports

Federal applicants for promotion must have at least 52 weeks at GS-12.

Time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Information on this series can be found at:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/intelligence-series-0132/

Location of Position:

Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Budget, Finance and Management (DCBFM)

Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness (OSEP)

Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement, but you must have (or be able to obtain) Top-Secret Security Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS-SCI).

If you claim this type of clearance, upload a copy of your certificate with your supporting documents.

If you completed any other relevant training, you want considered as part of your evaluation, include that training on your resume rather than uploading certificates you received.

Additional information

WHO MAY APPLY:

(1) ICTAP/CTAP (see Career Transition Guide)

(2) Current Competitive Service / permanent OR conditional tenure

(3) Former Competitive Service resigned or retired with

(a) permanent tenure (separation at any time)

(b) conditional tenure (separation within previous 3 years) OR

(c) conditional tenure AND vet preference (separation at any time)

(4) Current Excepted Service:

(a) agency with competitive service compatibility (Foreign Service, US Postal Service, etc)

(b) agency with Interchange Agreement

(c) Schedule A block 5 of APPOINTMENT action shows Reg 213.3102(u)

(d) time-limited vet appointment block 5 of APPOINTMENT action shows Reg. 316.402(b)(4)

(e) not described above but can demonstrate prior Competitive Service OR vet status

(5) Former Excepted Service - must have prior Competitive Service (permanent or conditional tenure) OR vet status

(6) Military Spouse see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses

(7) VEOA see USAJOBS Help Center | Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998 (VEOA) if you have non-qualifying Excepted Service and are an eligible veteran, you may use VEOA as your eligibility, but still must provide documents demonstrating your Excepted Service status (e.g., current SF-50 / performance appraisal or separation SF-50).

VEOA cannot be used to circumvent merit promotion requirements. VEOA applicants with federal status will be considered on federal status first and VEOA only if federal status cannot be used. Eligibilities must be fully documented to receive consideration.

OTHER NOTES:

See QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION for information about qualifying this position.

See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED for information on applying for this position.

This is a non-bargaining unit position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in a component(s) under the same Deputy Commissioner. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued.

Position is on a full-time, flex-time schedule and may be eligible for an Alternate Work Schedules (AWS).

Position is eligible for telework consideration after all conditions for telework have been met.

Position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. You will be required to report to SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland. To participate in telework, you must reside within a 2-hour commute to the assigned duty station.

Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions.

Travel to off-site locations on a recurring basis and travel to other federal and state agencies or private sector organizations will be required (travel time is estimated to be 10%). Travel will be mostly local (within Baltimore/DC metro area).

Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series).

Top-Secret Security Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS-SCI) required. You must have (or be able to obtain) this clearance.

This is a critical sensitive position. You may be required to complete Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions, to have the appropriate investigation conducted.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

(1) Eligibility will be based on your claim under the Eligibility Section at the beginning of the online questionnaire, your responses to Assessment Question #1 (Federal Status) and Question #2 (Appraisal) and the documents you submit.

If you

don't choose an ELIGIBILITY at the beginning of the online questionnaire,

choose an incorrect ELIGIBILITY at the beginning of the online questionnaire,

provide a response that indicates you are not eligible,

fail to provide documents to support your claim OR

are otherwise found ineligible during this part of the review

you will not receive further consideration.

Only applicants who meet eligibility requirements will be evaluated.

(2) If rated 'eligible' you will receive a score based on your responses to the online experience questions.

Preview questions here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12504344

(3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on that score, your resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the required Specialized Experience.

Your resume must describe duties you perform that meet the Specialized Experience required for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS), as well as duties that demonstrate the following as they relate to the Specialized Experience. It must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. Duties not clearly described cannot be credited.

Skill in research methods and statistical measurements with regard to Defensive CI and insider threat (possible 60 points)

Knowledge of Defensive CI policies and metrics, objectives, acquisition and administrative processes (possible 60 points)

Skill in researching and making recommendations (possible 60 points)

Skill in preparing written and oral findings (possible 60 points)

Total Possible Points = 240

**It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume**

Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.

Affirmative responses to the eligibility questions and experience in the online questionnaire are subject to verification.

(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the required Specialized Experience will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review. (See Priority Selection below.)

Your description of your knowledge, skills and abilities is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability.

PRIORITY SELECTION:

Well-Qualified ICTAP eligibles will receive the first consideration ONLY IF appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide AND Required Documents).

Eligible veterans may apply under this Merit Promotion announcement, but preference points are not applied and veterans do not receive priority consideration.

See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.

• Benefits
  
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  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Resume all applicants (SSA employees may use SSA-45)
  
  SF-50 - all current and former federal employees - read requirements below
  
  Performance Appraisal - all current federal employees (see below)
  
  Vet documents applicants without competitive status claiming VEOA-eligibility
  
  ICTAP documents if claimed
  
  Military Spouse documents if claimed
  
  DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
  
  RESUME (or SSA-45) must include:
  
  your name and contact information
  
  employer name, full-time or part-time hours worked per week
  
  full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position
  
  your grade and pay scale (for all federal positions) and
  
  a clear description of the duties you perform that relate to the experience required for this position.
  
  If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.
  
  Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
  
  Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements. You must describe duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position.
  
  Information copied or restated from the vacancy announcement, rating criteria or KSAs will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
  
  If your qualifying experience is part of a federal career-ladder, separate that experience from duties performed at the lower grades. Career-ladders described as a single position may not satisfy the requirement to demonstrate 52 weeks performing specific work at the required level.
  
  See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
  
  SF-50 Applies to all current and former federal employees, both Competitive and Excepted Service - follow instructions in questionnaire.
  
  PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - required for current federal employees must be for a period that ended less than a year ago, must be completed and signed and must indicate a rating of satisfactory or better. Do not submit a mid-year review or other 'Performance Discussion.' If your agency does not provide formal performance appraisals, submit an equivalent document with an explanation for why you are not providing a standard federal performance appraisal. Follow instructions in questionnaire.
  
  IN LIEU OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL only under certain conditions follow instructions in questionnaire.
  
  VETERANS DOCUMENTS - for VEOA eligibility submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing 3+ years of continuous active duty and honorable discharge.
  
  Veterans who have federal status (current or former federal employees) must also submit the documents required for applicants with federal status, as noted above.
  
  To claim 10-point preference, also submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse.
  
  *Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters. Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date. type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins. Since service after Aug 31, 2010 is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.
  
  PRIORITY SELECTION (ICTAP) Submit separation notice; SF-50 documenting separation; agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated OR Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. CTAP and ICTAP claims require your most recent performance rating showing 'fully successful' or better.
  
  (See http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp)
  
  Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
  
  MILITARY SPOUSES see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable.
• How to Apply
  
  (1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account.
  
  (2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.
  
  (3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
  
  (4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.
  
  (5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended AND
  
  (6) print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)
  
  READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
  
  Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) August 23, 2024 and must include:
  
  (1)responses to online questionnaire
  
  (2) uploaded resume
  
  (3) uploaded supporting documents (SF-50, Performance Appraisal, DD-214, VA Letter, RIF Letter, marriage certificate, spouse's military orders, etc)
  
  SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
  
  The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.
  
  We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax, or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.
  
  Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories.
  
  Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire, or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  OPE Staffing DCBFM
  
  Phone
  
  410-965-1234
  
  Email
  
  OPE.Staffing.DCBFM@ssa.gov
  
  Address
  
  DCBFM - OSEP
  
  6401 Security Boulevard
  
  Baltimore, MD 21235
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Incorrect information in your USAJobs Account means you may not receive important emails pertaining to this announcement. SSA/HR is not responsible if outdated information in your USAJobs Account causes you to miss emailed notifications or job offers.
  
  No matter what information is provided on your resume, HR and USAStaffing can only contact you using the information in your USAJobs Account. Your Biographic Information for this vacancy cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.
  
  If you applied correctly and provided a valid email address in your Biographic Information, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Occupational Questionnaire. This is not an indication that your application is complete. Follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections to ensure that you submit a complete application.
  
  HR cannot provide copies of announcements or application documents to you.
  
  You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete, and your documents have been properly submitted.
  
  After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).
  
  INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.
  
  HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews.
  
  For a status of your application, go to your USAJobs account. Select Application Status then More Information to see if updates are available.
  
  Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days.
  
  After selections have been completed, final notices will be sent to applicants who were referred to the selecting official. Applicants who are not referred will not receive a final notice.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume all applicants (SSA employees may use SSA-45)

SF-50 - all current and former federal employees - read requirements below

Performance Appraisal - all current federal employees (see below)

Vet documents applicants without competitive status claiming VEOA-eligibility

ICTAP documents if claimed

Military Spouse documents if claimed

DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.

RESUME (or SSA-45) must include:

your name and contact information

employer name, full-time or part-time hours worked per week

full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position

your grade and pay scale (for all federal positions) and

a clear description of the duties you perform that relate to the experience required for this position.

If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.

Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.

Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements. You must describe duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position.

Information copied or restated from the vacancy announcement, rating criteria or KSAs will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.

If your qualifying experience is part of a federal career-ladder, separate that experience from duties performed at the lower grades. Career-ladders described as a single position may not satisfy the requirement to demonstrate 52 weeks performing specific work at the required level.

See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.

SF-50 Applies to all current and former federal employees, both Competitive and Excepted Service - follow instructions in questionnaire.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - required for current federal employees must be for a period that ended less than a year ago, must be completed and signed and must indicate a rating of satisfactory or better. Do not submit a mid-year review or other 'Performance Discussion.' If your agency does not provide formal performance appraisals, submit an equivalent document with an explanation for why you are not providing a standard federal performance appraisal. Follow instructions in questionnaire.

IN LIEU OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL only under certain conditions follow instructions in questionnaire.

VETERANS DOCUMENTS - for VEOA eligibility submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing 3+ years of continuous active duty and honorable discharge.

Veterans who have federal status (current or former federal employees) must also submit the documents required for applicants with federal status, as noted above.

To claim 10-point preference, also submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse.

*Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters. Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date. type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins. Since service after Aug 31, 2010 is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.

PRIORITY SELECTION (ICTAP) Submit separation notice; SF-50 documenting separation; agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated OR Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. CTAP and ICTAP claims require your most recent performance rating showing 'fully successful' or better.

(See http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp)

Preference will be granted based on the documents received.

MILITARY SPOUSES see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable.

How to Apply

(1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account.

(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.

(3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.

(4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.

(5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended AND

(6) print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)

READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) August 23, 2024 and must include:

(1)responses to online questionnaire

(2) uploaded resume

(3) uploaded supporting documents (SF-50, Performance Appraisal, DD-214, VA Letter, RIF Letter, marriage certificate, spouse's military orders, etc)

SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.

We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax, or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.

Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories.

Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire, or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.

Agency contact information

OPE Staffing DCBFM

Phone

410-965-1234

Email

OPE.Staffing.DCBFM@ssa.gov

Address

DCBFM - OSEP

6401 Security Boulevard

Baltimore, MD 21235

US

Next steps

Incorrect information in your USAJobs Account means you may not receive important emails pertaining to this announcement. SSA/HR is not responsible if outdated information in your USAJobs Account causes you to miss emailed notifications or job offers.

No matter what information is provided on your resume, HR and USAStaffing can only contact you using the information in your USAJobs Account. Your Biographic Information for this vacancy cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.

If you applied correctly and provided a valid email address in your Biographic Information, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Occupational Questionnaire. This is not an indication that your application is complete. Follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections to ensure that you submit a complete application.

HR cannot provide copies of announcements or application documents to you.

You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete, and your documents have been properly submitted.

After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).

INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.

HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews.

For a status of your application, go to your USAJobs account. Select Application Status then More Information to see if updates are available.

Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days.

After selections have been completed, final notices will be sent to applicants who were referred to the selecting official. Applicants who are not referred will not receive a final notice.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request