Summary
This position is located in the Support Services Division (SSD) at the VA Regional Office (RO). In this capacity, the incumbent is fully experienced and serves as the subject matter expert for internal and external customers on operational matters and on exercising program responsibility.
This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Family of overseas employees
  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Individuals with disabilities
• Land & base management
  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
• Military spouses
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities
  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency
Open to current permanent employees (career or career-conditional) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (competitive), Current permanent Federal employees eligible for transfer, former federal employees eligible for Reinstatement, veterans eligible for consideration under VEOA, VRA, Certain Military Spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA, disabled individuals eligible under Schedule A, and those eligible under current Interchange Agreement
Duties

• Examines, certifies and audits vouchers submitted for payment, while assessing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains internal control systems with a special emphasis on the operational areas identified as having a high risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Ability to communicate either by phone or correspondence with Veterans, fiduciaries, and other offices with inquiry results.
• Prepares fiscal, administrative, and other statistical reports as deemed appropriate and/or as required, and serves on such other projects as directed.
• Responds to inquiries from Congressional Offices, Regional Counsel, and Office of Inspector General.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the various benefit programs and the payment procedures and regulations applicable to each program administered by the Department.
• Independently performs reviews for accuracy and consistency of data such as audits, debts, and reimbursement.
• Ensures that recurring reports are accurately complied, and completed on time.
• Provides technical advice to all Regional Office employees on complex and unusual benefit award adjustments, special payment issues, and accounts receivable actions on the applicable computer applications.
• Ability to use specific VA computer applications, in addition to Microsoft Excel, Word, and other electronic database applications.
• Performs accounting reviews and payment function checks for discrepancies and advises management with proposed plans to prevent future unassociated funds situations.
• Provides administration support to management staff for personnel management, budget administration, procurement, and other financial-related activities.
• Serve as subject matter expert in all areas of the Financial Operations section.
• Oversee the work of the Financial Administrative Specialist and ensure appropriate separations of duties are in place and the financial integrity of the Regional Office is maintained and upheld.
• Develops procedures, and coordinates activities across functional lines with other divisions, Regional Offices, service organizations, and with other government departments or agencies.
• Establishes and maintains internal control systems with a special emphasis on the operational areas identified as having a high risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, assigning, and reviewing the work performed within the Operations area.
• Must be well versed in all facets of the financial and general operating procedures for the Regional Office, which requires substantial technical and managerial expertise
• Serves as a Certifying Official, authorizing all financial transactions, adjustments, and Collections.
• Ability to conduct the most detailed audits and analyses.
• Skilled in completing oral and written presentations that are clear, concise, and logical
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Standard 5-day, 8 hours, full time (40 hours a week) Monday-Friday
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Financial Administrative Specialist/37339-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary/trial period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2024/GS.pdf
• This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/30/2024.
Time-In-Grade Requirement : Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
You must provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing that you are in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate that you possess (1) year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates (1) year time-in-grade. General Adjustment and Award SF-50's cannot be used for time-in-grade verification purposes.
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Qualifying experience has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as experience demonstrating all of the following:
• Analyzing and interpreting complex financial regulations, policies, and laws to provide detailed technical advice to staff members and management.
• Auditing and submitting vouchers for payment; experience using analytic skills to audit programs and functional areas.
• Providing technical advice on the concepts, principles, practices, and laws pertaining to finance operations.

OR,

• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, related to the position may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

OR,

• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond a higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily of a sedentary nature. There are occasional periods of walking, standing. bending, and carrying of light items.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting your current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to a lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members : Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  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.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of VA Policies, regulations, directives, and handbooks which provide financial guidance
Financial Management - Ability to plan and carry out assignments in conformance with accepted financial practices.
Accounting - Knowledge of governmental financial and accounting operations and requirements including those established by the agency to independently perform a variety of assignments.
Customer Service - Ability to establish and maintain effective communication (oral and written) with persons both within and outside an organization, from many different backgrounds and with different levels of education and competence.
Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Effectively deals with pressure and ambiguity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but is not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  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.
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package to include the documents detailed below. Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. Failure to submit the documents as specified may result in lack of consideration for this job announcement. You will not be contacted for additional information.
  
  • Resume detailing specialized experience and competencies as they relate to this position.
    
    • For each position in your resume, you MUST specify the start and end dates (month/year) and a description of duties. If the position is/was Federal, you MUST also indicate the grade level. Resumes containing a general summary of all positions held, not specifying start/end dates, and/or not including documentation supporting Federal grade level(s) are insufficient to determine basic qualifications.
    • Your experience must be clearly stated in your resume. We cannot make assumptions on your experience based on your current, or former, position titles on your resume. Failure to clearly demonstrate your qualifying experience in your resume may result in disqualification for this position and your rating will be adjusted as necessary.
  • A copy of your transcripts if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
  In addition to the document above, you must submit additional documents to prove your eligibility for the following:
  
  1. Current/Former Federal Employees: A copy of your most recent SF-50 (not award or general adjustment).
     
     • The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
     • To verify you meet Time-in-Grade requirements, also submit a SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade held (e.g., Promotion, Appointment, etc.)
  2. ICTAP/CTAP : for displaced Federal/VA employees
     
     • SF-50 showing Career or Career-Conditional status; AND
     • Reduction-In-Force (RIF) Notice or a certification of expected separation (not a resignation letter); AND
     • Most recent performance appraisal.
  3. Veterans/Disabled Veterans:
     
     • DD-214 (MEMBER-4 Copy), or document from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or branch of service that shows dates of military service and character of discharge, AND
     • Disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or Armed Service, AND
     • SF-15 - Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
  4. 100% Disabled Veteran Spouses:
     
     • Copy of your marriage license, AND
     • Veteran Spouses' DD-214, documenting retirement, release, or discharge due to disability, AND
     • Disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, specifying 100% disability at the time of discharge, release, or retirement from active-duty service.
  5. Active-Duty Military Spouses:
     
     • Copy of your marriage license, AND
     • Documentation identifying marital status at the time of death and proof that you have not remarried, AND
     • Deceased Veteran Spouses' DD-214 documenting the death of the service member while on active duty, the death certificate; or a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc. specifying the service member's death while on active duty.
  6. People with Disabilities, Schedule A:
     
     • A letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
  7. Re-Instatement:
     
     • You must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action , Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
       
       • Career or Career-Conditional (Tenure field box 24. is 1 or 2); AND
       • Your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field box 34. is 1). AND
       • Highest grade previously held (Grade or Level field box 18.)
  8. Peace Corps: employees who have completed at least 36 months of continuous service and have been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years:
     
     • You must submit a copy of your description of service, or letter of service.
  9. Other Interchange Agreements : for employees of the Postal Career Service, Postal Rate Commission, Government Accountability Office (GAO), or Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
     
     • A copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
  Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50s (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/30/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12392270.
  
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  Agency contact information
  Sidrecuzs Riggins
  Phone
  334-328-6875
  Email
  sidrecuzs.riggins@va.gov
  Address
  San Diego VA Regional Benefit Office
  8810 Rio San Diego Drive
  San Diego, CA 92108
  US
  Next steps
  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package to include the documents detailed below. Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. Failure to submit the documents as specified may result in lack of consideration for this job announcement. You will not be contacted for additional information.

• Resume detailing specialized experience and competencies as they relate to this position.
  
  • For each position in your resume, you MUST specify the start and end dates (month/year) and a description of duties. If the position is/was Federal, you MUST also indicate the grade level. Resumes containing a general summary of all positions held, not specifying start/end dates, and/or not including documentation supporting Federal grade level(s) are insufficient to determine basic qualifications.
  • Your experience must be clearly stated in your resume. We cannot make assumptions on your experience based on your current, or former, position titles on your resume. Failure to clearly demonstrate your qualifying experience in your resume may result in disqualification for this position and your rating will be adjusted as necessary.
• A copy of your transcripts if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

In addition to the document above, you must submit additional documents to prove your eligibility for the following:

1. Current/Former Federal Employees: A copy of your most recent SF-50 (not award or general adjustment).
   
   • The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
   • To verify you meet Time-in-Grade requirements, also submit a SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade held (e.g., Promotion, Appointment, etc.)
2. ICTAP/CTAP : for displaced Federal/VA employees
   
   • SF-50 showing Career or Career-Conditional status; AND
   • Reduction-In-Force (RIF) Notice or a certification of expected separation (not a resignation letter); AND
   • Most recent performance appraisal.
3. Veterans/Disabled Veterans:
   
   • DD-214 (MEMBER-4 Copy), or document from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or branch of service that shows dates of military service and character of discharge, AND
   • Disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or Armed Service, AND
   • SF-15 - Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
4. 100% Disabled Veteran Spouses:
   
   • Copy of your marriage license, AND
   • Veteran Spouses' DD-214, documenting retirement, release, or discharge due to disability, AND
   • Disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, specifying 100% disability at the time of discharge, release, or retirement from active-duty service.
5. Active-Duty Military Spouses:
   
   • Copy of your marriage license, AND
   • Documentation identifying marital status at the time of death and proof that you have not remarried, AND
   • Deceased Veteran Spouses' DD-214 documenting the death of the service member while on active duty, the death certificate; or a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc. specifying the service member's death while on active duty.
6. People with Disabilities, Schedule A:
   
   • A letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
7. Re-Instatement:
   
   • You must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action , Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
     
     • Career or Career-Conditional (Tenure field box 24. is 1 or 2); AND
     • Your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field box 34. is 1). AND
     • Highest grade previously held (Grade or Level field box 18.)
8. Peace Corps: employees who have completed at least 36 months of continuous service and have been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years:
   
   • You must submit a copy of your description of service, or letter of service.
9. Other Interchange Agreements : for employees of the Postal Career Service, Postal Rate Commission, Government Accountability Office (GAO), or Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
   
   • A copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.

Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50s (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/30/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12392270.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Sidrecuzs Riggins
Phone
334-328-6875
Email
sidrecuzs.riggins@va.gov
Address
San Diego VA Regional Benefit Office
8810 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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