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Last updated: 10/16/00

1. How do I apply for a federal job?

2. What about Veterans' Readjustment Appointments (VRA)?

3. What about seasonal employment?

4. What are the student program possibilities?

5. What about the "Welfare-to-Work" Initiative?

6. Are there volunteer opportunities available at BLM?

7. What benefits are available under federal employment?

How do I apply for a federal job?

YES	BLM has current vacancies listed on the Internet at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.
NO	Without federal employment status, you cannot apply directly to our BLM office unless you qualify under a special hiring authority (VRA, handicap, Peace Corps, etc.). Applicants lacking federal employment status must apply through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Specific job vacancies are listed at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.

What about Veterans' Readjustment Appointments (VRA)?

• You are eligible if you served for a period of more than 180 days active duty which occurred after 8/4/64 and have other than a dishonorable discharge. You are eligible for 10 years after your last separation from active duty or until 12/31/99.

• VRA is not a mandatory program. VRA eligibles are not guaranteed an appointment.

• Disabled veterans are given preference consideration.

• To apply, contact the specific personnel office listed in the vacancy announcement. For more detailed information go to the OPM's VetGuide.
  

What about seasonal employment?

• Visit the BLM State pages for information on seasonal employment.

What are the student program possibilities?

1. The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) is a progressive educational program that provides for the integration of a student's academic studies and Federal work experience with the potential of noncompetitive conversion to a permanent position in the Federal service. The following apply:
   • Students are eligible for both life and health insurance coverage.
   • Students with less than 5 years of prior civilian service are generally covered by the Federal Retirement System (FERS).
     
     

2. The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) is designed to integrate classroom study with paid work experience in the area of study. This program is conducted in accordance with a planned schedule and a working agreement between the BLM and the educational institution. The following apply:
   • Student has an established not-to-exceed date.
   • Student is not eligible for life insurance benefits.
   • Student is not eligible for health insurance benefits until the student has been continuously employed for a year without a break in service.
   • Student is not eligible for retirement coverage.

What about the Welfare-to-Work Initiative?

• BLM fully supports the President's initiative. For more information visit http://w2w.fed.gov or OPM.

Are there volunteer opportunities available at BLM?

• Contact the BLM volunteer coordinator for the State in which you are interested in volunteering.

What benefits are available under federal employment?

• Benefits vary with the type of career appointment. The OPM provides specific information on salaries and wages, alternative work schedules, health insurance, and leave policies as well as many other topics.

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