Selective Placement for People with Disabilities

The Federal Government's Selective Placement programs include special appointing authorities for people with disabilities. Federal hiring officials are authorized to use special hiring authorities, such as the Schedule A, when considering people with disabilities (those who have a severe physical, cognitive or emotional disability or a history of having such disabilities or are perceived as having such disabilities). These authorities provide a unique opportunity to demonstrate the potential to successfully perform the essential duties of a position, with and without, workplace reasonable accommodation.

How To Qualify For Selective Placement Opportunities:

If you are interested in being considered under this special hiring authority, you must contact either a state vocational or Department of Veterans Affairs rehabilitation counselor or Gallaudet University placement office and request their assistance. They will review and prepare the necessary documents. They should be asked to provide you with a "certification" statement that describes your ability to perform the essential duties of the position (described under "Major Duties" section). Then, once you have obtained this certification statement, you should include it with your application for Federal employment.

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For general information about Federal employment programs, go to the Office Of Personnel Management's web site at www.opm.gov . For a comprehensive online listing of Federal jobs, go to OPM's USAJOBS web site at www.usajobs.opm.gov .

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