Common use of Vacancy Announcements Clause in Contracts

Vacancy Announcements. A. Vacancies may be filled by any appropriate method including, but not limited to, special placement programs, new appointment, reassignment, transfer, reinstatement, and promotion. The Employer shall not use short details for the sole purpose of denying an employee the opportunity to be promoted temporarily. B. Vacancy announcements shall be posted to the USAJOBS website when filling vacancies through the competitive procedures described in this Article. The Human Resources Office may notify employees through electronic mail (e-mail) about announced vacancies. C. Vacancy announcements shall be open a minimum of seven (7) business days, not including weekends and Federal Holidays. Additionally, vacancy announcements are not to open or close on a weekend or Federal Holiday. D. Vacancy announcements shall include the information required by the USDA Departmental Regulations then in effect. E. Employees wishing to be considered for posted vacancies must submit an application and any supplemental documents as specified in the vacancy announcement. Failure on the part of an applicant to submit the required material shall result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Additional materials not specified in the vacancy announcement, e.g., position descriptions, publications, award certificates, shall not be considered in the ranking process. The Human Resources Office may permit exceptions to this requirement for reasons such as extended power outages and severe weather. F. Employees for whom applying online poses a hardship may apply via alternative methods in accordance with the instructions referenced in the specific vacancy announcement. An applicant’s failure to submit required documentation will disqualify him/her from consideration. G. Applications shall normally be accepted from candidates under special hiring authorities such as, but not limited to, Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) appointments, 30% Disabled Veteran, Persons with Disabilities. Qualified candidates shall be referred on the appropriate certificate as non-competitive referrals. H. Employees within the area of consideration who are absent from their positions for legitimate reasons (such as detail, authorized leave, temporary duty, training, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments, transfer to a public international organization, or military service) are eligible to receive consideration (for promotion) under the provisions of this Plan. Employees are responsible for seeking information on positions of interest and applying for such positions by the required application deadline. I. Employees who applied for a vacancy using the USAJOBS website and wish to learn whether their application was received, and/or the status of their application, and/or the status of the vacancy for which they applied are encouraged to do so by: (1) using the USAJOBS website; and if unable to do so by that means (2) contacting the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement. Employees who applied for a vacancy using an alternate method because applying online posed a hardship should contact the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement.

Vacancy Announcements. When the Employer determines that a permanent position is vacant, the position will be posted on the bulletin boards City-wide on the nearest business day before or after public notification. The announcement will contain the vacant position title, location, assigned hours and days of work, salary and the dates for applying. All employees interested in applying for the vacant position must apply in writing within the application dates through the Human Resources Office. On such vacancy announcements, the City shall also denote positions filled. A. Vacancies may The City and the Union agree that all Teamster designated position vacancies shall be filled by any appropriate method includingthe City on the basis of experience, but skill, training, job performance, disciplinary record, attendance record, and work-related references. Should these factors be relatively equal, the senior qualified employee shall be awarded the position. For purposes of this section, the most senior qualified employee is defined as the person with the most citywide seniority. In cases where it is contended that a promotion was arbitrarily made, the decision of the City shall be subject to review by the grievance process. If arbitration is held concerning the assertion that the City’s decision was arbitrary, then the arbitrator shall decide and may consider the City’s basis for making the hiring decision including the experience, skill, training, job performance disciplinary record, attendance record and work-related references, of the prevailing applicant. B. The City agrees that an interview shall be given up to the four (4) most senior teamsters’ applicants who possess the minimum qualifications for the position. C. Employees shall not limited to, special placement programs, new appointment, reassignmenthave the right to apply for posted job vacancies outside their present Division within one (1) year from the date of hire, transfer, reinstatement, and or promotion. The Employer shall not use short details for City shall, however, have the sole purpose right to waive this requirement by mutual agreement, if in the best interests of denying an employee the opportunity to be promoted temporarily. B. Vacancy announcements shall be posted to City and it would result in maintaining the USAJOBS website when filling vacancies through efficiency and productivity of the competitive procedures described in this Article. The Human Resources Office may notify employees through electronic mail (e-mail) about announced vacancies. C. Vacancy announcements shall be open a minimum of seven (7) business days, not including weekends and Federal Holidays. Additionally, vacancy announcements are not to open or close on a weekend or Federal HolidayCity's operations. D. Vacancy announcements The days of work for the advertised position shall include remain as posted in the information required by vacancy announcement for the USDA Departmental Regulations then in effectfirst 30 calendar days from the date the position is filled. E. Employees wishing If an employee who successfully applies for a job returns to his old job within thirty (30) working days, the next qualified applicant (subject to paragraph C of the Article) will be considered for posted vacancies must submit an application and any supplemental documents as specified in awarded the vacancy announcementjob. Failure Within the first thirty- (30) working days on a new job, the part of an applicant employee may voluntarily return to submit the required material shall result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Additional materials not specified in the vacancy announcement, e.g., position descriptions, publications, award certificates, shall not be considered in the ranking processhis previous job. The Human Resources Office employer may permit exceptions return an employee to this requirement his previous job at any time within thirty (30) working days. This time period may be extended with mutual agreement. Provided nothing herein shall prevent a voluntary trial period on a new position prior to actual transfer at the employee's option. If the employee returns to his or her previous position for reasons such as extended power outages and severe weather. F. Employees for whom applying online poses a hardship may apply via alternative methods in accordance with either of the instructions referenced in the specific vacancy announcement. An applicant’s failure to submit required documentation will disqualify him/her from consideration. G. Applications shall normally be accepted from candidates under special hiring authorities such asabove reasons, but not limited to, Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) appointments, 30% Disabled Veteran, Persons with Disabilities. Qualified candidates shall be referred on the appropriate certificate as non-competitive referrals. H. Employees within the area of consideration who are absent from their positions for legitimate reasons (such as detail, authorized leave, temporary duty, training, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments, transfer to a public international organization, or military service) are eligible to receive consideration (for promotion) under the provisions of this Plan. Employees are responsible for seeking information on positions of interest and applying for such positions by the required application deadlineparagraph C will apply to that individual. I. Employees who applied for a vacancy using the USAJOBS website and wish to learn whether their application was received, and/or the status of their application, and/or the status of the vacancy for which they applied are encouraged to do so by: (1) using the USAJOBS website; and if unable to do so by that means (2) contacting the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement. Employees who applied for a vacancy using an alternate method because applying online posed a hardship should contact the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement.

Vacancy Announcements. A. Vacancies Posting Vacancy Announcements. The Agency will post vacancy announcements on the NARA webpage and make paper copies readily available to employees at each facility. Copies of vacancy announcements will be provided to the Council President. Announcements will be posted for at least 10 workdays before the closing date; Open continuous announcements will remain posted until a closing notice is issued; and If a vacancy announcement has been posted and any information is later found to be in error or subsequently changed, i.e.: area of consideration; duty station; grade change; career ladder of the position; or if there is a change in the factors by which the candidates will be evaluated the announcement must be re-posted citing the change and whether or not the original applicants need to re-file in order to be considered. The posting time and distribution will be no less than ten working days. Vacancy announcements will include, but not be limited to, the following information: Statement of non-discrimination; Announcement number and posting and closing dates; Position title(s), series and grade(s); If more than one vacancy is to be filled; Test to be used, if any; Description of promotion potential, if any; All selective placement factors; A summary of criteria to be used in ranking the candidates, including the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or competencies to be evaluated; Geographic and duty station; Summary of the duties of the position; Summary of eligibility and qualifications requirements; Permanent or temporary nature; and if temporary, the duration and if the promotion may be made permanent; Contact information relating to the announcement; Special working conditions such as irregular tour of duty or frequent travel requirements; A statement that the position is in the AFGE bargaining unit; The different levels at which the position may be filled by any appropriate method including, but not limited to, special placement programs, new appointment, reassignment, transfer, reinstatement, if it is a multiple level announcement; and promotion. The Employer shall not use short details for the sole purpose of denying an employee the opportunity to be promoted temporarily. B. Vacancy announcements shall be posted Additional specific information relevant to the USAJOBS website when filling vacancies through the competitive procedures described in this Article. The Human Resources Office may notify employees through electronic mail (e-mail) about announced vacanciesevaluation of candidates, e.g. writing samples, portfolios. C. Vacancy announcements shall be open a minimum of seven (7) business days, not including weekends and Federal Holidays. Additionally, vacancy announcements are not to open or close on a weekend or Federal Holiday. D. Vacancy announcements shall include the information required by the USDA Departmental Regulations then in effect. E. Employees wishing to be considered for posted vacancies must submit an application and any supplemental documents as specified in the vacancy announcement. Failure on the part of an applicant to submit the required material shall result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Additional materials not specified in the vacancy announcement, e.g., position descriptions, publications, award certificates, shall not be considered in the ranking process. The Human Resources Office may permit exceptions to this requirement for reasons such as extended power outages and severe weather. F. Employees for whom applying online poses a hardship may apply via alternative methods in accordance with the instructions referenced in the specific vacancy announcement. An applicant’s failure to submit required documentation will disqualify him/her from consideration. G. Applications shall normally be accepted from candidates under special hiring authorities such as, but not limited to, Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) appointments, 30% Disabled Veteran, Persons with Disabilities. Qualified candidates shall be referred on the appropriate certificate as non-competitive referrals. H. Employees within the area of consideration who are absent from their positions for legitimate reasons (such as detail, authorized leave, temporary duty, training, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments, transfer to a public international organization, or military service) are eligible to receive consideration (for promotion) under the provisions of this Plan. Employees are responsible for seeking information on positions of interest and applying for such positions by the required application deadline. I. Employees who applied for a vacancy using the USAJOBS website and wish to learn whether their application was received, and/or the status of their application, and/or the status of the vacancy for which they applied are encouraged to do so by: (1) using the USAJOBS website; and if unable to do so by that means (2) contacting the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement. Employees who applied for a vacancy using an alternate method because applying online posed a hardship should contact the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement.

Vacancy Announcements. When the Employer determines that a permanent position is vacant, the position will be posted on the bulletin boards City-wide on the nearest business day before or after public notification. The announcement will contain the vacant position title, location, assigned hours and days of work, salary and the dates for applying. All employees interested in applying for the vacant position must apply in writing within the application dates through the Human Resources Office. On such vacancy announcements, the City shall also denote positions filled. A. Vacancies may The City and the Union agree that all Teamster designated position vacancies shall be filled by any appropriate method includingthe City on the basis of experience, but skill, training, job performance, disciplinary record, attendance record, and work-related references. Should these factors be relatively equal, the senior qualified employee shall be awarded the position. For purposes of this section, the most senior qualified employee is defined as the person with the most citywide seniority. In cases where it is contended that a promotion was arbitrarily made, the decision of the City shall be subject to review by the grievance process. If arbitration is held concerning the assertion that the City’s decision was arbitrary, then the arbitrator shall decide and may consider the City’s basis for making the hiring decision including the experience, skill, training, job performance disciplinary record, attendance record and work-related references, of the prevailing applicant. B. The City agrees that an interview shall be given up to the four (4) most senior teamsters’ applicants who possess the minimum qualifications for the position. C. Employees shall not limited to, special placement programs, new appointment, reassignmenthave the right to apply for posted job vacancies outside their present Division within one (1) year from the date of hire, transfer, reinstatement, and or promotion. The Employer shall not use short details for City shall, however, have the sole purpose right to waive this requirement by mutual agreement, if in the best interests of denying an employee the opportunity to be promoted temporarily. B. Vacancy announcements shall be posted to City and it would result in maintaining the USAJOBS website when filling vacancies through efficiency and productivity of the competitive procedures described in this Article. The Human Resources Office may notify employees through electronic mail (e-mail) about announced vacancies. C. Vacancy announcements shall be open a minimum of seven (7) business days, not including weekends and Federal Holidays. Additionally, vacancy announcements are not to open or close on a weekend or Federal HolidayCity's operations. D. Vacancy announcements The days of work for the advertised position shall include remain as posted in the information required by vacancy announcement for the USDA Departmental Regulations then in effectfirst 30 calendar days from the date the position is filled. E. Employees wishing If an employee who successfully applies for a job returns to his old job within 30 working days, the next qualified applicant (subject to paragraph C of the Article) will be considered for posted vacancies must submit an application and any supplemental documents as specified in awarded the vacancy announcementjob. Failure Within the first 30 working days on a new job, the part of an applicant employee may voluntarily return to submit the required material shall result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Additional materials not specified in the vacancy announcement, e.g., position descriptions, publications, award certificates, shall not be considered in the ranking processhis previous job. The Human Resources Office employer may permit exceptions return an employee to this requirement his previous job at any time within 30 working days. This time period may be extended with mutual agreement. Provided nothing herein shall prevent a voluntary trial period on a new position prior to actual transfer at the employee's option. If the employee returns to his or her previous position for reasons such as extended power outages and severe weather. F. Employees for whom applying online poses a hardship may apply via alternative methods in accordance with either of the instructions referenced in the specific vacancy announcement. An applicant’s failure to submit required documentation will disqualify him/her from consideration. G. Applications shall normally be accepted from candidates under special hiring authorities such asabove reasons, but not limited to, Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) appointments, 30% Disabled Veteran, Persons with Disabilities. Qualified candidates shall be referred on the appropriate certificate as non-competitive referrals. H. Employees within the area of consideration who are absent from their positions for legitimate reasons (such as detail, authorized leave, temporary duty, training, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments, transfer to a public international organization, or military service) are eligible to receive consideration (for promotion) under the provisions of this Plan. Employees are responsible for seeking information on positions of interest and applying for such positions by the required application deadlineparagraph C will apply to that individual. I. Employees who applied for a vacancy using the USAJOBS website and wish to learn whether their application was received, and/or the status of their application, and/or the status of the vacancy for which they applied are encouraged to do so by: (1) using the USAJOBS website; and if unable to do so by that means (2) contacting the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement. Employees who applied for a vacancy using an alternate method because applying online posed a hardship should contact the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement.

Vacancy Announcements. A. Vacancies may All vacancies for bargaining unit positions which are to be filled by any appropriate method including, but not limited to, special placement programs, new appointment, reassignment, transfer, reinstatementcompetitively through USDA’s Merit Promotion Plan, and promotiontraining requiring competitive procedures, will be announced and posted electronically on OPM’s website (xxxxxxx.xxx). The Employer shall not use short details for Management will provide the sole purpose of denying Union and employees with a link to vacancy announcements. If an employee has mandatory placement rights as a result of a settlement agreement or judgement, Management will inform the opportunity Union when any applicable PFS recruitment request (as determined by the agreement or judgement) is submitted to be promoted temporarilythe Human Resources (HR) Office. B. Vacancy announcements will include at a minimum: 1. Statement of nondiscrimination; 2. Announcement number and posting and closing dates; 3. Position number(s); title(s), series and grade(s); 4. Number of anticipated vacancies to be filled; 5. Description of promotion potential, if any; 6. Any selective placement factors; 7. When using an automated recruitment system, each factor/question used to determine the basic eligibility and/or best-qualified candidates will be included on each announcement. If a position is not announced using an automated system, a summary of criteria to be used by the evaluation panel (including the relative weights of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) to rank candidates will be stated on the announcements; 8. Geographic and organizational location; 9. Whether or not relocation expenses will be paid; 10. Summary of the duties of the position; 11. Summary of eligibility and qualification requirements; 12. Permanent or temporary nature, and, if temporary, the duration and if the promotion may be made permanent; 13. Name and telephone number of the Human Resources Specialist to contact for information relating to the announcement; 14. Special working conditions, such as tour of duty, travel requirements, expected overtime, etc; 15. Bargaining unit status of the position; 16. Statement about the position being subject to investigation; 17. Telework eligibility; 18. Reasonable accommodation statement. C. Announcements shall be posted to for at least five (5) workdays before the USAJOBS website when filling vacancies through the competitive procedures described in this Article. The Human Resources Office may notify employees through electronic mail (e-mail) about announced vacancies. C. Vacancy announcements shall be open a minimum of seven (7) business days, closing date and will not including weekends and Federal Holidays. Additionally, vacancy announcements are not to open or close on a weekend or Federal Holidayholiday. D. Vacancy Open continuous announcements shall include the information required by the USDA Departmental Regulations then in effectand announcements for standing registers may be used. E. Employees wishing to be considered for posted vacancies must submit an application and any supplemental documents as specified in the vacancy announcement. Failure on the part of an applicant to submit the required material shall result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Additional materials not specified in the vacancy announcement, e.g., position descriptions, publications, award certificates, shall not be considered in the ranking process. The Human Resources Office may permit exceptions to this requirement for reasons such as extended power outages and severe weather. F. Employees for whom applying online poses a hardship may apply via alternative methods in accordance with the instructions referenced in the specific vacancy announcement. An applicant’s failure to submit required documentation will disqualify him/her from consideration. G. Applications shall normally be accepted from candidates under special hiring authorities such as, but not limited to, Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) appointments, 30% Disabled Veteran, Persons with Disabilities. Qualified candidates shall be referred on the appropriate certificate as non-competitive referrals. H. Employees within the area of consideration who are absent from their positions for legitimate reasons (such as detail, authorized leave, temporary duty, training, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments, transfer to a public international organization, or military service) are eligible to receive consideration (for promotion) under the provisions of this Plan. Employees are responsible for seeking information on positions of interest and applying for such positions by the required application deadline. I. Employees who applied for a vacancy using the USAJOBS website and wish to learn whether their application was received, and/or the status of their application, and/or the status of the vacancy for which they applied are encouraged to do so by: (1) using the USAJOBS website; and if unable to do so by that means (2) contacting the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement. Employees who applied for a vacancy using an alternate method because applying online posed a hardship should contact the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement.

Vacancy Announcements. A. Vacancies may Vacancy announcements will be filled by any appropriate method includingposted and remain open for a minimum of ten (10) workdays, but however, if the announcement will be open for only ten workdays, it will not limited to, special placement programs, new appointment, reassignment, transfer, reinstatement, be posted on a Monday. Each vacancy announcement will initially be broadcast to all employees and promotion. The Employer shall not use short details will remain posted on the TTB intranet for the sole purpose life of denying an employee the opportunity to be promoted temporarilyannouncement. B. Vacancy announcements shall will comply with regulatory requirements for information that must be posted included in vacancy announcements: 1. Announcement number; 2. Opening date; 3. Title, series, and grade of the position; 4. Geographic and office location of the position; 5. Brief summary of the duties of the position, together with an indication of where additional information may be obtained. 6. Minimum qualifications required; 7. Selective placement factors, if any; 8. Evaluation methods to the USAJOBS website when filling vacancies through the competitive procedures described in this Articlebe used; 9. Closing date; 10. Statement of equal employment opportunity; 11. The Human Resources Office may notify employees through electronic mail (e-mail) about announced vacanciesfollowing statement; "to be considered, applications must be received by the HR Service Provider by the stated closing date of the announcement;" and 12. Bargaining unit status. C. Vacancy announcements shall Each vacancy will be open a minimum of seven (7) business days, not including weekends and Federal Holidaysannounced separately. Additionally, vacancy announcements are not to open or close Multiple vacancies in the same series may be announced on a weekend or Federal Holidaythe same announcement. D. Vacancy Employees applying for positions in response to specific posted vacancy announcements under this Article shall include submit appropriate documentation consistent with the information vacancy announcement. E. Applicants must meet all qualifications and time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement in order to receive consideration. F. If there is a change in any of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities in a posted vacancy, the Bureau must post the vacancy again for at least the number of days required by the USDA Departmental Regulations then in effect. E. Employees wishing to be considered for posted vacancies must submit an application and any supplemental documents as specified in the vacancy announcement. Failure on the part of an applicant to submit the required material shall result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Additional materials not specified in the vacancy announcement, e.g., position descriptions, publications, award certificates, shall not be considered in the ranking process. The Human Resources Office may permit exceptions to this requirement for reasons such as extended power outages and severe weather. F. Employees for whom applying online poses a hardship may apply via alternative methods in accordance with the instructions referenced in the specific vacancy announcement. An applicant’s failure to submit required documentation will disqualify him/her from considerationoriginal posting. G. Applications shall normally If a vacancy announcement is canceled, the reason for the cancellation will be accepted from candidates under special hiring authorities such as, but not limited to, Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) appointments, 30% Disabled Veteran, Persons with Disabilities. Qualified candidates shall be referred stated on the appropriate certificate as non-competitive referralscancellation notice. H. Employees within the area of consideration who are absent from their positions for legitimate reasons (such as detail, authorized leave, temporary duty, training, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments, transfer to a public international organization, or military service) are eligible to receive consideration (for promotion) under the provisions of this Plan. Employees are responsible for seeking information on positions of interest and applying for such positions by the required application deadline. I. Employees who applied for a vacancy using the USAJOBS website and wish to learn whether their application was received, and/or the status of their application, and/or the status of the vacancy for which they applied are encouraged to do so by: (1) using the USAJOBS website; and if unable to do so by that means (2) contacting the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement. Employees who applied for a vacancy using an alternate method because applying online posed a hardship should contact the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement.

Vacancy Announcements. A. Vacancies may be filled by any appropriate method includingWhen the Employer elects to utilize the merit promotion process as a source to fill a vacancy or for other actions described in Section 3, but not limited to, special placement programs, new appointment, reassignment, transfer, reinstatement, and promotionthe Employer will post a vacancy announcement in accordance with merit promotion procedures. The Employer shall not use short details for the sole purpose of denying an employee the opportunity to be promoted temporarily. B. Vacancy announcements shall announcement will be posted to on USAJOBS and the USAJOBS website when filling vacancies through on the competitive procedures described in this Article. The Human Resources Office may notify employees through Division, or its service providers’ intranet site or other electronic mail (e-mail) about announced vacancies. C. Vacancy announcements shall be bulletin board and remain open for a minimum of seven ten (710) business working days, not including weekends . Applications received or post-marked on or before the closing date and Federal Holidays. Additionally, vacancy announcements are not to open or close on a weekend or Federal Holiday. D. Vacancy announcements shall include the information required by the USDA Departmental Regulations then in effect. E. Employees wishing to be considered for posted vacancies must submit an application and any supplemental documents time as specified stated in the vacancy announcement. Failure on the part of an applicant to submit the required material shall result announcement and in the applicant not being considered for the position. Additional materials not specified manner stated in the vacancy announcementannouncement will be accepted. Employees are urged to check online in MYUSAJOBS or contact the official listed on the vacancy announcement to confirm receipt. At a minimum, e.g.the vacancy announcement will contain: 1. Announcement number; 2. Opening and closing dates (an open continuous announcement will be so indicated); 3. Position title, position descriptionsseries, publicationsand grade(s) and salary range, award certificatesincluding identification of full performance range; 4. Organizational location and duty station; 5. Promotion and career ladder potential, shall not be considered in the ranking processif any; 6. The Human Resources Office may permit exceptions to this requirement for reasons such as extended power outages Area of consideration and severe weather. F. Employees for whom applying online poses a hardship may apply via alternative methods in accordance with the instructions referenced in the specific vacancy announcement. An applicant’s failure to submit required documentation whether applications will disqualify him/her from consideration. G. Applications shall normally be accepted from candidates under special hiring authorities such asoutside area of consideration; 7. When the area of consideration is government wide or All Sources, but not limited to, Veterans Recruitment Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) information, including documentation required for proof of eligibility; 8. VRA) appointments, 30% Disabled Veteran, Persons with Disabilities. Qualified candidates shall be referred on the appropriate certificate as non-competitive referrals. H. Employees within the area of consideration who are absent from their positions for legitimate reasons (such as detail, authorized leave, temporary duty, training, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments, transfer to a public international organizationVeterans , or military service) are other special appointment authority statement; 9. Principle duties, including estimated potential for travel if any; 10. Agency’s intent to accept applications from groups eligible under non- competitive hiring authorities; 11. Qualification standards for General Schedule positions or other qualification standards permitted by OPM, necessary for filling the position, and any selective placement factors; 12. Evaluation criteria and method; 13. Procedures for applying; 14. Identification of probation periods for new employees and supervisors (if applicable) 15. Bargaining unit status 16. Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity; and 17. Number of positions expected to receive consideration (for promotion) under the provisions of this Plan. Employees are responsible for seeking information on positions of interest and applying for such positions by the required application deadlinebe filled if more than one. I. Employees who applied for a vacancy using the USAJOBS website and wish to learn whether their application was received, and/or the status of their application, and/or the status of the vacancy for which they applied are encouraged to do so by: (1) using the USAJOBS website; and if unable to do so by that means (2) contacting the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement. Employees who applied for a vacancy using an alternate method because applying online posed a hardship should contact the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement.

Vacancy Announcements. A. Vacancies may to be filled by any appropriate method includingunder this Agreement should be advertised on a vacancy announcement. In order to have consistency among DFAS Centers, but not limited toa standard vacancy announcement form (DFAS Form 101/101a) will be used. In addition to the vacancy announcement form, special placement programsa standard Merit Promotion Form package for bargaining unit positions will be used. The forms in this package are as follows: DFAS Form 102, new appointment103, reassignment104-1, transfer104-2, reinstatement105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, and promotion. The Employer shall not use short details for the sole purpose of denying an employee the opportunity to be promoted temporarily110a. B. Vacancy announcements shall will be posted open for a minimum of 7 workdays. Posting of the announcements will be on official Human Resources Bulletin Board(s) on the same day the announcements are opened and distributed. We agree that the Human Resources Directorate will install a dedicated telephone line with a continuous recording, which announces current vacancies that are being recruited. Employees will be able to dial that number anytime and be informed of current vacancies. Changes to the USAJOBS website when filling vacancies through the competitive procedures described in this Article. The Human Resources Office may notify employees through electronic mail (e-mail) about announced vacanciesrecording will be updated as necessary. C. Management may advertise vacancies individually or in related groupings. Vacancy announcements shall for positions for which there is an anticipated frequent, repetitive, or continuous need may either be announced on an open continuous basis, or may be announced for a minimum limited period. A register of seven (7) business days, not including weekends and Federal Holidays. Additionally, vacancy announcements are not top ranked candidates will be established to open or close on a weekend or Federal Holidayrefer as appropriate vacancies arise. D. Vacancy announcements shall include Interested individuals within the information required by Area of Consideration (AOC) may apply at any time prior to the USDA Departmental Regulations then closing date of an open continuous vacancy announcement. When using an open continuous vacancy announcement, all eligible candidates who have applied, up to the date that the request to fill the vacancy is received for recruitment in effectthe staffing division, will be considered in the rating and ranking process. E. Employees wishing Interested individuals may apply on vacancy announcements, which will be open for a limited period and used to establish continuing promotion registers only during the limited period indicated. Eligible candidates will be considered placed in rank order on a register, which will be used to fill similar vacancies in the same AOC as they occur for posted vacancies must submit an application and any supplemental documents as a specified in period of time after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure A promotion register may be used for a period of up to one year, provided the vacancy announcement is reopened at least every 3 months to allow for the submission of applications from other interested employees and the updating of applications by employees who have previously filed. The rank order on the part of an applicant to submit the required material shall result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Additional materials not specified in the vacancy announcement, e.g., position descriptions, publications, award certificates, shall not registers will be considered in the ranking process. The Human Resources Office may permit exceptions to this requirement for reasons such adjusted as extended power outages and severe weatherappropriate. F. Employees for whom applying online poses a hardship may apply via alternative methods in accordance with the instructions referenced Vacancy announcements are not necessary if all available candidates in the specific vacancy announcement. An applicant’s failure to submit required documentation will disqualify him/her from considerationappropriate AOC are considered. G. Applications shall normally be accepted from candidates under special hiring authorities such as, but not limited to, Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) appointments, 30% Disabled Veteran, Persons with Disabilities. Qualified candidates shall be referred on the appropriate certificate as non-competitive referrals. H. Employees within the area of consideration who are absent from their positions for legitimate reasons (such as detail, authorized leave, temporary duty, training, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments, transfer to a public international organization, or military service) are eligible to receive consideration (for promotion) under the provisions of this Plan. Employees are responsible for seeking information on positions of interest and applying for such positions by the required application deadline. I. Employees who applied for a vacancy using the USAJOBS website and wish to learn whether their application was received, and/or the status of their application, and/or the status of the vacancy for which they applied are encouraged to do so byVacancy Announcements will include: (1) using the USAJOBS website; and if unable to do so by that means (2) contacting the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement. Employees who applied for a vacancy using an alternate method because applying online posed a hardship should contact the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement.

Vacancy Announcements. A. Vacancies may to be filled by any appropriate method including, but not limited to, special placement programs, new appointment, reassignment, transfer, reinstatement, and promotion. The Employer shall not use short details for through the sole purpose of denying an employee the opportunity to merit promotion process should be promoted temporarilyadvertised on a vacancy announcement. B. Vacancy announcements shall will be open for a minimum of 10 work days. Vacancy announcements will be posted electronically on the same day opened. In circumstances where there is a critical hiring need, the open period for announcements may be reduced to 7 work days. Appropriate notification to the USAJOBS website when filling vacancies through the competitive procedures described Union will occur in this Article. The Human Resources Office may notify employees through electronic mail (e-mail) about announced vacanciessuch circumstances. C. The Agency may advertise vacancies individually or in related groupings. Vacancy announcements shall for positions for which there is an anticipated frequent, repetitive, or continuous need may either be announced on an open continuous basis, or may be announced for a minimum limited period. A register of seven (7) business days, not including weekends and Federal Holidays. Additionally, vacancy announcements are not top ranked candidates will be established to open or close on a weekend or Federal Holidayrefer as appropriate vacancies arise. D. Vacancy announcements shall include Interested individuals within the information required by Area of Consideration (AOC) may apply at any time prior to the USDA Departmental Regulations then closing date of an open continuous vacancy announcement. When using an open continuous vacancy announcement, all eligible candidates who have applied, up to the date that the request to fill the vacancy is received for recruitment in effectthe staffing division will be considered in the rating and ranking process. E. Employees wishing Interested individuals may apply on vacancy announcements which will be open for a limited period and used to establish continuing promotion registers only during the limited period indicated. Eligible candidates will be considered placed in rank order on a register, which will be used to fill similar vacancies in the same AOC as they occur for posted vacancies must submit an application and any supplemental documents as a specified in period of time after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Failure A promotion register may be used for a period of up to one year, provided the vacancy announcement is reopened at least every 3 months to allow for the submission of applications from other interested employees and the updating of applications by employees who have previously filed. The rank order on the part of an applicant to submit the required material shall result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Additional materials not specified in the vacancy announcement, e.g., position descriptions, publications, award certificates, shall not registers will be considered in the ranking process. The Human Resources Office may permit exceptions to this requirement for reasons such adjusted as extended power outages and severe weatherappropriate. F. Employees for whom applying online poses a hardship may apply via alternative methods in accordance with the instructions referenced Vacancy announcements are not necessary if all available candidates in the specific vacancy announcement. An applicant’s failure to submit required documentation will disqualify him/her from considerationappropriate AOC are considered. G. Applications shall normally be accepted from candidates under special hiring authorities such as, but not limited to, Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) appointments, 30% Disabled Veteran, Persons with Disabilities. Qualified candidates shall be referred on the appropriate certificate as non-competitive referrals. H. Employees within the area of consideration who are absent from their positions for legitimate reasons (such as detail, authorized leave, temporary duty, training, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments, transfer to a public international organization, or military service) are eligible to receive consideration (for promotion) under the provisions of this Plan. Employees are responsible for seeking information on positions of interest and applying for such positions by the required application deadline. I. Employees who applied for a vacancy using the USAJOBS website and wish to learn whether their application was received, and/or the status of their application, and/or the status of the vacancy for which they applied are encouraged to do so byVacancy Announcements will include: (1) using the USAJOBS website; and if unable to do so by that means (2) contacting the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement. Employees who applied for a vacancy using an alternate method because applying online posed a hardship should contact the Human Resources contact person listed on the announcement.