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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rain in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in California

Scattered severe thunderstorms, associated with tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds are likely today from the southern Plains into the Ozarks, and mid Mississippi Valley. Excessive rainfall is also likely in these areas. Gusty easterly winds and low relative humidity will support elevated to critical fire weather over coastal portions of California today into Thursday. Read More >

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Special Hiring Authorities

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There are two types of hiring processes. In the competitive process, applicants compete with each other through a structured process. Veterans can compete in the competitive process and receive veterans’ preference when applying for jobs.  For more information, go to Feds Hire Vets - FAQ.

In the non-competitive hiring process, agencies use a special authority (Schedule A) to hire persons with disabilities without requiring them to compete for the job.  In order to be eligible for employment through the Schedule A non-competitive process, documentation of the disability is required.. 

+Veterans Appointments (VRA)

+Schedule A Hiring Authority

Excepted service appointing authorities are critical tools for increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the Federal Government. Two of these authorities are particularly relevant:

  • Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u), for hiring people with physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. Such individuals may qualify for conversion to permanent status after two years of satisfactory service. 
  • Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(ll) for hiring readers, interpreters, and personal assistants for employees with severe disabilities as reasonable accommodations.

For more information, go to Schedule A Hiring Authority at this link.