Instructions for Optional Application for Federal Employment - OF 612
You may apply for most Federal jobs with a resume, an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or other written format. If your resume or
application does not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for a job. Type or
print clearly in black ink. Help speed the selection process by keeping your application brief and sending only the requested information. If essential to
attach additional pages, include your name and Social Security Number on each page.
• For information on Federal employment, including alternative formats for persons with disabilities and veterans’ preference, contact the U.S. Office of
Personnel Management at 478-757-3000, TDD 478-744-2299, or via the Internet at www.USAJOBS.opm.gov.
• If you served on active duty in the United States Military and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans’ preference. To
receive preference, if your service began after October 15, 1976, you must have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, or a service-connected disability.
Veterans’ preference is not a factor for Senior Executive Service jobs or when competition is limited to status candidates (current or former career or
career-conditional Federal employees).
• Most Federal jobs require United States citizenship and also that males over age 18 born after December 31, 1959, have registered with the Selective
Service System or have an exemption.
• The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives.
• Federal annuitants (military and civilian) may have their salaries or annuities reduced. Every employee must pay any valid delinquent debt or the agency
may garnish their salary.
• Send your application to the office announcing the vacancy. If you have questions, contact the office identified in the announcement.
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