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Part III





Office of Personnel Management





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Request for Clearance of Information Collection To Replace SF 171, 
Application for Federal Employment; Notice
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

 
Request for Clearance of Information Collection To Replace SF 
171, Application for Federal Employment

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this document announces the Office of Personnel 
Management's (OPM) request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for clearance of proposed job application procedures. These procedures 
would replace the SF 171, Application for Federal Employment, which is 
being discontinued as recommended by the National Performance Review. 
The proposed procedures described in this notice were recommended by an 
interagency task force.
    To allow time to implement the proposed procedures, OMB has 
approved an extension of the authorization of SF 171 and related forms 
through September 30, 1994. OPM has further requested that 
authorization for these forms be extended through December 31, 1994. 
The procedures proposed in this notice would take effect on January 1, 
1995.
    OPM estimates that the public reporting burden to file a Federal 
job application would vary from 10 minutes to 240 minutes with an 
average of 40 minutes. OPM estimates that the public reporting burden 
to file the Declaration for Federal Employment would vary from 5 
minutes to 60 minutes with an average time of 15 minutes.

DATES: Written comments will be considered if received no later than 
July 22, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Send or deliver written comments to Leonard R. Klein, 
Associate Director for Career Entry, Office of Personnel Management, 
Washington, DC 20415, AND Joseph Lackey, OPM Desk Officer, Officer of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
New Executive Office Building, Room 3002, Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the application procedures: 
Lee Edwards on 202-606-0830. Concerning the Declaration for Federal 
Employment: Kenneth Smith on 202-376-3800.

Office of Personnel Management.
James B. King,
Director.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Process To Replace SF 171

    The SF 171, Application for Federal Employment, has been the 
primary form used by individuals to apply for Federal jobs since 1968. 
However, the National Performance Review (NPR) recommended eliminating 
standard application forms, such as the SF 171, which is considered a 
barrier to attracting workers to the Federal service because it is long 
and complex. Therefore, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 
proposes to replace the SF 171 with an approach that allows applicants 
to use a resume or other form of written application they choose.
    OPM and agencies need to collect information on education, work 
experience, and personal background that is necessary to determine an 
applicant's qualifications, eligibility, and fitness for Federal 
employment. OPM and agency authority to collect this information is 
primarily in sections 1104, 1302, 3301, 3304, 3320, 3361, 3393, and 
3394 of Title 5, United States Code, covering employment in the 
competitive service, excepted service, and Senior Executive Service, 
including selection from among current and former Federal employees.
    To implement the NPR recommendation, OPM convened an interagency 
task force, representing 16 agencies, which recommended new application 
procedures described in this notice. OPM sought comments on 
implementing these recommendations from the National Partnership 
Council, the Interagency Advisory Group (personnel directors from more 
than 90 agencies), unions holding national consultation rights with 
OPM, and organizations representing major constituent groups. The 
resulting approach provides:
     Alternative methods for agencies to collect information 
from job applicants (written, telephone, and automated techniques);
     Applicant choices in how they submit written applications;
     Two new optional forms and an information flyer for use 
beginning in 1995; and
     The separation of qualifications and suitability 
information in applications.

Temporary Extension of SF 171 and Related Forms

    1. To allow sufficient time to implement the proposed application 
procedures, OMB has extended the authorization for the following 
standard forms through September 30, 1994, and is considering OPM's 
request for extension through December 31, 1994:

SF 171, Application for Federal Employment (OMB Control No. 3206-0012)
SF 171-A, Continuation Sheet for SF 171 (OMB Control No. 3206-0012)
SF 172, Amendment to Application for Federal Employment (OMB Control 
No. 3206-0002
    OMB also has extended authorization for a related form, the SF 61-
B, Declaration of Appointee (OMB Control No. 3206-0182), through 
December 31, 1994.

Proposed Procedures for Federal Job Applications

2. Overview

    The goal of these proposed application procedures is to make it 
easier for individuals to apply for Federal jobs and to present their 
qualifications in a manner they believe will enhance their job 
opportunities. At the same time, the proposal would provide methods for 
agencies to obtain sufficient information to evaluate job applicants. 
So that the public reporting burden may be reduced and agencies may 
better protect privacy of individuals by restricting access to more 
sensitive background data, qualifications information would be 
collected separately from suitability information.

3. Agency Options

    Agencies could request and collect applicant data electronically or 
through printed vacancy/examination announcements (and supplements to 
them), and paper resume/applications. Electronic media include (but are 
not liimited to) applications filed by telephone as well as data that 
applicants provide on computer scannable forms. (See paragraph 6 on 
agency specific forms for use with electronic systems.)
    Regardless of the method used, agencies would be authorized to 
collect necessary information of the type they currently collect from 
job applicants, for example: Identification, including name, address, 
social security number, date of birth, phone numbers. Job related 
qualifications, such as work experience, education, minimum college 
credits for professional positions, training, licenses, 
accomplishments, evidence of specialized knowledge, skills, and 
abilities.
    Personal information to satisfy general legal requirements, when 
applicable, such as citizenship, veterans' preference, minimum and 
maximum age requirements, and proof of competitive status.
    Applicant preferences, where applicable, such as work location, 
work schedule, type of employment (permanent or temporary).
    To tell applicants what information to include in their resumes/
applications, we propose to issue a flyer called Applying for a Federal 
Job. The flyer also alerts applicants that fraudulent statements can be 
punished by fine or imprisonment, job finalists will be asked to 
certify the accuracy of their statements, and in some instances all 
applicants may be required to provide this certification. (A copy of 
the flyer is appended to this notice.)
    The flyer would be widely available through OPM's field offices, 
agency personnel offices, State Employment Service offices, and other 
organizations that deal with Federal job seekers. Printed versions 
could be purchased through the General Services Administration or could 
be obtained from OPM's electronic bulletin boards without charge.
    Agencies could incorporate in their vacancy announcements the 
information requested in the flyer and could request any other job-
related information required by the position(s) to be filled.
    Disposition of incomplete applications would be subject to 
individual agency policy, as is currently the case. Each agency 
determines whether incomplete applications will be rejected, evaluated 
to the extent possible, or subject to follow up for additional 
information.

4. Applicant Options

    Beginning January 1, 1995, applicants could choose the format of 
their written applications, for example, a resume, the optional 
application discussed in paragraph 5, or any other written application 
an individual chooses. Individuals may have a supply of SF 171 forms or 
SF 171 computer software; such applications would be acceptable if 
applicants chose to use them (but an agency could not require SF 171).
    To assist applicants in preparing their resumes/applications, the 
proposed flyer, Applying for a Federal Job, shows the types of 
information agencies require for evaluating job applicants (see 
paragraph 3). For applicants who prefer a more structured approach, the 
proposed optional application form would be available, as discussed in 
paragraph 5.

5. New Optional Forms

    Two new optional forms are proposed:
    a. ``Optional Application for Federal Employment'' is a simplified 
application for individuals who prefer a form. It would be particularly 
useful for applicants who do not have extensive job-related 
qualifications, such as recent graduates or applicants for entry or 
wage grade positions. (The form would have a short tear-off sheet with 
brief instructions and the Privacy Act and Public Burden Statements). 
This optional application contains information considered to be the 
minimum necessary to determine an applicant's qualifications. (The 
information requested parallels the contents of the flyer described in 
paragraph 3.)
    Since the intent of this proposal is to give applicants flexibility 
in preparing job applications, Federal agencies could not require all 
applicants to use the optional application form, except where the 
agency had developed a computer-compatible version of the optional 
application. This exception is necessary because automated systems 
usually can operate only with specific formats and questions.
    The optional application would be widely available through OPM 
field offices, agency personnel offices, Statement Employment Service 
offices, and other organizations that deal with Federal job seekers. 
Printed versions could be purchased through the General Services 
Administration or the form could be obtained without charge on a 
computer file from OPM's electronic bulletin boards.
    b. ``Declaration for Federal Employment'' would be used primarily 
to collect information on conduct and suitability, and also on other 
matters, such as receipt of a government annuity. (The form would have 
a short tear-off sheet with brief instructions and the Privacy Act and 
Public Burden Statements.) Agencies would have the option of asking 
applicants to complete this optional form at any time during the hiring 
process, but it would be required of all appointees. We anticipate 
that, in most cases, only the final few applicants who have a good 
chance of receiving a job offer would complete the form.
    Another important purpose of the Declaration for Federal Employment 
would be to warn applicants of the consequences of submitting 
fraudulent information and to ask them to certify the accuracy of all 
their application materials. At the time of appointment, individuals 
would again be asked to sign a certification so that they could 
indicate any changes that occurred between the date of the initial 
certification and date of appointment.
    (This certification for appointees is a part of the existing SF 61-
B, Declaration of Appointee. The SF 61-B, which also contains 
suitability and insurance questions, would be replaced in 1995 by the 
proposed Declaration for Federal Employment.)
    OPM has proposed a 3-year expiration date (the maximum permitted 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act) for both the optional application 
and declaration form. We also propose that the expiration date not be 
displayed on the forms because of the anticipated large volume that 
would be in circulation at any time. Samples of both forms are appended 
to this notice.

Agency Variations

6. Agency-Specific Forms

    To prevent a proliferation of government application forms and the 
resulting burden to the public, OMB and OPM would encourage agencies to 
use the process described in this notice. We anticipate that only 
rarely would agencies need an agency-specific form, for example, when 
necessary for an electronic application system or for unique 
occupations with highly specialized requirements.
    Agencies are required by the Paperwork Reduction Act to obtain OMB 
approval of any agency-specific application form required from ten or 
more persons who are not agency employees. The Act does not preclude an 
agency, however, from developing its own form for required use by its 
current employees. Also, agencies would not need OMB approval to 
develop a computer-compatible (but otherwise identical) version of the 
Optional Application for Federal Employment and require its use by all 
applicants. Use of a non-identical computer-compatible application 
would require OMB approval.

7. Agency-Specific Questions

    In addition to the information items listed in paragraph 3, 
agencies would be permitted to add any of the following three items, if 
applicable, to the information they request for applicants. These items 
are unique to certain agencies or positions and, therefore, are not 
included on the proposed optional forms.

a. Spouse Preference

    Under section 806 of the Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (Pub. L. 
99-145), the Department of Defense must give preference in hiring to 
military spouses. To determine eligibility and extend preference, the 
Department of Defense may ask the following question. Without this 
information, Defense could not comply with the preference requirement. 
The question may be included in any document of Defense's choosing, for 
example, a vacancy announcement or as an addition to one of the 
proposed forms.

Are you applying to exercise Spouse Preference?
    (  ) Yes    (  ) No
If yes, attach a copy of your sponsor's active duty military orders of 
assignment to the geographic location of the position vacancy or 
written evidence or documentation that verifies eligibility.

b. Child Care Workers

    Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-647) 
requires that employment applications for Federal child care positions 
contain a question asking whether the individual has ever been arrested 
for or charged with a crime involving a child and for the disposition 
of the arrest or charge. Also, the application containing this 
information must state that it is being signed under penalty of 
perjury, and identify the penalty. The law requires the hiring agency 
to obtain the applicant's signed receipt of notice that a criminal 
record check will be conducted and that the applicant has a right to 
review and challenge the accuracy of the report.
    To assure compliance with this law, agencies may add the following 
question to the Declaration for Federal Employment for applicants for 
child care positions:

Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a 
child? If ``Yes,'' provide the date, explanation of the violation, 
disposition of the arrest or charge, place of occurrence, and the name 
and address of the police department or court involved.

    Note: A Federal agency is required by law to conduct a criminal 
check. In addition to the purposes explained in blocks 16 and 18, 
your signature also certifies that (1) your response to this 
question is made under penalty of perjury, which is punishable by 
(insert Federal punishment for perjury); and (2) you have received 
notice that a criminal check will be conducted, of your right to 
obtain a copy of the criminal history report made available to the 
employing Federal agency, and of your right to challenge the 
accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the 
report.

c. Indian Child Care Workers

    Section 408 of the Miscellaneous Indian Legislation (Pub. L. 101-
630) contains a related requirement for positions at the Departments of 
Interior and Health and Human Services that involve regular contact 
with or control over Indian children. The agencies must ensure that 
persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or 
pleaded nolo contendere to violet crimes.
    To assure compliance with both Pub. L. 101-630 and Pub. L. 101-647, 
Interior and Health and Human Services may add the following question 
to the Declaration for Federal Employment, for positions that involve 
regular contact with or control over Indian children:

Have you ever (1) been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a 
child, and/or (2) been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo 
contendere or guilty to, any offense under Federal, State, or tribal 
law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, 
explanation, contact or prostitution; or crimes against persons? If 
``Yes,'' provide the date, explanation of the violation, disposition of 
the arrest or charge, place of occurrence, and the name and address of 
the police department or court involved.

    Note: A Federal agency is required by law to conduct a criminal 
check. In addition to the purposes explained in blocks 16 and 18, 
your signature also certifies that (1) your response to this 
question is made under penalty of perjury, which is punishable by 
(insert Federal punishment for perjury); and (2) you have received 
notice that a criminal check will be conducted, of your right to 
obtain a copy of the criminal history report made available to the 
employing Federal agency, and of your right to challenge the 
accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the 
report.

OPM Computer-Based Applicant Systems

8. OPM Form 1203

    OPM uses computer-assisted techniques to rate job applicants. 
Applicants are asked to complete OPM Form 1203, optical scan forms 
designed to collect applicant information and qualifications in a 
format suitable for automated processing. Different but very similar 
versions of the form are used, depending on the occupation or automated 
system being used.
    The 1203 forms are essential to operation of our automated 
application processing systems and their use is consistent with 
recommendations of the National Performance Review. However, the 
current version of Form 1203 contains suitability questions that 
parallel questions 38-43 of the SF 171. OPM proposes to revise Form 
1203 to remove all suitability questions.
    OPM has requested that OMB approve the revised OPM Form 1203 series 
for a 3-year period beginning January 1, 1995. The expiration date of 
the current form is March 31, 1995. Because of the high level of 
current stock and the possibility that a supply of the revised form may 
not be available by January 1995, OPM plans to continue using the 
current version of Form 1203 until supplies are exhausted on March 31, 
1995, whichever occurs first. Beginning January 1, 1995, OPM would 
instruct applicants not to answer the suitability questions and would 
not enter any responses in our automated systems. A representative 
sample of OPM Form 1203 is appended to this notice.

9. TAPS

    OPM also requests OMB approval of its telephone application system, 
the Telephone Application Processing System (TAPS). OPM has been 
evaluating TAPS as an NPR reinvention laboratory project. TAPS will 
greatly expedite the application process by utilizing the latest in 
telephone and microcomputer technology.
    Through TAPS, applicants will be able to apply directly over the 
telephone for Federal employment. They will be instructed to provide 
answers to questions using a combination of voice recordings and the 
keys of a touch-tone telephone. The questions cover minimum 
qualification requirements, that is, education and/or experience, 
citizenship, job interest, etc. These responses will be transcribed and 
computer-rated within a day. The names of applicants who are rated 
eligible will be placed immediately on a referral list for 
consideration when Federal agencies have jobs to fill.
    Currently, Professional Nurse and Border Patrol Agent positions are 
operating under TAPS. A representative script (Nurse) of the TAPS 
application is appended to this notice.

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Telephone Script for Professional Nurse
    ``Welcome. You have reached the U.S. Government's telephone 
application processing system. We are pleased that you have contacted 
us about nursing positions with the Federal Government. This 
application system will ask you a series of questions about your 
qualifications and career preferences. You will need to record your 
answers, either verbally or by using the keys of your touch-tone 
telephone. This will take approximately 15 minutes.
    To complete this application process, you will need to know your 
undergraduate degree grade-point average and the number of months of 
experience, education or training you obtained beyond your basic degree 
program for each specialization. If you make an error during this 
process, you will be given an opportunity at the end of this call to 
cancel your responses and start over. If you are not sure of the 
information at this time, you may hang-up and call again.
    You will be rated for all grade levels GS-05, 07, 09, 11 and 12. If 
you are interested in any grade level not covered by this system, 
please contact the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Federal 
Employment Information Center nearest you.
    If you are calling from a touch tone telephone and would like to 
continue with the application process, press 1. If you are calling from 
a rotary or pulse dial telephone, please wait for further instructions.

1=Touch tone callers go to I.1 Citizenship.
For Rotary Callers
    After 5 seconds, the applicant will hear the following message.
    ``This system will recognize the words ``yes'' and ``no''. When 
answering a question, please wait for the tone and speak clearly and 
distinctly.''
    1. Citizenship:

``Are you a citizen of the United States? Please say `YES' or `NO'.''
    Yes, continue
    No, Play non-citizen message and end call.

    ``We appreciate your interest in applying for nursing positions in 
the Federal government. However, to be considered for employment, you 
must be a U.S. citizen. Thank you for your time.''
    2. First name, middle initial, last name and address:
    ``So that we can send you an application form by mail, please say 
your first time name, middle initial, last name, and address including 
city, state and zip code, when you hear the tone. Please spell any 
necessary words. If this is an overseas address, please give the city 
and country. Also, please say your telephone number, including area 
code. When you finish recording, you will be given an opportunity to 
review your message.''
    ``You will receive the necessary application form within a few 
days. Thank you for your interest in nursing positions with the U.S. 
Government.''

End recording for rotary and pulse dial callers.
For Touch Tone Callers
    ``For your convenience, each question will be automatically 
repeated if you do not respond within five seconds. If you do not 
respond the second time, the system will disconnect and you must 
redial.
I. Personal Information
    ``This begins your application for nursing positions with the U.S. 
Government.
    1. Citizenship:


``Are you a citizen of the United    1=yes,                             
 States?''.                          (GO to I.2)                        
``For yes, press 1.                                                     
For no, press 2.''                   2=non-citizen. Play non-citizen    
                                      message and end call.             
                                                                        

    ``We appreciate your interest in applying for nursing positions 
in the Federal government. However, to be considered for employment, 
you must be a U.S. citizen. Thank you for your time.''
    2. Social Security No.:
    ``We need your Social Security Number to maintain your records. 
Executive Order 9397 authorizes the Office of Personnel Management to 
use this number in keeping records. We may also use this number to make 
requests for information about you from employers, schools, banks and 
others. Giving us your Social Security Number is voluntary, however, we 
cannot process your application without it.''
    ``Now enter your Social Security Number using the telephone 
keypad.''
    (PLAY BACK FOR VERIFICATION. ``If correct, press 1. If incorrect, 
press 2.'' Caller can re-enter until SSN is correct. If SSN is all 
zeros, play following message before requiring re-entry.)
    ``You have entered all zeros, this is an invalid value for Social 
Security Number.''
    3. First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name and Address:
    ``At the sound of the tone, please say your first name, middle 
initial, last name and address including city and state, spelling any 
necessary words. You will be asked to enter your zip code separately. 
If this is an overseas address, please give the city and country. When 
you finish recording, press 9.''
    (ALLOW CALLER TO PLAY BACK FOR VERIFICATION. Caller can re-record 
until it is correct.)


a. Is the address you have recorded  KEYED BY CALLER                    
 located overseas?                                                      
For Yes, press 1...................  If a response, (GO TO 4.2.)        
For no, press 2                      If a response, (GO TO 3.b.)        
b. Enter your 5 digit zip code       KEYED BY CALLER                    
 using the telephone keypad.         If a response, (GO TO 4.a.)        
                                                                        

    4. Telephone:


a. ``Please enter your work or home  KEYED BY CALLER If a response, (GO 
 telephone number, including area     TO 4.b.) If # is keyed, (GO TO    
 code. If you wish to bypass this     III.)                             
 item, press the ``#'' key.                                             
b. ``When is the best time to        KEYED BY CALLER                    
 contact you at this number?                                            
For daytime hours, press 1.                                             
For evening hours, press 2.                                             
For either time, press 3.''                                             
                                                                        

II. Moved to I.2. Social Security No.
    PLAY THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE BEFORE BEGINNING III.
    ``Unless otherwise instructed, record your responses to the 
following questions by pressing `1' if your answer is `YES' or `2' if 
your answer is `NO'.''
III. Professional Registration


A. ``Do you have a current license   1=(GO TO B.)                       
 as a professional nurse in a        2=(GO TO C.)                       
 state, the District of Columbia,                                       
 Puerto Rico or a U.S. Territory?''                                     
B. ``You will need to provide your   KEYED BY CALLER                    
 license number at a later date.     If a response, (GO TO IV.A.)       
 Please enter the year and month     Repeat question after 5 seconds. If
 that your current license expires.   no response, default to III.A.=2. 
 For example, enter `nine', `five',   (GO TO C.)                        
 for 1995 and `zero', `one', for                                        
 January.''                                                             
C. ``Did you graduate from an        1=(GO TO IV.A.)                    
 accredited school of nursing        2=(GO TO D.)                       
 within the past 12 months?''                                           
D. ``Will you graduate from an       1=YES, (GO TO IV.A.)               
 accredited school of nursing        2=NO. INELIGIBLE. PLAY THE         
 within the next 9 months?''          FOLLOWING MESSAGE AND END CALL.   
                                                                        

    ``To be eligible for professional nursing positions, you must be 
currently licensed as a professional nurse unless you will graduate 
within 9 months or have graduated within 12 months from an 
accredited school of nursing. Thank you for considering a position 
with the Federal Government.''
IV. Basic Nursing Preparation


A. ``Do you have or will you         1=(GO TO V.)                       
 receive in 9 months a bachelor's    2=GO TO IV. B.)                    
 or higher degree in professional                                       
 nursing from an accredited school                                      
 of nursing?''                                                          
B. ``Have you graduated or will you  1=(GO TO VII.)                     
 graduate within 9 months from a     2=(GO TO IV.C.)                    
 state approved professional nurse                                      
 diploma program of 30 months or                                        
 more?''                                                                
C. ``Have you graduated or will you  1=(GO TO IV.D.)                    
 graduate within 9 months from a     2=NO. INELIGIBLE. PLAY THE         
 state approved professional two      FOLLOWING MESSAGE AND END CALL.   
 year nursing diploma or an                                             
 Associate degree program from an                                       
 accredited school of nursing?''                                        
                                                                        
``To be eligible for professional nursing positions, you must be a      
 graduate or will graduate from a professional school of nursing. Thank 
 you for considering a position with the Federal Government.''          
                                                                        
D. ``Do you have any combination of  1=(GO TO VII.)                     
 practical nurse or nursing          2=NO. INELIGIBLE. PLAY THE         
 assistant or professional nursing    FOLLOWING MESSAGE AND END CALL.   
 experience totaling over 12 months                                     
 of full-time work?''                                                   
                                                                        

    ``To be eligible for professional nursing positions, you must 
have at least 12 months of full-time work experience in addition to 
a two year nurse diploma or an Associate degree. Thank you for 
considering a position with the Federal Government.''
V. Grade Point Average (for Callers With Bachelor's Degree Only)


A. ``For all undergraduate nursing   KEYED BY CALLER                    
 courses in your basic nursing       IF EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 3.5,   
 degree, enter your 3 digit grade     (GO TO VII.) IF # IS KEYED, (GO TO
 point average based on a 4.0         VI.)                              
 scale. For example, if your GPA                                        
 was 2.90, enter `two, nine, zero'.                                     
To bypass this item, press the                                          
 pound key.''                                                           
                                                                        

VI. Superior Academic Achievement (for Callers With Bachelor's Degree 
Only)
    ACCEPT FIRST AFFIRMATIVE ANSWER. ELSE, PROCEED WITH NEXT QUESTION.


A. ``Do you have a grade point       1=SAC, (GO TO VII.)                
 average of 3.0 in all               2=(GO TO B.)                       
 undergraduate courses or in                                            
 courses completed in the last 2                                        
 years of undergraduate study?''                                        
B. ``Do you have a grade point       1=SAC, (GO TO VII.)                
 average of 3.5 for all              2=(GO TO C.)                       
 undergraduate nursing courses or                                       
 for all nursing courses completed                                      
 in the last 2 years of                                                 
 undergraduate study?''                                                 
C. ``Did you rank in upper third of  1=SAC, (GO TO VII.)                
 graduating class?''                 2=(GO TO D.)                       
D. ``Are you a member of a           1=SAC, (GO TO VII.)                
 scholastic honorary society?''      2=(GO TO VII.)                     
                                                                        

VII. Graduate Education


``Have you taken graduate level      1=(GO TO VII. A.)                  
 courses in nursing?''               2=(GO TO VIII.)                    
A. ``Do you have a master's degree   1=MASTERS. (GO TO B.)              
 in nursing?''                       2=(GO TO C.)                       
B. ``Do you have a doctorate degree  1=DOCTORATE (GO TO VIII.)          
 in nursing?''                       2=(GO TO C.)                       
C. ``Have you taken graduate         1=(GO TO VIII.)                    
 courses in nursing equivalent to    2=(GO TO D.)                       
 two or more complete years of full-                                    
 time graduate study?''                                                 
D. ``Have you taken graduate         1=(GO TO VIII.)                    
 courses in nursing equivalent to    2=(GO TO VIII.)                    
 one or more complete years of full-                                    
 time graduate study?''                                                 
                                                                        

VIII. Veteran Preference
    ACCEPT FIRST AFFIRMATIVE RESPONSE AFTER A. ELSE, CONTINUE WITH 
QUESTIONS.


A. ``Do you claim any veteran        1=(GO TO B.)                       
 preference?''                       2=(GO TO IX.)                      
B. ``If you claim 5 points           1=TP, (GO TO IX.)                  
 preference based on active duty in                                     
 the U.S. Armed Forces, press 1.                                        
If you claim 10 points based on a    2=(GO TO C.)                       
 service connected disability,                                          
 purple heart, or are a spouse,                                         
 widow, widower or mother of a                                          
 deceased or disabled veteran,                                          
 press 2.''                                                             
C. ``Do you claim 10 points          1=XPP, (GO TO IX.)                 
 preference for non-compensable      2=(GO TO D.)                       
 disability or a purple heart?''                                        
D. ``Do you claim 10 points          1=CP, (GO TO IX.)                  
 preference based on a compensable   2=(GO TO E.)                       
 disability of more than 10 percent                                     
 but less than 30 percent?''                                            
E. ``Do you claim 10 points based    1=XPO, (GO TO IX.)                 
 on wife, widow, or widower          2=(GO TO F.)                       
 preference?''                                                          
F. ``Do you claim 10 points          1=CPS, (GO TO IX.)                 
 preference based on a compensable   2=DEFAULT TO NON-VETERAN AND (GO TO
 service connected disability of 30   IX.)                              
 percent or more?''                                                     
                                                                        

IX. Salary/Grade Level
    APPLICANTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY RATED FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS, GS-05, 07, 
09, 11, AND 12.
X. Occupational Specialty
    ``If you do not have experience, education or training beyond your 
basic degree program in any of the following nursing specialties, press 
2; if you do, press 1 and you will be asked to enter the number of 
months of full time equivalent work experience, education and training 
you have beyond your basic degree program. For example, if your 
experience in the specialty totals 9 months, enter `zero', `nine'. If 
you have no experience but you do have education or training, enter 
`zero', `zero' for your experience and enter the appropriate months of 
education or training. You may enter a maximum of 99 months.''

1. ``General nursing''
2. ``Clinical nursing''
3. ``Community Health''
4. ``Operating Room''
5. ``Occupational Health''
6. ``Psychiatric nursing'/'
7. ``Nurse Anesthetist''*
8. ``Nurse Midwife''*
9. ``Nurse Practitioner''
10. ``Nurse Educator''
11. ``Other nursing''

    CALLERS WILL RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FOR EACH OSP. IF 
CALLERS DO NOT MAKE A RESPONSE, THE QUESTION WILL BE REPEATED.
    ``Do you have any education, training or experience beyond your 
basic degree program in `NAME OF SPECIALTY'?
    FOR AFFIRMATIVE ANSWERS ONLY, CALLERS WILL BE PROMPTED TO ENTER 
NUMBER OF MONTHS OF EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING AND WHETHER CALLER 
POSSESSES ADVANCED OR SPECIAL CERTIFICATION.
    A. ``Please enter the number of months of work experience.''
    B. ``Please enter the number of months of education or training.''
    C. ``Do you have a special or advanced certification for this 
speciality?''

    *Special question for Specialty:

    7. ``Have you graduated from an 18 month or longer anesthesia 
course for nurses accredited by the American Association of Nurse 
Anesthetists?''
    8. ``Have you completed a program of study and clinical experience 
recognized by the American College of Nurse Midwives?''
    D. Nursing Specialty Selections:
    ``You may select up to five specialties in which you are interested 
in working. The specialties you select should be ones in which you 
believe you are qualified and have experience or education.
    For each specialty listed, press 1 if you are applying for 
positions in this specialty, or press 2 if you are not applying for 
this specialty. Remember you may select no more than 5 specialties.''
    STATE EACH OF THE 11 SPECIALTIES. CALLER MUST RESPOND WITH ``1'' OR 
``2''. AFTER RESPONSE GO TO THE NEXT SPECIALTY LISTED. WHEN CALLER HAS 
SELECTED 5 SPECIALTIES, GO TO XI. IF CALLER FAILS TO MAKE A SELECTION, 
GO BACK TO BEGINNING AND REPEAT: ``You may select up to five 
specialties. . . .''
XI. Recency


``Do you have experience, education  1=YES                              
 or training in any of the           2=NO                               
 specialties within the past 2                                          
 years?''                                                               
                                                                        

XII. Highest Level of Nursing Experience


``Have you had at least 1 year of    1=YES                              
 experience that demonstrates        2=NO                               
 accomplishment, professional                                           
 competence, leadership, and                                            
 recognition in the profession as                                       
 in the planning, organizing,                                           
 directing, and coordinating of                                         
 nursing projects, or service as an                                     
 expert and consultant?''                                               
                                                                        

XIII. Geographic Availability


``Using the letters on your          KEYED BY CALLER                    
 telephone keypad, enter the                                            
 numbers that correspond to the                                         
 first three letters of the state                                       
 where you are willing to work. For                                     
 overseas positions, enter 6 8 7.''                                     
``You have selected `state name'''.  PARAMETER FILE LOOKUP              
``Opportunities are best for         1=STATE WIDE CONSIDERATION         
 individuals who do not restrict     2=TRANSCRIBE FROM RECORDING        
 their geographic availability. If   ALLOW CALLER TO STATE PREFERENCE.  
 you are willing to work anywhere     ADDED TO RECORD BY KEY ENTRY PRIOR
 in the state, press 1. If you wish   TO LOAD. (GO TO XIV.)             
 to restrict your availability to a                                     
 particular county or city, press                                       
 2.''                                                                   
                                                                        

XIV. Employment Availability


A. ``Are you available for part-     (GO TO B.)                         
 time work?''                                                           
B. ``Are you available for shift     (GO TO C.)                         
 work?''                                                                
C. ``Are you available for           (GO TO XV.)                        
 temporary work?''                                                      
                                                                        

XV. Review and Process


``This completes your application.   1=PROCESS REQUEST, PLAY THANK YOU  
 To process your application, press   MESSAGE AND END CALL.             
 1. To make any corrections to your  2=ABORT AND BEGIN AGAIN AT III.    
 entries, you must start over by     3=CANCEL ENTRIES PLAY CANCEL       
 pressing 2. To cancel all your       MESSAGE AND END CALL.             
 entries and end this call, press                                       
 3.''                                                                   
                                                                        

Thank You Message
    ``We appreciate your interest and time in using the U.S. 
Government's Telephone Application Processing System. You will receive 
a Notice of Results within the next few days. The Notice of Results 
will contain instructions about how you can change the information you 
have entered. If you are eligible, your name will immediately be added 
to the inventory for employment referral. Thank you very much.''
Cancel Message
    ``Your call will not be processed. Thank you for interest and time 
in using the U.S. Government's Telephone Application Processing 
System.''

[FR Doc. 94-15066 Filed 6-21-94; 8:45 am]
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