[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 205 (Monday, October 25, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62304-62305]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-23816]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend a Current Information 
Collection

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), we are providing opportunity for public comment 
on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF 
will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of 
this collection for three years.

DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by December 27, 
2004 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports 
Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, 
Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone 703-292-7556; or send 
e-mail to [email protected]. Individuals who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay 
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern 
time, Monday through Friday. You also may obtain a copy of the data 
collection instrument and instructions from Ms. Plimpton.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: ``eRecruitment'' System.
    OMB Number: 3145-0184.
    Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2005.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend a current 
information collection for three years.
    Abstract: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Human 
Resource Management (HRM), as part of its Workforce Planning efforts, 
is continuing to reengineer its business processes. Part of this 
reengineering effort is devoted to making the application and referral 
process for both internal and external applicants easier to use, more 
efficient and timely.

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Applicants apply on-line using a Web-based resume, which prompts them 
to provide pertinent personal data necessary to apply for a position.
    Use of the Information: The information is used by NSF to provide 
applicants with the ability to apply electronically for NSF positions 
and receive notification as to their qualifications, application 
dispensation and to request to be notified of future vacancies for 
which they may qualify.
    In order to apply for vacancies, applicants are encouraged to 
submit certain data in order to receive consideration. Users only need 
access to the Internet for this system to work. This information is 
used to determine which applicants are best qualified for a position, 
based on applicant responses to a series of job related ``yes/no'' or 
``multiple choice'' questions. The resume portion requires applicants 
to provide the same information they would provide were they submitting 
a paper OF-612. The obvious benefit being that the applicant may do so 
on-line, 24 hours a day/seven days a week and receive electronic 
notification about the status of their application or information on 
other vacancies for which they may qualify. Staff members of the 
Division of Human Resource Management and the selecting official(s) for 
specific positions for which applicants apply are the only ones privy 
to the applicant data. The most significant data is not the applicant 
personal data such as address or phone number but rather their 
description of their work experience and their corresponding responses 
to those questions, which determine their overall rating, ranking, and 
referral to the selecting official.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated average 45 minutes to create the on line 
resume and potentially less than 45 minutes to apply for jobs on-line.
    There is no financial burden on the applicant, in fact this 
relieves much of the burden the former paper-intensive process puts on 
applicants.
    Respondents: Individuals. 7971 applicants applied for NSF vacancies 
between October 2003 and September 2004.
    Average Number of Applicants: Approximately 42 responses per job 
opening for vacancy announcements between October 2003 and September 
2004.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: Approximately 45 
minutes per respondent total time is all that is needed to complete the 
on-line application, for a total of 5,978.25 hours annually.
    Frequency of Responses: Applicants need only complete the resume 
one time, and they may use that resume to apply as often as they wish 
for any NSF job opening.

Comments

    Comments are invited on (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including 
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on those who are to respond, including 
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

    Dated: October 20, 2004.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-23816 Filed 10-22-04; 8:45 am]
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