[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19408-19409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07859]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8684]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form--DS-1950, 
Department of State Application for Employment

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we 
are requesting comments on this collection from all interested 
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to May 8, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Diana M. Ossa, Bureau of Human Resources, 
Recruitment Division, Student Programs, U.S. Department of State, 
Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached on 202-663-3575 or by email at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Department of State 
Application for Employment OMB Control Number: 1405-0139.
     Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Human Resources, Office of 
Recruitment, Examination, Employment (HR/REE).
     Form Number: DS-1950.
     Respondents: U.S. Citizens seeking entry into certain 
Department of State Foreign Service positions.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 60.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 60.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 30 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation To Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.
    Abstract of proposed collection: The DS-1950 has been the form used 
by individuals to apply for certain excepted jobs at the Department of 
State such as Foreign Service specialist positions. We wish to continue 
to use this form to clarify interpretation of applicant responses and 
how applicants become aware of our program opportunities. Section 1104 
of title 5, United States Code, authorizes OPM to delegate the 
authority to collect necessary employment information to other 
agencies, including the Department of State. With respect to Foreign 
Service Specialist applicants, authority is given under 22 U.S.C. 
Section 3926 and 3941.
    Methodology: The DS-1950 form will be used by applicants for 
certain service jobs at the Department of State, such as Foreign 
Service Specialist and Generalist positions. We are in the process of 
transitioning the final programs onto the USAJobs.gov platform and 
expect no more than 60

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applicants to utilize the DS-1950 this year. Although we are 
encouraging all programs to use USAJobs.gov, we wish to extend the form 
to ensure we are not in violation under the Paper Reduction Act (PRA) 
during the transitioning period. Data, which is extracted from the 
form, is necessary to determine qualifications, salary, and selections, 
in accordance with Federal policies.

    Dated: March 25, 2014.
William E. Schaal, Jr.,
Executive Director, HR/EX, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2014-07859 Filed 4-7-14; 8:45 am]
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