EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Report

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Excepted Service Appointing Authorities ØExcepted by Statute, Executive Order, or OPM action ØOPM’s Governmentwide excepted authorities listed under Schedules A, B, and C ØNo public notice required by OPM ØNo time in grade required by OPM 2

Excepted Service Appointing Authorities ØSchedule A – Cannot use traditional examining methods and not subject to OPM qualifications (e. g. , Attorneys, Presidential Management Fellows Program) ØSchedule B – Can not hold open competition and must meet OPM qualifications (e. g. , Student Education Employment Program, Federal Career Intern Programs ØSchedule C – Political appointees 3

Schedule A – Appointment of Persons with Disabilities ØRegulation published in Federal Register on July 26, 2006 ØApplies to appointment of persons with severe physical disabilities, mental retardation, or psychiatric disabilities ØImproves the Federal Government’s ability to hire persons with these disabilities ØDesigned to remove barriers and increase employment opportunities for these individuals 4

Schedule A – Appointment of Persons with Disabilities New Regulation: ØBroader certifying entities: • A licensed medical professional (e. g. , a physician or other medical professional certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U. S. territory to practice medicine) • A licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i. e. , State or private) • Any Federal agency, State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U. S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits 5

Schedule A – Appointment of Persons with Disabilities New Regulation (continued): Ø 5 CFR 213. 3102 (u) now replaces the following three Schedule A appointing authorities: • 5 CFR 213. 3102 (t) (mental retardation) • 5 CFR 213. 3102 (u) (severe physical disabilities) • 5 CFR 213. 3102 (gg) (psychiatric disabilities) 6

Schedule A – Appointment of Persons with Disabilities New Regulation (continued): ØClarifies the following employment options: • Temporary appointments • Time limited appointments • Permanent appointments ØClarifies distinctions between proof of disability and certification of job readiness ØRetains noncompetitive conversion to competitive service upon two years service 7

Schedule A – Appointment of Persons with Disabilities ØPrevious Procedures: • Certified by Department of Veterans Affairs or State Vocational Rehabilitative Services Agency 8

Questions? • Michael. Mahoney@opm. gov – (202) 606 -1142 • Dede. Dessommes@opm. gov – (202) 606 -2174 9

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