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Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities
The Federal Government recognizes that people with disabilities have a right to full and fair consideration for any job for which they apply. It strives to offer an environment in which all can reach their highest potential and make a difference for our country.
A Federal career can provide:
- Any individual the opportunity to excel;
- challenges of a demanding job; and
- advancement potential or individual growth.
Having a disability is not a disadvantage when you apply for employment with the Federal Government or when you pursue career opportunities once you become an employee. Whether it is working on a cure for cancer, designing advanced avionics, or writing procurement contracts worth millions of dollars, the challenge is there for individuals with the right skills, motivation and attitude.
THE FEDERAL JOB SEARCH A Three-Step Process
Although the actual job search is your responsibility, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has developed the USAJOBS Federal Employment Information System to assist you along the way. The Federal Employment Information System brings you up-to-date, comprehensive employment information by telephone or computer. Use one of the following self-service methods to obtain listings of the latest Federal job opportunities as well as State, local and private listings. You can also use the System to obtain information on a wide variety of Federal employment-related topics and programs, application packages, and forms. Employment information can be obtained in text format for the visually impaired from the USAJOBS world-wide-web site. Visually impaired individuals needing additional assistance may call 1/703-724-1850, TDD 1/978-461-8404.
Come Work for America. Forget what you have heard about the complexities in finding a Federal job. We have made the process simple! Your job search for Federal career opportunities is now a "Three � Step Process."
Step 1 � Create Your Account
Set up your "My USAJOBS" account to:
- Create & Post resumes
- Attract employers
- Have jobs emailed to you
Step 2 � Search for Jobs
YOU DO NOT NEED TO CREATE A "MY USAJOBS� ACCOUNT TO SEARCH FOR JOBS. Just enter your desired job information and search the database of thousands of jobs. Use your resume to apply online instantly.
You can also search our jobs database by phone. Call 1/703-724-1850 or TDD 1/978-461-8404 to access the same information that is on the USAJOBS website.
Step 3 � Manage Your Career
Get all the information and advice you need on obtaining a job in the Government.
It�s That Easy!
Daily updates provide a constant influx of opportunities. The USAJOBS system is designed to ensure access for customers with diverse physical and technological capabilities. Apply for a Federal position and make a difference in the lives of the American Public.
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The Federal Government has a special appointing authority for people with disabilities.
Federal hiring officials are authorized to use this hiring authority when considering people with disabilities (specifically those who have a severe physical disability, mental retardation, or psychiatric disability). The use of this authority is not mandatory. It is designed to remove barriers and increase employment opportunities for these individuals.
If you are interested in being considered, you must first obtain proof of the disability, and a certification of job readiness (that describes your ability to perform the essential duties of the position in which you are interested) from either:
--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); OR
--any Federal agency, State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
The proof of disability and certification of job readiness may come from the same entity listed above.
Then, once you have obtained a proof of disability and a certification of job readiness, you should contact the Federal agency where you wish to work. Ask for the contact person that handles the Selective Placement or Disability Employment Program or visit www.opm.gov/disability for a listing of the coordinators. These agency representatives work closely with qualified people with disabilities and hiring officials with jobs. They help match applicant core skills along with applicant/employee reasonable accommodation needs with available jobs.
DISABLED VETERANS AND OTHER VETERAN OPPORTUNITIES
Any disabled veteran can contact the Department of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Offices, for information on veterans� benefits and related employment services. Certain veterans may also be considered under special hiring programs for disabled veterans with disability ratings of 30% or more, or Veterans� Recruitment Appointment opportunities.
REASONABLE WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATIONS
Sometimes it may be necessary or advisable for Federal hiring officials to make "a reasonable workplace accommodation," if requested, in either the duties of the job, or where and how job tasks are performed.
The Department of Defense (DoD) established Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) to eliminate employment barriers for employees with disabilities. CAP serves as the Federal Government�s centrally funded program to provide assistive technology and services free of charge to Federal agencies that have a partnership agreement with CAP. CAP provides accommodations to individuals who are blind, have low vision, are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a dexterity, communication, cognitive, or learning disability.
Examples of workplace reasonable accommodation include:
- Providing interpreters, readers, or other personal assistance.
- Modifying job duties.
- Restructuring work sites.
- Providing flexible work schedules or work sites.
- Obtaining accessible technology or other workplace adaptive equipment.
Such forms of accommodation make it easier to successfully perform the duties of the position. CAP supports Federal employees throughout the employment lifecycle, including recruitment, placement, promotion, and retention of people with disabilities. In an effort to make the Federal government a model employer for people with disabilities, it is important that you contact CAP to work together to provide real solutions for real needs.
AS OF: 03/19/2008
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