Coordinating Office for Global Health
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Competitive Service jobs?
In the Competitive Service, jobs are subject to the civil service laws passed by Congress. These laws ensure that applicants and employees receive fair and equal treatment in the hiring process.
They give selecting officials broad authority to review more than one applicant source before determining the best-qualified candidate based on job-related criteria. A basic principle of Federal employment is that all candidates must meet the qualification requirements for the position for which they receive an appointment.
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Page last modified: July 30, 2007
Page last modified: July 30, 2007
