U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

Career Patterns Guide

• Introduction
• Dimensions
• Scenarios
• Analytic Tool
• Building Work Environments
• Resources and Tools
  • HCAAF Resource Center
  • Workforce Planning
  • USAJOBS and Studentjobs.gov
  • Writing Effective Vacancy Notice
  • Flexibilities and Authorities
  • Telework Resources
• References

Resources and Tools: Writing Effective Vacancy Notices

Under continuing efforts to modernize and streamline the hiring process, OPM encourages agencies to use the five-tabbed job announcement format and accept job applications and resumes online. The hiring makeover project included a guide to writing effective vacancies using USAJOBS' five-tabbed job announcement format. The template includes instructions, key requirements, and examples for each tab area.

USAJOBS also has an online tutorial on posting an announcement on USAJOBS.