If I am not a citizen of the United States, am I still permitted to apply for jobs at CDC?
By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired provided they meet certain legal requirements, as described by the United States Office of Personnel Management at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI9.asp.

What type of hiring process does CDC use?
Generally, CDC positions are filled through the competitive hiring process under delegated examining (DE) or merit promotion (MP) procedures. CDC may also fill positions thorough excepted service appointments.
Delegated Examining (DE)
Positions are open to all U.S. citizens. Prior Federal experience is not required
Allows consideration of the top three ranked candidates
Veterans' preference rules apply
U.S. citizenship is required
Merit Promotion (MP)
Positions are open to current federal employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment; former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; or employees eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities (e.g., certain veterans, persons with disabilities, Peace Corps volunteers, etc)
Allows consideration of the top ranked candidates
Veterans’ preference points are not applied
U.S. citizenship is required
All CDC job announcements filled through DE or MP procedures are posted to www.usajobs.gov. Instructions for submitting an application are included in each job announcement. Visit http://www.usajobs.gov/infocenter/ to learn more about the competitive hiring process and how jobs are filled in the Federal government.
Veterans’ Preference
Candidates who served on active duty in the United States military and were separated under honorable or general conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference.
CDC adjudicates veteran preference claims based on the documentation submitted (e.g., DD-214, Report of Separation).
Veterans’ preference points are applied to all jobs announced under Delegated Examining procedures.
For veterans employment information visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/.

I do not work at the CDC but am very interested in a job that is open to "CDC Employees Only". Can I still apply and be considered?
No. You must be a current employee of CDC (serving on a career or career conditional appointment) to apply for positions open to CDC employees only.

Can I apply for jobs via the mail?
Instructions for how to apply for a position are included in each CDC job announcement. In most cases, you must apply for a position using the automated system. Contact the Human Resources Customer Service Center at hrcs@cdc.gov or (770) 488-1725 [TTY/TDD (770) 488-1228] three business days before the closing date of the announcement if applying for a job online poses a hardship to you and you require assistance or reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided on an individual basis.

What documents do I have to submit in order for my application to be considered complete
Read the job announcement thoroughly to determine which documents are required. The required documents are listed under the How to Apply tab of the job announcement.

What is an SF-50 and how can I obtain a copy?
An SF-50 is the standard form for Notification of Personnel Action. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must include a copy of your latest SF-50 with your application as proof of your Federal service and civil service status.
If you are a current Federal employee, you may obtain a copy of your latest SF-50 from your agency's human resources office.
If you are a former Federal employee, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 by contacting the:

National Personnel Records Center
111 Winnebago Street
St. Louis, MO 63118-4126
Phone: 314-801-9250

After I've applied, how will I know if my application has been received?
You can check the status of your application by selecting the My USAJobs tab at http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9hhs.asp.

The job announcement states that I must submit college transcripts and/or proof of licenses or certification before I can be considered for the position. What is the process for submitting these documents?
Fax your supporting documentation to the secure fax number noted in the job announcement. Include your full name, the job announcement number, and the job title on each page of the supporting documentation.

If I am required to submit a transcript of college courses, must it be an official transcript or is a photocopy sufficient?
A photocopy or copy from the school’s web site is sufficient at the application stage. However, you will be required to provide an official transcript if you are selected for the position.

I received notice that a job announcement that I had applied for had been cancelled. Will it be re-announced? If yes, am I required to reapply in order to be considered?
You must re-apply if the job is re-announced.

I just found out about a job announcement that closed yesterday. May I receive consideration for this position?
Only qualified veterans may receive consideration for a position once the job announcement has closed. Click here for more information for veterans.

Can I send my supporting documents via email?
No. All supporting documentation must be submitted via fax or through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or express mail (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.) to the fax number or address noted in the How to Apply tab of the job announcement. All documents must be received in the human resources office by midnight of the closing date of the job announcement to receive consideration.

Am I required to submit a separate application for each job I want to apply for, or may I submit only one and be considered for all jobs for which I am eligible?
You must submit a separate application for each position which you would like to be considered.