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IRS Career Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Recruiting people with disabilities is an important part of the hiring process at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). People with disabilities interested in working for IRS and other federal agencies may want to use the Excepted Service Special Appointing Authority.

AbilityOne
The AbilityOne Program provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities in the manufacture and delivery of products and services to the federal government.
Advancing Opportunities: Accommodations Resources for Federal Managers & Employees
Fact sheet regarding resources to help federal government managers make necessary accommodations for employees with disabilities.
Applying for a Federal Job If You Have a Disability
Information on how to apply for federal jobs and a wide range of issues that pertain to the Federal employment of adults with disabilities.
Appointment of Persons with Disabilities in Federal Jobs
Information on rules regarding the excepted service appointments of persons with mental retardation, severe physical disabilities and psychiatric disabilities. This regulation improves the Federal Government's ability to hire people with disabilities.
Certification of Disability for Schedule A Hires
Examples of documents agencies may accept as proof of mental retardation, a severe physical disability or a psychiatric disability for the purpose of a Schedule A appointment to a federal job.
Coast Guard Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program

The EEO office for the Coast Guard's Aircraft Repair and Supply Center (ARSC) is an example of the Coast Guard's policies concerning discrimination in employment of people with disabilities.

Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) program that assists federal agencies by purchasing assistive technology and services, providing training on using assistive technology, advising on creating accessible electronic environments and providing assistance in accommodating workers with disabilities.

Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Government

A national, nonprofit organization serving as an employee support group for federal employees who are either deaf or hard of hearing. Also serves as a resource organization for the federal government nationwide.

Department of Agriculture Farm & Foreign Agricultural Service Disability Employment Program
Information about the Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP), a resource for employers nationwide to identify qualified temporary and permanent employees from a variety of fields.
Department of State Student Disability Program
Information on the U.S. Department of State's Student Disability Program.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Disability Resource Center
Provides comprehensive technical assistance on reasonable accommodation and disability awareness to all DOT employees, supervisors and applicants.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Civil Rights, People with Disabilities Program

Ensures individuals with disabilities enjoy equal opportunity in all aspects of employment within DOT, including hiring, promotions and reasonable accommodation.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) People with Disabilities Program
Information from VA's Office of Human Resources and Administration on recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities.
Department of the Interior Office of Civil Rights

Links to information on the department's diversity programs and equal employment opportunity complaints.

Department of the Treasury Career Opportunities
Information on working for the Treasury Department, including a link to the department's on-line recruiter.
Department of the Treasury Employment Information for People with Disabilities
Information on Treasury's hiring practices and accommodations procedures.
Disabilities Matter at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

This site, which is a part of FAA's ongoing effort to become a model employer of people with disabilities, is a one-stop resource where prospective FAA job applicants with disabilities can find information on our noncompetitive hiring process for people with disabilities, requesting reasonable accommodations, the FAA National People with Disabilities Program and more.

Employment at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Portal to job opportunities at the CIA, including information on requirements, current openings, on-line application and frequently asked questions.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & Employment of People with Disabilities
Information on the EPA's eligibility requirements and accomodations for people with disabilities seeking employment.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Affirmative Employment Program Plan for Person with Disabilities

Plan and status report focuses on the EPA's goals and objectives for the recruitment, hiring and accommodation of people with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document.

Excepted Service Appointments of Persons with Disabilities
Slide presentation regarding "Schedule A" appointments of persons with severe physical disabilities, mental retardation, or psychiatric disabilities remove the barriers to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Federal Disability Workforce Consortium
An interagency partnership that works to expand federal employment of people with disabilities through improved recruiting, hiring, retention and advancement, especially of individuals with targeted or more severe disabilities.
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities

U.S. Office of Personnel Management site which provides access to information that is relevant to the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities in the federal government.

Federal Employment of People with Disabilities: Success Stories

Testimonials from workers with disabilities who are pursuing good careers in federal jobs.

Federal Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities

A summary of the federal government's commitment to recruiting individuals with disabilities and a guide for those individuals looking for rewarding careers in government service.

Federal Jobs for Students
Information from the Office of Personnel Management regarding federal employment of students.
Hiring Authorities Available for People with Disabilities
Information from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on federal authorities specifically used to hire people with disabilities.
IRS Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
The IRS is committed to hiring individuals with disabilities at all levels of our organization. Our goal is to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities, both inside and outside of the Federal government.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Policy on Employment of Individuals with Disabilities

Memorandum establishing OSHA's hiring policies relative to persons with disabilities.

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Hiring Flexibilities Resource Center: Excepted Service
An OPM Web site on Federal Hiring Flexibilities, which may include alternatives that address special needs, including people with disabilities.
Office of Personnel Management Guide to Federal Employment of People with Disabilities

Information to help employers, especially federal managers, supervisors and human resource professionals, better understand how to hire and retain persons with disabilities.

Promoting Employment of Individuals with Disabilities in the Federal Workforce

A question-and-answer guide for federal employers on promoting the hiring and advancement of individuals with disabilities.

Proof of Disability & Certification of Job Readiness Under Schedule A Hiring Authority
Information on the "Schedule A certification letter," a document a Schedule A candidate must provide to a federal agency who wishes to hire the job applicant. This link opens a PDF document.
SSA's Hiring Plans for 2009: Linking Candidates with Disabilities to SSA Jobs
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently received funding to hire a significant number of employees throughout the country. This hiring initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities who may want to get a job with SSA. These jobs will be at various skill levels including a number of entry-level positions.
Student Employment Opportunities in the Federal Government
Information on the federal government's Student Educational Employment Program.
U.S. Secret Service Career Fairs
A list of recruiting fairs, including those targeting people with disabilities, and field offices where individuals may apply for jobs with the U.S. Secret Service.
USAJOBS

The official site for current federal jobs, USAJOBS is provided at no cost and offers information on thousands of U.S. government job opportunities worldwide. Users can post resumes or search for federal jobs.

Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for College Students with Disabilities

Presentation from the Department of Agriculture's TARGET Center about WRP, a nationwide program that includes nearly 1,769 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels who help employers fill both short and long term staffing needs.

Working for the Federal Government

Links to government sites where you can look for jobs, learn about special programs and initiatives and find information about government benefits.

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