General Information

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• What time (including time zone) does USAJOBS expire jobs?

• What is a series and/or grade?

• How do I know what grades I qualify for?

• Do all Federal positions require security clearance?

• Does USAJOBS provide phone support?

• What does status candidate mean?

• What are KSA's?

• How are KSA's used in the application process?

• What do I need to do in order to transfer?

• What is Merit Promotion?

• Can I work for the government if I am an ex-offender?

• Is there an age limit for Federal employment?

• What is reinstatement? Am I eligible?

• Where do I get my SF-50?

• Who is eligible for non-competitive appointments?

• What is ICTAP?

• What is Wage Grade (WG) and Wage Supervisor (WS)?

• What is a Career Appointment?

• What is Competitive Examining?

• What is Delegated Examining (DE)?

• How does my Veterans’ Preference work when applying for Federal jobs?

• What is Time-In-Grade?

• What is Rating and Ranking?

• Are there any restrictions about the types of positions available for transfer?

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