Essentials of Suitability Adjudication Program
Training is being conducted in three locations in Fiscal Year 2013
OPM-FIS Training Center (Crystal City)
Arlington, VA 22202
National Training Center (NTC)
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
approximately 1 hour north of Pittsburgh)
National Indian Programs Training Center
Albuquerque, NM 87104
This two week program covers adjudications of character and conduct made under title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 731. It is intended for Federal employees from Executive Branch agencies who perform work as suitability adjudicators, or are responsible for suitability screening or review.
Attendees will learn to
- Apply suitability criteria and assess issues using a standard methodology
- Determine the appropriate level of investigation using the OPM Position Designation System
- Screen applications
- Exercise suitability reciprocity when warranted
- Review investigative results
- Analyze and weigh information, and decide the appropriate action
- Recognize appeal procedures
- Document final adjudicative decisions and follow reporting requirements
Prerequisites
- Receipt of the Suitability Processing Handbook from your designated agency official
- Completion of "Introduction to Suitability" (online); information about the online course will be provided upon registration
Tuition
Tuition is $3,000 and includes all educational services and materials. Travel, meals and lodging expenses are NOT included.
Registration
To sign up for this training, please contact Vincent Salvino at fisesap@opm.gov or 724-794-5612, extension 4233. Registration closes 30 days prior to the first day of the course.
Class Schedule
Monday through Friday
Class: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
December 3 – 14, 2012 (NTC)
January 7 – 18, 2013 (Crystal City)
February 25 – March 8, 2013 (Albuquerque)
March 11 – 22, 2013 (Crystal City)
April 8 – 19, 2013 (NTC)
April 22 – May 3, 2013 (DHS only – Vermont)
May 6 – May 17, 2013 (DHS only – Vermont)
June 3 – 14, 2013 (Crystal City)
July 8 – 19, 2013 (NTC)
August 5 – 16, 2013 (Crystal City)