Handbook EL-312 - Employment and Placement - Contents 423 Processing Applications 423.1 Following Instructions on the Announcement Individuals interested in being considered for a posted vacancy must apply ..." /> Handbook EL-312 - Employment and Placement - Contents 423 Processing Applications 423.1 Following Instructions on the Announcement Individuals interested in being considered for a posted vacancy must apply ..." />
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423 Processing Applications

423.1 Following Instructions on the Announcement

Individuals interested in being considered for a posted vacancy must apply according to the instructions provided on the announcement for that vacancy.

423.2 Accepting Applications

Applications are not accepted before the opening date or after the closing date of a vacancy announcement.

423.3 Allowing Time to Complete the Assessment Process

If an examination is required, applicants must receive instructions that may include time limits for completing the assessment process.

423.4 Duplicate Applications

An applicant may submit only one application per announcement for an externally posted vacancy. If the applicant submits more than one application, the examination score on the first application received stands. Human Resources rejects any additional applications submitted, even if the first rating processed is an ineligible rating or lower than a subsequent rating.




Link to "422 Entrance Examinations for Announced Vacancies" Link to contents for "4 Processing External Vacancy Announcements and Veterans’ Preference Claims"      Link to "43 Examination Results and Notices of Results"