522 Deciding Eligibility and Suitability

Favorable eligibility and suitability decisions make it possible for the applicant to advance in the hiring process. This means the applicant can be considered, and if selected, given a bona fide job offer followed by a medical assessment. However, a negative decision in any of the eligibility factors — age, Selective Service System registration, driving record, qualifying test, driver’s license review, drug screening, or English competence — disqualifies an applicant from proceeding in the hiring process. Similarly, a negative decision in any of the suitability factors — employment history, military service, or criminal conviction history — disqualifies an applicant. See Exhibit 522, Suitability Factors — Partial List of Reasons for Disqualification, for a partial list of reasons for disqualification on the basis of suitability.

Exhibit 522 

Suitability Factors — Partial List of Reasons for Disqualification

1. Dismissal from prior employment for cause.
2. Criminal or other conduct, which if engaged in by a postal employee, would undermine the efficiency of the Postal Service.
3. Intentionally false statements, deception, or fraud in application, examination, or information furnished incident to appointment by the Postal Service.
4. Refusal to furnish testimony or information to the Postal Service, that has been requested incident to appointment by the Postal Service.
5. Current habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess.
6. Current abuse of narcotics or dangerous drugs.
7. Reasonable doubt as to the loyalty of the applicant to the Government of the United States.
8. Conviction for theft or embezzlement.
9. Conviction of crimes of violence including assault with a deadly weapon.
10. Discharge for illegal strike activity.
11. Any legal or other disqualification that makes the applicant unfit for postal employment.