Ratings are removed from the active register and placed in the inactive register only as a result of:
- Failure to respond to Interview Notice or other official correspondence.
- Return of official communication undelivered.
- Indication from applicant of unavailability for career appointment.
- Receipt of request from applicant to remove his or her name from register.
- Applicant declining a career position, unless applicant requests retention on the register for future consideration.
Postal employees will not be considered if:
- The Hiring Worksheet is for a career appointment and the employee holds a career position.
- The Hiring Worksheet or list is for a temporary appointment and the employee holds a career or temporary position.
Preference eligibles who are omitted from consideration as provided in 622.12 are not considered to have been passed over.
If an applicant cannot provide proof of preference claimed within a reasonable amount of time, the claim is disallowed, the applicant is informed of the action taken, and the score is adjusted. Where proof exists for a different preference, the applicant is given the points for that preference.
When adjustment in rating is necessary because claimed veterans’ preference has been disallowed or changed to a different preference, and the eligible is being considered for appointment in a current selection action, the eligible’s position on the Hiring Worksheet will also require adjustment according to the new rating. The selecting official lines out the rating and name, and notes the reason. The new rating and name is entered on the Hiring Worksheet in score order of the adjusted rating, if the eligible would still be within reach on the register for consideration in the current hiring action.
An eligible who fails to meet the requirements for a specific position (for example, ability to type when that is required) is not to be included among those available. The Hiring Worksheet must be properly endorsed.
An eligible being considered for a position requiring driving who presents a Form 2480, Driving Record — For Positions That Require Driving, that does not meet Postal Service criteria for a safe driving record is not included among those available. If an applicant was not determined to be ineligible for consideration because of an unsafe driving record until after being certified on the Hiring Worksheet, the applicant must be notified in writing when he or she might become eligible for consideration in the future. The applicant is further notified that he or she is responsible for notifying the district when his or her driving record is satisfactory to request reactivation on the appropriate register.
If an applicant has a pending violation that if it resulted in a conviction, would disqualify the applicant, no further action may be taken on the application until the charges are resolved (see 514.38, Additional Considerations).
Periods of disqualification will not extend the normal term of eligibility, which is limited to a maximum of 3 years.
Those who do not appear to be capable of meeting Postal Service requirements must not be selected.
