Government Information Specialist Senior Disclosure Analyst

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WHAT IS Privacy Governmental Liaison & Disclosure PGLD

A description of the business units can be found at httpswww.jobs.irs.govaboutwhobusiness-divisions

Positions are to be filled in following areas PRVCY - Government Liaison-Disclosure and Safeguards

Remain in POD - The vacancy will be filled at the selectees official permanent position of record post-of-duty POD.

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

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Summary

WHAT IS Privacy Governmental Liaison & Disclosure PGLD

A description of the business units can be found at httpswww.jobs.irs.govaboutwhobusiness-divisions

Positions are to be filled in following areas PRVCY - Government Liaison-Disclosure and Safeguards

Remain in POD - The vacancy will be filled at the selectees official permanent position of record post-of-duty POD.

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 073126

Due by 1159 p.m. ET on July 31 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location

IRS Nationwide Locations

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.

Remote job No

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary

125776 - 197200 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 14

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time - Tour of Duty Monday - Friday Day Shift hours negotiable start time between 600am and end time by 600pm

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

0306 Government Information Specialist

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

SuitabilityFitness Credentialing

Financial disclosure required

No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

26-13003566B-PGN-0306-14

Control number

878037400

This job is open to

Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

Open to IRS CareerCareer-Conditional TreasuryIRS CTAP & IRS RPP employees

Duties

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The following are the duties of this position at the full working level

Works closely with other GLDS principal officers and other Service personnel to ensure authoritative and current information relative to confidentiality statutes is used in making decisions affecting the executive level of IRS. In this capacity the incumbent assists with accountability and transparency of the program and provides essential advisory recommendations and guidance to leadership. Designs new approaches within the statutory and regulatory framework for problem solving where established methods and procedures are inapplicable unavailable or inappropriate. Keeps current on recent developments in the field of disclosure confidentiality and privacy including recent court decisions current legislative resolutions or problems encountered within the programs and operations across the IRS. Assists government attorneys in the litigation process related to the Freedom of Information Act the Privacy Act and violations of Title 26. Plans organizes and carries through to completion broad long-term analytical studiesprojects the employee applies related knowledge of management principles theories and practices and their applicability to IRS programs functions and objectives including the ability to develop long-term strategic plans incorporating short-term and long-term goals and objectives. When delegated represents the Director in contacts with the Department of Treasury and high-level IRS officials representatives of other agencies and non-government organizations. In all such assignments effectively presents the view and decision of the Associate Director Disclosure and the Director GLDS. Independently or as a leader of an ad hoc group undertakes special studies and investigations to analyze technical operational and administrative problems which exist or may arise within the area of privacy and disclosure the protection of personally identifiable information PII and sensitive but classified SBU data in the IRS possession and control. Analyzes proposals referred to the Associate Director or Director GLDS for review approval or decision and develops recommendations for consideration and action. Serves as an expert advisor who provides technical and administrative guidance on highly complex Disclosureprivacy issues. Also develops confidentiality-related policies for nationwide application to both internal and external customers. Reviews and analyzes appeals for denials of access to records requested under FOIA to identify trends and to make recommendations on releasing records for future requests. May be called upon to testify on behalf of the agency with regard to FOIA cases and assist Government attorneys in the litigation process. Serves as liaison to external customers and recipients to clarify and resolve complex issues. Develops agency policy and procedures with regard to the administration of FOIA. Plans and conducts educational training sessions on Privacy Act requirements. Reviews and evaluates the agency privacy program requirements. Also develops implements and maintains privacy policies and procedures. Evaluates confidential personnel records that if released would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Evaluates the impact of the Privacy Act and regulations on the organizations activities. Also coordinates with internal organizations such as the agencys information technology security office. Represents the Internal Revenue Service IRS on issues related to the Privacy Act and other information privacy requirements. Assesses privacy risks associated with programs operations and technology. Assists the business unit when called upon to establish policy for issues involving tax treaties with foreign governments. Coordinates and integrates the Disclosure program with other business units. Also provides formal and informal training for Disclosure staff and other internal and external customers. Coordinates reviews of other functions to evaluate knowledge of disclosure and privacy requirements. Analyzes proposed new statutory provisions and court decisions to evaluate the potential effect on Disclosure and privacy guidelines within the Service. Uses extensive and specialized knowledge of the IRC regulations procedures published rulings court decisions and related privacy laws to formulate and revise IRS policies that impact confidentiality. Analyzes and responds to inquiries submitted by various stakeholders for specific policy implications and participates in policy decisions in response to disclosure and privacy issues which may have nationwide or international impact. Serves as an independent coordinator in planning developing and monitoring task forces on complex disclosure issues.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS SPD PD97978

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred promoted demoted or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS SECTION

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience please indicate dates of employment by monthdayyear and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement

GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

You must have one 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes Experience applying legal tax accounting and Federal laws regulations and precedent decisions and preparing reviewing or applying rulings advisory letters memoranda etc. related to Internal Revenue Code IRC Section 6103 the Freedom of Information Act FOIA 5 U.S.C. 552 andor the Privacy Act PA of 1974 5 U.S.C. 552a. Experience utilizing legal research analysis and preparation of briefs or similar documents including interpreting laws and regulations. Experience serving as a privacy professional or government information specialist that required application of IRC 6103 FOIA PA andor related Federal laws

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You must also meet the following requirement

TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT TACA

Current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to All US Citizens.

TIME IN GRADE TIG

For positions above the GS-05applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year 52 weeks at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-5 you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02 03 or 04 positions.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPMs Qualifications Standards.

Education

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here Section 3 Explanation of Terms or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions. We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credentials Evaluators AICE.

Additional information

Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location that location will become your official post of duty. In the event that a building is closed due to rent management new hires may be placed in a local commuting location. Additional jobs may be filled from this announcement or any other source to fill these vacancies. Alternative work schedule staggered work hours may be available.

Salary

General Schedule GS Locality Pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Cost-of-Living Allowances COLA Puerto Rico includes COLA. See COLA Rates 2026.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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As a current IRS employee you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits please contact the Employee Resource Center ERC at 1-866-743-5748 option 1 for ERC. Review our benefits

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials e.g. resume supporting documents your responses on the application questionnaire and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

You will be assessed on the following competencies knowledge skills abilities and other characteristics

Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityInfluencingNegotiatingIntegrityHonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningReading ComprehensionSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork

Rating

Your application will be evaluated in accordance with the Services Merit Promotion Plan. A quality group rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified you will be assigned to one of three quality level groups SuperiorBest Qualified Highly Qualified and Qualified Referral Eligible applicants rated in the highest quality group may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Candidates if required to participate in a selection interview telephonic andor in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices will be interviewed in quality group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

Performance Appraisal and Awards - Will not be used in determining your overall rating. Any performance appraisalevaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. IRS employees may obtain their most recent awards listing at httpspersinfo.web.irs.gov.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP you must receive a score of Highly Qualified orbetter to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.

Benefits

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As a current IRS employee you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits please contact the Employee Resource Center ERC at 1-866-743-5748 option 1 for ERC. Review our benefits

Required documents

Required Documents

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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials including transcripts must be in English. Incomplete or insufficient information may result in not being considered for the position or not receiving special consideration for which you may be eligible. Please view Application Preparation or How to write a resume for federal job.

1. Resume … Your resume should Be limited to two 2 pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. We recommend utilizing a standard 8.5x11-inch document size a sans-serif font such as Arial or Calibri with a font size no smaller than 10-point for the main text and page margins of 0.5 inches. Applicants that attempt to circumvent the 2-page limit page limit for example by materially reducing readability will be deemed ineligible. If you update your application only the most recent resume received uploaded under the Resume document type will be considered to determine qualifications.

Include your name and contact information.

Include relevant work experience - Employer Name Job Title Employment dates start to end date or present number of hours worked per week and a brief description of duties that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. To receive full credit for work experience you must include specific MMDDYYYY start and end dates for every position. Include pay plan series and grade e.g. GS-0301-09 for all federal service jobs.

Not include photographs classified or sensitive information SSN encrypteddigitally signed documents or other inappropriate content. Resumes containing prohibited information will be deemed ineligible.

Not include embedded links as they will not be opened or considered when determining qualifications.

Not include personal information such as age sex religion race or disability.

Not include specialized experience copied from the announcement or position description as this is not a demonstration of your experience.

2. Education if applicable - Refer to Qualification and Education sections above for requirements For positions with an education requirement or if you are qualifying for this position based on education or training submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcripts will be required if you are selected.

3. RegistrationLicense if applicable - Current active registrationlicense

4. Performance AppraisalAwards strongly encouraged Submit the most recent completed annual performance appraisal. Submit copies of any incentiveperformance awards received that may have an impact on the qualifications for the position to be filled.

5. Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP if applicable Selection priority program for displaced or surplus federal employees Review and submit the required documentation as outlined under CTAP

6. IRS Reassignment Preference Program RPP if applicable Submit your RPP Notice and most recent performance appraisal. Appraisal must reflect Fully successful or higher overall rating.

7. Current Employees Documentation recommended if applicable If applying for a higher grade and you met time-in-grade TIG at another agency it is recommended that you provide an SF-50s Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent which demonstrates you meet the 52-week TIG requirement e.g. Promotion with an effective date more than one 1 year old Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held. Failure to provide an SF-50s that shows your eligibility may result in an ineligible determination.

How to Apply

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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position you must complete all required questionnaires assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. We are available to assist you during business hours normally 800 a.m. - 400 p.m. ET Monday - Friday. If applying online poses a hardship please contact us by noon ET on 07312026.

To begin the application process click the Apply Online button. You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to continue your application process answer the online questions. To preview the Application Questionnaire please click the following linkhttpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13003566. Upload all required documents. To submit supporting documents import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need is not imported from USAJOBS you may upload it directly into this application.

Click the Submit Application button. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments should you have a disability. Set aside up to 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources. Visit USA Hire Online Help for online assessment information system requirements reasonable accommodations and what to expect next.

Reasonable Accommodations RA

We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit httpswww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightdisability-employmentreasonable-accommodations.

USA Hire Assessment Reasonable Accommodation RA Requests

If you believe you have a disability i.e. physical or mental covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. httpsappsupport-usastaffing.opm.govhcen-ussections45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information

To update your application including supporting documentation

Visit USAJOBS - How to Update Application during the announcement open period make updates or add supporting documentation then continue through the entire application process and click Submit Application to send updates to the hiring agency. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the job status or your application status

Visit USAJOBS - How to View ApplicationJob Status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Agency contact information

ERC Employee Resource Center

Phone 866-743-5748

Website httpsirsgov.sharepoint.comsitesEmployeeResourcesSitePagesERC-Help-Desk.aspx

Address

PRVCY - Government Liaison-Disclosure and Safeguards

1111 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20224 US

Next steps

Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked SPAM you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.govfairchanceact.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials including transcripts must be in English. Incomplete or insufficient information may result in not being considered for the position or not receiving special consideration for which you may be eligible. Please view Application Preparation or How to write a resume for federal job.

1. Resume … Your resume should Be limited to two 2 pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. We recommend utilizing a standard 8.5x11-inch document size a sans-serif font such as Arial or Calibri with a font size no smaller than 10-point for the main text and page margins of 0.5 inches. Applicants that attempt to circumvent the 2-page limit page limit for example by materially reducing readability will be deemed ineligible. If you update your application only the most recent resume received uploaded under the Resume document type will be considered to determine qualifications.

Include your name and contact information.

Include relevant work experience - Employer Name Job Title Employment dates start to end date or present number of hours worked per week and a brief description of duties that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. To receive full credit for work experience you must include specific MMDDYYYY start and end dates for every position. Include pay plan series and grade e.g. GS-0301-09 for all federal service jobs.

Not include photographs classified or sensitive information SSN encrypteddigitally signed documents or other inappropriate content. Resumes containing prohibited information will be deemed ineligible.

Not include embedded links as they will not be opened or considered when determining qualifications.

Not include personal information such as age sex religion race or disability.

Not include specialized experience copied from the announcement or position description as this is not a demonstration of your experience.

2. Education if applicable - Refer to Qualification and Education sections above for requirements For positions with an education requirement or if you are qualifying for this position based on education or training submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcripts will be required if you are selected.

3. RegistrationLicense if applicable - Current active registrationlicense

4. Performance AppraisalAwards strongly encouraged Submit the most recent completed annual performance appraisal. Submit copies of any incentiveperformance awards received that may have an impact on the qualifications for the position to be filled.

5. Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP if applicable Selection priority program for displaced or surplus federal employees Review and submit the required documentation as outlined under CTAP

6. IRS Reassignment Preference Program RPP if applicable Submit your RPP Notice and most recent performance appraisal. Appraisal must reflect Fully successful or higher overall rating.

7. Current Employees Documentation recommended if applicable If applying for a higher grade and you met time-in-grade TIG at another agency it is recommended that you provide an SF-50s Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent which demonstrates you meet the 52-week TIG requirement e.g. Promotion with an effective date more than one 1 year old Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held. Failure to provide an SF-50s that shows your eligibility may result in an ineligible determination.

How to Apply

Help

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position you must complete all required questionnaires assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. We are available to assist you during business hours normally 800 a.m. - 400 p.m. ET Monday - Friday. If applying online poses a hardship please contact us by noon ET on 07312026.

To begin the application process click the Apply Online button. You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to continue your application process answer the online questions. To preview the Application Questionnaire please click the following linkhttpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13003566. Upload all required documents. To submit supporting documents import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need is not imported from USAJOBS you may upload it directly into this application.

Click the Submit Application button. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments should you have a disability. Set aside up to 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources. Visit USA Hire Online Help for online assessment information system requirements reasonable accommodations and what to expect next.

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Agency contact information

ERC Employee Resource Center

Phone 866-743-5748

Website httpsirsgov.sharepoint.comsitesEmployeeResourcesSitePagesERC-Help-Desk.aspx

Address

PRVCY - Government Liaison-Disclosure and Safeguards

1111 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20224 US

Next steps

Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked SPAM you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.govfairchanceact.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request

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