OPM Standing Registers 

Agency Guidance 

 

 April 6, 2010 
Table of Contents 

I. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................... 3

II. COVERED POSITIONS ................................................................................................ 3 

III. DUTY LOCATIONS...................................................................................................... 3 

IV. AGENCY PARTICIPATION ........................................................................................ 4 

V. POINTS OF CONTACT................................................................................................. 4 

VI. COMPETENCIES ASSESSED...................................................................................... 5 

VII. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESIONS ........................................................................... 9 

 1. GENERAL / COVERAGE........................................................................................ 9 

 2. JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS........................................................... 9 

 3. CERTIFICATION .................................................................................................. 10 

APPENDIX: Request for a Certificate of Eligibles from an OPM Standing Register............ 12 
I. OVERVIEW 

OPM has posted job opportunity announcements under competitive examining procedures to 

establish 14 new standing registers, covering common occupations with high hiring volume 

across the Federal Government. These registers incorporate: 

• Streamlined job opportunity announcements (JOAs) 

• Category rating procedures – a wider range of candidates from which to select 

• Online, unproctored assessment tools 

• OPM maintenance – includes referring high quality candidates, responding to applicant 

inquiries, removing unavailable candidates, etc. Notification to applicants will be sent at 

all four applicant communication touch points. 

• Referral of names from these registers at no cost to agencies. 

II. COVERED POSITIONS 

• Accountant, GS-0510–7 

• Budget Analyst, GS-0560–11/12 

• Contact Representative, GS-0962–5 

• Contract Specialist, GS-1102–11/12/13 (DOD positions) 

• Contract Specialist, GS-1102–11/12/13 (non-DOD positions) 

• Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501–11/12 

• Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement), GS-0201–11/12 /13 

• Human Resources Specialist (Classification), GS-0201–11/12/13 

• Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210–11/12, covers General, Applications 

Software, Network Services, Systems Administration, and Systems Analysis 

• Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343–7 

• Security Specialist, GS-0080–11/12, covers General, Personnel, and Physical 

• Secretary (Office Automation), GS-0318–5 (pilot–limited locations) 

• Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant, GS-0303–5 (pilot-limited locations) 

• Human Resources Assistant, GS-0203–5 (pilot-limited locations) 

III. DUTY LOCATIONS

Huntsville, AL Minneapolis, MN 

Phoenix, AZ Kansas City Metro Area, MO 

Alameda County, CA St. Louis Metro Area, MO 

Fresno, CA Albuquerque & Kirkland AFB, NM 

Los Angeles County, CA New York, NY 

Orange County, CA Cincinnati Metro Area, OH 

Riverside, CA Cleveland Metro Area, OH 

San Diego County, CA Dayton Metro Area, OH 

San Francisco County, CA Oklahoma City, OK 

Denver, CO Portland, OR 

Washington DC Metro Area, DC Philadelphia Metro Area, PA 

Atlanta, GA Pittsburgh Metro Area, PA 

Robins AFB, GA Memphis, TN 

Jacksonville, FL Austin, TX 

Miami, FL Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro Area, TX 
Tampa, FL Houston Metro Area, TX 

Honolulu, HI San Antonio, TX 

Chicago Metro Area, IL Ogden, UT 

Indianapolis Metro Area, IN Norfolk, VA 

Boston Metro Area, MA Richmond, VA 

Baltimore Metro Area, MD Bremerton, WA 

Detroit Metro Area, MI Seattle, WA 

IV. AGENCY PARTICIPATION 

To participate, agencies must: 

• Verify through job analysis that the critical competencies being assessed by the standing 

register assessment questionnaire are appropriate for their position(s). Competencies are 

identified in Section VI. Agencies are responsible for maintaining the job analysis 

documentation including this Guidance Document as part of their case files. 

• Ensure that separate, duplicative agency examining is not conducted for the same position, 

grade, and location if referral is requested from the standing register. 

• Have a category rating policy in place. 

• Submit the attached form to request a certificate of eligibles from an OPM standing 

register. 

• Return the certificates in thirty days (30) in order for timely audit of certificates. 

• Follow all competitive legal and regulatory requirements. 

V. POINTS OF CONTACT 

To request a referral from a register, return the completed request form to the individual listed 

below for the requested occupation: 

OPM Register Submit Request To: 

Accountant, GS-0510–7 Joyce.Lloyd@opm.gov

Budget Analyst, GS-0560–11/12 Donna.Snow@opm.gov 

Contact Representative, GS-0962–5 Joyce.Lloyd@opm.gov 

Contract Specialist, GS-1102–11/12/13 

Both DOD and non-DOD positions 

Deborah.Shreve@opm.gov

Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501–

11/12 

Donna.Snow@opm.gov 

Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and 

Placement), GS-0201–11/12 /13 

Candice.Schlicht@opm.gov 

Human Resources Specialist (Classification), GS0201–11/12/13 Candice.Schlicht@opm.gov

Information Technology Specialist, GS- 2210–

11/12 

Donna.Poole@opm.gov 

Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343–7 Joyce.Lloyd@opm.gov

Security Specialist, GS-0080–11/12 Donna.Poole@opm.gov
VI. COMPETENCIES ASSESSED 

ACCOUNTANT, GS-0510-7 

Accounting - Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, 

banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. 

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 

Cost Accounting - Collects, analyzes, and interprets cost information to support determination of the cost of 

providing specific programs and activities. 

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, 

obligation, and cost. 

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, 

taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); 

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds 

appropriately. 

Self-Management - Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and 

commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to 

achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. 

Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team 

spirit; and works with others to achieve common goals of an organization. 

Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer 

applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. 

Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for 

example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may 

include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 

BUDGET ANALYST, GS-0560-11/12 

Budget Analysis - Analyzes and evaluates the technical and administrative functions of budgetary processes and 

procedures. Identifies rules, principles, or regulations in order to analyze information and make correct inferences or 

draw accurate conclusions. 

Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, 

and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of 

an organization. 

Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern; develops & maintains relationships; 

may deal with people who are difficult, hostile, distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds & 

situations; is sensitive to individual differences. 

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, 

taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); 

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds 

appropriately. 

Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer 

applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. 

Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information in a 

succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is 

appropriate for the intended audience. 

CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE, GS-962-5 

Customer Service - Works and communicates with clients and customers to satisfy their expectations. Committed 

to quality services. 

Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and 

politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations. 

Managing and Organizing Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; 

determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. 

Reading - Learns from written material by determining the main idea or essential message. Recognizes correct 

English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. 

Speaking/Oral Communication - Uses correct English grammar to organize and communicate ideas in words that 

are appropriate to listeners and situations; uses body language appropriately. 

Writing - Uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and 

messages in writing. 
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS-1102-11/12/13 (DOD and Non-DOD) 

Contracting/Procurement - Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques for contracting or procurement, 

and contract negotiation and administration.

Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works 

with others toward an agreement; and negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions. 

Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern; develops & maintains relationships; 

may deal with people who are difficult, hostile, distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds & 

situations; is sensitive to individual differences. 

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, 

taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); 

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds 

appropriately. 

Planning/Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short or 

long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of an organization to 

accomplish goals; and monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. 

Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for 

example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may 

include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0501-11/12 

Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, 

and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of 

an organization. 

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, 

taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); 

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds 

appropriately. 

Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements; determines short- or 

long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization; 

monitors progress, evaluates outcomes. 

Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer 

applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. 

Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for 

example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may 

include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION), GS-0201-11/12/13 

Classification - Knowledge of classification laws, regulations, concepts, principles, and practices related to 

structuring organizations and positions and determining the appropriate pay system, occupational grouping, title, and 

level of positions. 

Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of 

decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. 

Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; 

develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are 

difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to 

cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience 

and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal 

cues, and responds appropriately. 

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to 

generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 

Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for 

example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may 

include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 
HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT), GS0201-11/12/13 

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or 

products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other 

agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve 

their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing 

quality products and services. 

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, 

taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); 

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds 

appropriately. 

Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines shortor long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to 

accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. 

Recruitment and Placement - Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, concepts, principles, and practices related to 

identifying, attracting, and selecting individuals and placing them into positions to address changing organizational 

needs. 

Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for 

example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may 

include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SPECIALIST, GS-2210-11/12 (General, 

Applications Software, Network Systems, Systems Administration, and Systems Analysis) 

Information Technology - Develops, delivers, and supports IT systems and services. Applies knowledge of IT 

concepts, principles, methods, and practices. 

Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; 

develops and maintains effective relationships with others; works effectively with individuals who are difficult, 

hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; and recognizes cultural 

diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. 

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, 

taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); 

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds 

appropriately. 

Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines shortor long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to 

accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. 

Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team 

spirit; and works with others to achieve common goals of an organization. 

Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for 

example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may 

include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 

In addition, the following competencies are used for positions with parenthetical titles: 

Applications Software - Applies concepts, methods and tools to the design, documentation, development, 

modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing applications software. 

Network Services - Plans, analyzes, designs, develops, tests, installs, configures, implements, integrates, maintains 

and manages networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats. 

Systems Administration - Plans and coordinates the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and 

maintenance of hardware/software systems. 

Systems Analysis - Applies analytical processes to plan, design and implement new and improved systems to meet 

the business requirements of customer organizations. 
MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST, GS-0343-7 

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or 

products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other 

agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve 

their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing 

quality products and services. 

Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; 

develops and maintains effective relationships with others; works effectively with individuals who are difficult, 

hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; and recognizes cultural 

diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. 

Managing and Organizing Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; 

determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. 

Speaking/Oral Communication - Uses correct English grammar to organize and communicate ideas in words that 

are appropriate to listeners and situations; uses body language appropriately. 

Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for 

example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may 

include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 

SECURITY SPECIALIST, GS-0080-11/12 (General, Industrial Security, Information 

Security, Personnel Security, and Physical Security) 

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and 

maintains information or information management systems. 

Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; 

develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are 

difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to 

cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. 

Security Administration - Safeguards information, personnel, property, assets and/or material from fraud, theft, 

unauthorized disclosure, or misuse in accordance with appropriate programs and policies. 

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, 

taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); 

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds 

appropriately. 

Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for 

example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may 

include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. 

In addition, the following competencies are used for specialized security positions: 

Industrial Security - Utilizes knowledge of personnel, physical, and information security requirements for the 

safeguarding of U.S. national security information released to industry. 

Information Security - Utilizes knowledge of personnel, physical, and information security requirements for the 

safeguarding of U.S. national security information. 

Personnel Security - Formulates and applies security policy, procedures, systems, and programs involving loyalty 

and reliability of people. 

Physical Security - Physical protection of people, property and information. 
VII. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

1. GENERAL / COVERAGE 

What is the cost of a referral from an OPM standing register? 

There is no cost at this time to agencies for referral from an OPM standing register. 

What if the duty location for my position is not specifically listed as a location advertised? 

Referral from the registers is limited to the specific duty locations advertised. If your agency 

has identified hiring needs in locations not currently covered, please let us know and we will 

consider those locations for possible future postings. 

My position is covered by a pay band, not a GS grade. Can I still select from the OPM 

register? 

Agencies that use pay bands or other pay systems can fill positions using this JOA where the 

pay bands or grades include the grade levels identified for the register. Agencies need to 

determine if the OPM standing register is appropriate for their vacancies in terms of the 

qualification requirements and the competencies being assessed. For example, if the 

qualifications for entry into a band are at the GS-9 level, the agency cannot use a GS-11 

register. The GS-9 level will be used. 

Can Shared Service Centers request certificates from OPM standing registers? 

Yes, on behalf of the hiring agencies. The Shared Service Center must indicate the hiring 

agency on the request. The hiring agency must have a category rating policy in place before 

the request is made. In addition, the hiring agency must make the hiring decisions and sign 

the appointment documents.

If an agency’s positions have been excepted from the competitive service by statute, may the 

agency request certificates from OPM standing registers? 

Not at this time. If such agencies are interested in using these registers to fill their vacancies, 

we would be happy to explore options with them. 

Will example assessments be provided? 

The questionnaires are available through the JOA. A list of the competencies being assessed 

for each register is provided in Section VI, Competencies Assessed. 

Will the OPM standing registers use the Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) 

assessments? 

One of the OPM standing registers (Management and Program Analyst) uses a modified 

ACWA questionnaire. 

2. JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (JOAs) 

How regularly will the JOAs be open? 

The JOAs will be opened for a set period of time to initially establish the standing registers. 

Once closed, JOAs will open as needed to address agency hiring needs. As provided under 5 

CFR 332.311, ten point preference eligibles have the right to open closed announcements and 

can apply at any time. 
Will the OPM JOAs satisfy the public notice requirements and Interagency Career 

Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles? 

Yes. The OPM JOAs meet both public notice requirements and the requirements to “clear” 

ICTAP. ICTAP candidates have an opportunity to identify themselves and will be referred 

for consideration if all documentation is submitted and they are found well-qualified for the 

position. 

What is the ICTAP well-qualified definition? 

For purposes of ICTAP only, well-qualified is defined as a score of 85 on the competency 

assessment. Hiring agencies will need to ensure that this definition is appropriate for their 

hiring. 

What is the stated full performance level for the OPM standing register positions? 

The JOAs state that the full performance level will be determined by the hiring agency. 

Will applicants receive a notice of their qualification determination? 

Yes. All applicants will receive notice of their qualification determination. In addition, 

applicants will receive notice each time they are referred to an agency for employment 

consideration. Notification will be sent at all four applicant communication touch points: 

application received, application assessed for qualifications, applicant referred or not referred 

to selecting official, and applicant selected or not selected for the job. 

3. CERTIFICATION 

Must the hiring agency have a category rating policy? 

Yes. In order to select from the OPM standing registers, agencies must have a category rating 

policy in place. Please note that agencies are responsible for meeting the reporting 

requirements for category rating under 5 USC 3319. 

How will category rating be applied? 

Three quality categories have been identified (Qualified, Highly Qualified, and Best 

Qualified,) and defined based on assessment scores related to the required proficiency levels 

for each competency. Candidates in the highest quality category will be referred for 

employment consideration based on the hiring needs of the participating agencies. 

How is veterans’ preference applied under category rating? 

All qualified preference eligibles are placed ahead of non-preference eligibles in the 

appropriate category. All candidates with veterans’ preference referred in the highest quality 

category must be selected, or successfully passed over, before a non-preference candidate in 

that category can be selected. 

How will objections and pass over requests be handled? 

With respect to candidates obtained from the standing registers, agencies should follow the 

same ground rules they would follow under delegated examining authority. 

After three considerations can an applicant be removed from consideration? 

No. The three bona fide consideration provision does not apply under category rating 

procedures. 

Can candidates on the OPM standing registers be certified multiple times? 

Yes. Candidates will have an opportunity to be referred to multiple agencies based on their 

grade levels and duty location preferences. 
How will OPM ensure the candidate pool stays current? 

OPM will closely monitor the results reported by agencies to ensure candidates who are 

selected, decline opportunities, or indicate they are no longer interested are removed from the 

active register. Qualified applicants have six months of eligibility and will need to restate 

their interest and availability to stay active on the register. In addition, the JOAs will re-open 

to new applicants as needed to keep the registers current. 

What happens if an applicant declines an agency? 

An applicant who declines a particular agency will remain on the register. 

What happens if an applicant declines a location, grade, or occupation? 

When an applicant declines a location, grade, or occupation, the agency that receives the 

declination must report it to OPM, so that OPM can verify whether the applicant wants to be 

removed from consideration by all agencies for positions covered by the register for that 

location, grade, or occupation, and, if so, the applicant will be removed from consideration for 

that location, grade, or occupation only. 

Do declinations need to get sent to OPM immediately? 

No. Declinations will be reported with the return of the certificate. 

Is there a way to update the registers more quickly to reflect recent selections? 

Once an applicant is certified to an agency, that agency must consider that individual unless a 

declination is received. When an agency completes its selections and returns a used 

certificate of eligibles, the register will be updated to remove the individuals who have been 

selected for a position or who otherwise need to be removed. 

Will agencies be notified when an applicant referred on their certificates is selected by 

another agency? 

No. Agencies must consider all applicants referred unless a declination is received. 

 
Request for a Certificate of Eligibles from an OPM Standing Register 

Agency HR official, have you: 

 ⁪ Determined that the critical competencies being assessed by the register assessment are 

appropriate for this position(s)? 

 ⁪ Verified your agency’s category rating policy is in place? 

 ⁪ Ensured that separate, duplicative agency examining is not being conducted for the 

 same position, grade, and duty location? 

 ⁪ Completed all of the required information below? 

 Date of Request: ____________________ 

 Agency Request No: ____________________ 

Position Information 

Title, Series, Grade(s) Duty Location(s) No. of Vacancies 

Appointment Type:

Work Schedule:

Full Performance Level Date SF-52 Initiated Reemployment Priority List 

Cleared ⁪ Yes 

Requesting Agency Information 

Agency Name:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

HR Official Name:

Telephone No:

Email Address:

Signature:

In addition to the HR official listed above, please have the Certificate of Eligibles available 

electronically to the agency officials listed below: 

Name:

Title:

Email Address:

Phone No:

Name:

Title:

Email Address:

Phone No:

FOR OPM USE: Certificate Number Date Issued 

Date Received: