Two types of competitive selection procedures commonly used in the federal government are delegated examining and merit promotion . Both procedures may be used to issue job announcements for one job vacancy or multiple job vacancies. Individuals who do not have competitive status, as well as federal employees with competitive status, can compete for a permanent appointment under this process. Applicants who are entitled to veteran's preference have either 5 or 10 points added to their numerical score.
Candidates are usually current or previous federal employees with reinstatement eligibility .
Applicants are rated using job-related competencies or KSA's.