The amount of hours you work per week. Job finalists will be asked to sign and certify the accuracy of all information they provide and to authorize a background investigation. A false statement in a part of your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work, and may be punishable by law. If you receive a civilian annuity from the Federal government, your salary or annuity may be reduced if you take a Federal job. If you have any delinquent debts, you must repay those debts or face garnishment of your salary.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
If you are applying for reinstatement, transfer, or under a merit promotion announcement, you do not need to claim veterans' preference. If you are the spouse, widow, widower, or mother of a totally disable veteran or of a veteran who died in service, you may be entitled to veterans' preference. You cannot receive veterans' preference if you are retired or will retire at or above the rank of major or lieutenant commander, unless you are disabled or you retired from the active military reserve. In addition to the above criteria, there are Special Hiring Employment authorities under which individuals who meet qualifications and evaluation criteria cited for the position may be considered. For these Special Employment programs, applicant does not have to be a current or former civilian Federal government employee.