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The Federal Government recognizes that people with disabilities have a right to full and fair consideration for any job for which they apply. It strives to offer an environment in which all can reach their highest potential and make a difference for our country.

Federal positions are filled by people with disabilities, as well as able bodied persons. A Federal career can provide:

• Any individual the opportunity to excel;
• Challenges of a demanding job; and
• Advancement potential or individual growth.

Having a disability will not be a disadvantage to you being considered as an applicant for employment with the Federal Government or in pursing career opportunities once you become an employee. Whether it is working on a cure for cancer, AIDS or heart disease, designing advanced avionics, or writing procurement contracts worth millions of dollars, the challenge is there for individuals with the right skills, motivation and attitude.

Selective Placement

The Federal Government's Selective Placement programs include special appointing authorities for people with disabilities.

Federal hiring officials are authorized to use special hiring authorities when considering certain people with disabilities (those who have a severe physical, cognitive or emotional disability or a history of having such disabilities or are perceived as having such disabilities). The use of these authorities is not mandatory. These authorities provide a unique opportunity to demonstrate the potential to successfully perform the essential duties of a position, with and without, workplace reasonable accommodation.

How to Qualify For Selective Placement Opportunities

If you are interested in being considered under these special hiring authorities, you must contact either a state vocational or Department of Veterans Affairs rehabilitation counselor and request their assistance. They will review and prepare the necessary documents. They should be asked to provide you with a "certification" statement that describes your ability to perform the essential duties of the position in which you are interested. Then, once you have obtained this certification statement, you should contact us. We will help match your core skills along with any reasonable accommodation needs you may have with available jobs.

Reasonable Workplace Accommodations

Sometimes it may be necessary or advisable for us to make "a reasonable workplace accommodation," if requested, in either the duties of the job, or where and how job tasks are performed. Such forms of accommodation should make it easier to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of workplace reasonable accommodation include:

• Providing interpreters, readers, or other personal assistance.
• Modifying job duties.
• Restructuring work sites.
• Providing flexible work schedules or work sites.
• Obtaining accessible technology or other workplace adaptive equipment.