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People with disabilities may be considered for employment with the Social Security Administration through the competitive hiring process or the Selective Placement Program. 


What is the Selective Placement Program?

The Selective Placement Program is a special employment program that is designed to assist qualified individuals with disabilities to obtain employment consistent with their level of skills and abilities. 

If you meet the knowledge, skills and abilities requirements of the position for which you are considered, you may be offered a direct appointment by us without having to go through the normal competitive hiring procedures.

Requirements for the Selective Placement Program

To qualify for this program, you must have a severe physical or mental disability and be certified by either a State Rehabilitation Agency or the Department of Veterans Affairs - The Bureau of the Blind for Federal employment.  The Social Security Administration will provide necessary, reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities may successfully perform the duties of the position for which hired.

Additional information is available on the Office of Personnel Management  website.

How to Apply

You may send in a resume or a OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment Download accessible pdf from Adobe., and your certification for Federal employment from the State Rehabilitation Agency or the Department of Veterans Affairs to:

Social Security Administration
Center for Human Resources
Staffing/Classification Team
P.O. Box 4115
Richmond, CA  94804
Phone  (510) 970-8484

 

 

 

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