Hiring Process Analysis Tool

Step 8: Evaluate Applications

The Evaluate Applications element is performed by the Human Resources Office. This process takes 15 days to complete. During this timeframe, HR employees evaluate, rate, and rank the applications received and notify the applicants of the results of their qualification review.

The first step requires HR employees to review and evaluate all applications received based on:

• Minimum qualification requirements;
• Selective placement factors, if any; and
• Quality ranking factors, if any.

In the next step, HR will identify applicants who are applying as CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL eligibles and determine whether any applicant meets the "well-qualified" definition identified on job announcement.

In the third step, all applications are reviewed for legal requirements such as veterans' preference, citizenship, and age. HR will also screen the applications for suitability for the position and if the job requires an OF-306 at the time of application in order to determine that the applicant meets the risk level designation and/or sensitivity level/clearance eligibility for the position.

In the fourth step, HR will rate and rank applications based on the assessment tool created for the position; apply veterans' preference, if appropriate; and place the eligibles in the appropriate ranking order.

OPM Steps: 15
OPM Total Days: 36