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New Hire - Step 2 - Complete Forms

Please read these instructions before completing any of the following forms.

All New Hires

Send to Human Resource the following information at least two weeks prior to the effective date of your job based on your educational background.

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 OF-306 Declaration of Federal Employment (29 KB)
 Resume or OF-612 Optional Application for Federal Employment (132 KB)
 SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference (152 KB)
 SF-144 Statement of Prior Federal Service (213 KB)
 SF-181 Race and National Origin Identification (62 KB)
 SF-256 Self-Identification of Handicap (186 KB)

Complete these forms and bring with you when you report to work:

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 AD-349 Employee Address (25 KB)
 SF-1199A Direct Deposit (103 KB)
 W-4 Federal Tax (56 KB)

For Permanent, Term and Student Career Experience Program Appointments only:
  • Medical Examination (will be sent by HR if required)
  • SF-78 Certification of Medical Examination (obtain from HR)
  • SF-87 Fingerprint Chart (obtain from HR)

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Suitability Clearance

 SF-85 Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (60 KB)

Benefits

 SF-2809 Employee Health Benefits Election Form (482 KB)
 SF-2817 Life Insurance Election (160 KB)
 TSP-1 Election Form (162 KB)

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