Are background checks and fingerprinting required as part of the credentialing process for the Stand Down?
If a person’s background check and fingerprinting have been performed already, they do not have to be repeated for the purpose of the Stand Down. If, in the course of verifying credentials for the Stand Down you find that someone has not had a background check you should know that irrespective of the type of appointment (paid or WOC), VA employees are to have a National Agency check which requires fingerprinting. Most of the time these are done at the time of processing through Human Resources Management Service (HRMS). VHA recognizes that processing time will be dependent on OPM. We recommend documenting that fingerprints were submitted, and follow-up in 90 days, and 180 days until a response is received. Q: What if a member of our research team has only graduated from high school and has no degrees or licenses to verify? What should we do to document their suitability for their duties in human research? A: You should confirm that the person has the training or experience necessary to
