How does an EFM use Executive Order 12721 when applying for Federal jobs?
Vacancy announcements state the area of consideration or who can apply. Executive order eligibles can apply for those positions which include status candidates and noncompetitive eligibles. Applicants must submit all paperwork requested on the announcement, attach a letter stating their eligibility, and include copies of personnel actions and performance appraisals that document their overseas experience. When applying for positions outside the Department of State, a copy of this announcement may be included in the application package to assist the hiring official. EFMs on Leave Without Pay (LWOP) from the Department of State or on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) in Intermittent No-Work-Scheduled (INWS) status, are considered current employees of the Department of State for hiring purposes, and may apply for vacancies limited to “Department of State Employees Only.” EFMs should be aware that there are other categories of eligibility that compete with E.O. 12721, including preference
