What are the special appointing authorities some agencies include in their vacancy announcements?
A. Special appointment authorities may be used by agencies to appoint specific groups of individuals who meet the respective eligibility requirements to positions in the Federal Government. The following are a few examples where special appointment authorities may be used. 1. Federal hiring officials are authorized to use a special appointment authority when considering certain PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (e.g., those with mental retardation, severe physical, or psychiatric disability). Use of this authority is at the discretion of each agency. Individuals may contact agency Special Placement Program Coordinators (SPPC) to inquire about opportunities under this authority. SPPC contact information can be found by visiting: http://apps.opm.gov/sppc_directory/. For more information on Federal employment for people with disabilities, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/disability/appempl.asp 2. VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (formerly known as the Veterans Readjustment Appointment or VRA): the
