What is a Miscellaneous Appointing Authority?
A Miscellaneous Appointing Authority is an authority authorized by statue or court order and which is not regulated by OPM. These authorities apply to Postal Career Service Employees, FBI employees and others. This authority allows these employees to compete for positions in the competitive service. For a complete listing of agencies covered by miscellaneous appointing authorities see: http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/sroa2.asp#MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement, you may be asked to provide information about your current appointment.
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