The problem with Schedule A jobs is that they're in limited areas of the country. There's mountains of red tape applying for federal jobs, hardly any remote jobs, and if you miss one little thing on your application process, you're out of the running. It's sounds good being Schedule A qualified (yes, I am and got a letter from my Orthopedic Surgeon), and I have a very nice Administrative background and still can't get a Schedule A job. I wish it was that easy! I'd be employed and not running out of unemployment. You also are passed over or put second in line, if there's a military or veteran in front of you.
Great video and thank you (I got my first federal job in no small part to your videos)! Question for you… would this apply to competitive details as well (specifically, the TIG requirement)? Thank you, have a great day!
@@kaboose77 that's awesome! For details it would be a little different. Details don't actually have TIG requirements because they aren't pay impacting. A temporary promotion would though. I think you could use schedule A authority for a temporary appointment.
So I finally landed a job using my Schedule A letter. Thanks so much for your help! I think I still have a few months to go before I actually start (not really sure yet). Actually, I went the non competitive route. It still took forever. 🤣
Hello, thank you for sharing more about Schedule A hiring. QQ: Once you have your letter, does it ever expire when applying? Meaning, do you have to get a new letter every XX years?
Thank you so much I truly enjoyed your videos. My question is, can I use scheduled a in conjunction with my veteran preference? Would that help increase in getting a job?
Thanks for the info. I noticed that very few listings in a given agency have Schedule A/Disability hiring authority listed. Do you know if indicating having disability could have any effect on hiring for jobs where it is not listed?
Hi Kasey; I had a question. I am still waiting on my FJO at the VA. My T1 background check came back as "favorable". I am still in the credentialing phase. It seems like this is taking forever. Can a possible government shutdown cause HR to slow down and wait on the crentialing process? I thought you might know. I appreciate all your help on my VA job journey!
The credentialing process just takes forever. A shutdown could slow down start dates but we deal with it almost every year. They don't usually rescind offers but it could cause delays. We aren't even worrying about it right now though.
Hi, I received a job offer as competitive service and they can only offer me a pay position on my current status WG3-5 (just to get my foot in the door) Can I use Schedule A form in the new hiring process with my extensive resume to increase my pay grade by the federal government handbook for pay steps? If so what are the steps? I haven't received the last job offer but have negotiated only on the competitive level. I didnt have a interview because i was offered the job because I was the only one who applied, I was making over 100 k at my last job with my own business. They want to offer me a GS 5-3, maybe 50 K. But I think I can get GS5-10 with the Schedule A form that clears me from competitive services.. Thoughts..
@@russiandoll5858 the schedule a only allows you to be considered non-competitively and to skip time in grade if you have the external experience to qualify. Schedule a doesn't allow for extra steps.
Thanks for the information. So, you're saying that a 12 can apply for a 14/15 and be considered (if KSA's apply) by using their schedule A benefit? Does Veterans preference stick or fall off after being hired into government?
Yes you can skip grades by using external hiring authorities like schedule a. If the announcement isn't open to schedule a it won't be applicable though. Veteran's preference only applies when an announcement is open to all us citizens.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 it was stated in this video that schedule A authority can be used to bypass time-in-grade internally and externally. I’d like to know if the internal movement is accurate?
So Schedule A is basically just another type of hiring path? Does it mean that you will always be referred to the hiring manager if you meet the qualifications of the job?
It is but it doesn't mean you always get referred. If you apply to an announcement it just puts you on a certificate. If it's non-competitive the hiring manager has the option to consider schedule a without applying to a job.
Great video, thank you so much. I was provided with a letter from my doctor that states what my medical condition is but it did not say that I was eligible for schedule A. Will this suffice or should I request a different letter that states I am eligible for schedule A? Thanks for your response.
I apologies for my confusion 😅.I spoke with both my deputy chief and my agency’s SPPC, and they both are unaware of schedule A authority having the advantage to bypass time-in-grade. I’m schedule A and CPS, but I was hired competitively. I’d like to advance to the next grade in my ladder (11/12) before the end of my 52 weeks and I meet the qualifications required for a 12 in my series in both my external experience and my education. Is this possible? Where can I direct them to verify this information?
Unfortunately you can't use schedule a to skip grades in your own career ladder. It's only for bypassing time in grade if applying for other jobs that may be higher graded.
Once someone told me that applicants with Schedule A start out on the high end of the pay scale (maybe due to time in grade?). Is there any truth to this? Does it work the same for every agency?
That's not true. Schedule A is just a hiring authority and pay would be set based on the selected person's situation. Step 1 for new employees without an approved above minimum entrance rate packet.
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The problem with Schedule A jobs is that they're in limited areas of the country. There's mountains of red tape applying for federal jobs, hardly any remote jobs, and if you miss one little thing on your application process, you're out of the running. It's sounds good being Schedule A qualified (yes, I am and got a letter from my Orthopedic Surgeon), and I have a very nice Administrative background and still can't get a Schedule A job. I wish it was that easy! I'd be employed and not running out of unemployment. You also are passed over or put second in line, if there's a military or veteran in front of you.
Great video and thank you (I got my first federal job in no small part to your videos)!
Question for you… would this apply to competitive details as well (specifically, the TIG requirement)? Thank you, have a great day!
@@kaboose77 that's awesome! For details it would be a little different. Details don't actually have TIG requirements because they aren't pay impacting. A temporary promotion would though. I think you could use schedule A authority for a temporary appointment.
So I finally landed a job using my Schedule A letter. Thanks so much for your help! I think I still have a few months to go before I actually start (not really sure yet). Actually, I went the non competitive route. It still took forever. 🤣
That's awesome! Congratulations!!
Hello, thank you for sharing more about Schedule A hiring. QQ: Once you have your letter, does it ever expire when applying? Meaning, do you have to get a new letter every XX years?
You're welcome! The letter never expires unless your doctor writes an expiration date on it.
Thank you so much I truly enjoyed your videos. My question is, can I use scheduled a in conjunction with my veteran preference? Would that help increase in getting a job?
You're welcome! You can use either or both. They don't combine for any benefit but could put you on more certificates so that could help.
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Thanks for the info. I noticed that very few listings in a given agency have Schedule A/Disability hiring authority listed. Do you know if indicating having disability could have any effect on hiring for jobs where it is not listed?
You're welcome! If it's not listed as an eligibility then it won't. You can contact HR directly though.
Hi Kasey; I had a question. I am still waiting on my FJO at the VA. My T1 background check came back as "favorable". I am still in the credentialing phase. It seems like this is taking forever. Can a possible government shutdown cause HR to slow down and wait on the crentialing process? I thought you might know. I appreciate all your help on my VA job journey!
The credentialing process just takes forever. A shutdown could slow down start dates but we deal with it almost every year. They don't usually rescind offers but it could cause delays. We aren't even worrying about it right now though.
Thanks Kasey for the information. Have a great day! 🙂
@@bobcatstillwell4844 you're welcome! You too!
Kasey, need some guidance on the 180 day rule and the waiver process. Thanks
@@GMAN509TH what's your question?
Hi, I received a job offer as competitive service and they can only offer me a pay position on my current status WG3-5 (just to get my foot in the door) Can I use Schedule A form in the new hiring process with my extensive resume to increase my pay grade by the federal government handbook for pay steps? If so what are the steps? I haven't received the last job offer but have negotiated only on the competitive level. I didnt have a interview because i was offered the job because I was the only one who applied, I was making over 100 k at my last job with my own business. They want to offer me a GS 5-3, maybe 50 K. But I think I can get GS5-10 with the Schedule A form that clears me from competitive services.. Thoughts..
@@russiandoll5858 the schedule a only allows you to be considered non-competitively and to skip time in grade if you have the external experience to qualify. Schedule a doesn't allow for extra steps.
Thanks for the information. So, you're saying that a 12 can apply for a 14/15 and be considered (if KSA's apply) by using their schedule A benefit? Does Veterans preference stick or fall off after being hired into government?
Yes you can skip grades by using external hiring authorities like schedule a. If the announcement isn't open to schedule a it won't be applicable though. Veteran's preference only applies when an announcement is open to all us citizens.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 it was stated in this video that schedule A authority can be used to bypass time-in-grade internally and externally. I’d like to know if the internal movement is accurate?
@@zulrich it can only bypass time in grade if the announcement was open to schedule a or if used non-competitively.
@@federalhiringadvice1385understood, thank you!
So Schedule A is basically just another type of hiring path? Does it mean that you will always be referred to the hiring manager if you meet the qualifications of the job?
It is but it doesn't mean you always get referred. If you apply to an announcement it just puts you on a certificate. If it's non-competitive the hiring manager has the option to consider schedule a without applying to a job.
Great video, thank you so much. I was provided with a letter from my doctor that states what my medical condition is but it did not say that I was eligible for schedule A. Will this suffice or should I request a different letter that states I am eligible for schedule A? Thanks for your response.
You're welcome! Unfortunately the letter must reference schedule a. Shouldn't be tough for your doctor to update though.
@@federalhiringadvice1385 Thanks for your response.
I apologies for my confusion 😅.I spoke with both my deputy chief and my agency’s SPPC, and they both are unaware of schedule A authority having the advantage to bypass time-in-grade. I’m schedule A and CPS, but I was hired competitively. I’d like to advance to the next grade in my ladder (11/12) before the end of my 52 weeks and I meet the qualifications required for a 12 in my series in both my external experience and my education. Is this possible? Where can I direct them to verify this information?
Unfortunately you can't use schedule a to skip grades in your own career ladder. It's only for bypassing time in grade if applying for other jobs that may be higher graded.
Okay, thank you! Lol that clears that up.
@@zulrich you're welcome!
Once someone told me that applicants with Schedule A start out on the high end of the pay scale (maybe due to time in grade?). Is there any truth to this? Does it work the same for every agency?
That's not true. Schedule A is just a hiring authority and pay would be set based on the selected person's situation. Step 1 for new employees without an approved above minimum entrance rate packet.
Heh, okay - that’s sort of what I figured, so I figured I would ask.