Preferences

The Preferences page is where you respond to agency defined questions related to your employment preferences, such as desired location and lowest acceptable grade. The elements displayed on this page will vary depending on the information collected by the hiring agency. At a minimum, the location(s) of the vacancy and a drop-down list with the lowest grade(s) you are willing to accept will display.

Transition Assistance Plan. If applicable, check the box next to the transition assistance plan that applies to you; that is, Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). Consult the job announcement to determine if you are eligible to apply under one of these two plans. For additional information, see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.