Creating a category rating certificate

To create a category rating certificate:

1. Select a vacancy.
2. Click the Applicant Overview tab.
3. Click Create List.

    

   

    

4. Select Category Rating from the Certificate Type drop-down list.
5. Select the Certificate Grade from the drop-down list, if applicable.

    

   

    

6. The system will default to Rating (exclude Veterans Points) under Rank By.
7. Enter the CTAP/ICTAP Well Qualified Score.
8. The system will default to Category Rating Rules under Priority Order.
9. The system will default to Top Category under Refer Method. If applicable, select Merge Category.
10. The system will default to Name under Order.
11. The system defaults to the selection made in the Refer Method above for Category Rating.
12. Select the appropriate Eligibilities in the Filters section.
13. Select the appropriate Veterans Preference, if applicable.
14. Select the appropriate Locations if multiple locations are listed. As the filters are updated, you will notice the Applicant List will update accordingly. This option will display only if there are multiple locations associated with the vacancy.
15. The system will default to the grade selected in the Certificate Grade drop-down list.
16. Select the Appropriate Series if applicable
17. Select the Appropriate Specialties if applicable.
18. Select the appropriate Toggles in the Filters section.
19. Select the appropriate NOR Code, if applicable.
20. Select the appropriate Status (RSC), if applicable.
21. The system will default the Category Rating to the Top Category.
22. Select the appropriate Certification Status, if applicable.
23. Add Advanced Criteria, if applicable.
24. Add Assessment Filter, if applicable.
25. Add Applicant Zip Code, if applicable.
26. Enter a From and To date in the Application Date fields, if applicable.
27. Toggle on Do not apply "To" filter to 10-pt Vets, if applicable.
28. Click Issue Certificate to issue the certificate or Save List if you would like to review the list at a later time.

Note: The Copy List button will become available after the Save List button is clicked. For instructions, see: Copying a saved list