Outstanding ScholarsWhat is the Outstanding Scholar Program? The Outstanding Scholar Program is a special hiring authority established to be used as a supplement to competitive examining for some entry-level positions. The Outstanding Scholar Program is authorized under the terms of a consent decree (Luevano vs.Lachance) and can only be used for the specific series and job titles listed in this information sheet. This special hiring authority is restricted to grade levels GS-5 and GS-7. Positions in the following occupational fields are not covered by the Outstanding Scholar Program: Accounting and Auditing; Engineering; Physical Sciences; Biological Sciences; and Mathematics. Requirements For the Outstanding Scholar Program Applicants must be college graduates and have maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate course work, or have graduated in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class or major university subdivision, such as the School of Business Administration. For this program, the GPA is rounded to one decimal place. For example, a GPA of 3.45 rounds up to the required 3.5, while a 3.44 rounds down to the 3.4 GPA. A college degree in any major is qualifying for most of the career fields covered by the Outstanding Scholar Program. However, position titles followed by an asterisk (*) in this information sheet do require specific courses in subjects related to the job. Applicants who wish to apply for the Outstanding Scholar Program may apply nine months before completing all the requirements of the Program, including GPA or class standing. However, the applicants must produce appropriate documentation (e.g., a copy of their college transcript) at the time of appointment. How to Apply as an Outstanding Scholar Outstanding Scholar opportunities are advertised on USAJOBS. USAJOBS provides worldwide job vacancy information, employment information fact sheets, job applications and forms, and has on-line resume development and electronic transmission capabilities. In many instances, job seekers can apply for positions on-line. USAJOBS is updated every business day from a database of more than 7,500 worldwide job opportunities. USAJOBS is available to job seekers in a variety of formats, ensuring access for customers with differing physical and technological capabilities. It is convenient, user friendly, accessible through the computer or telephone and available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. USAJOBS consists of: Internet - The official world wide web site for jobs and employment information, may be accessed at http://www.USAJOBS.opm.gov. On the web site, job seekers can access worldwide current job vacancies, employment information fact sheets, applications and forms, and in some instances, apply for jobs online. Complete job announcements can be retrieved from the web site. The USAJOBS web site also has an Online Resume Builder feature. Using the resume builder, job seekers can create online resumes specifically designed for applying for Federal jobs. Resumes created on the USAJOBS resume builder can be printed from the system for faxing or mailing to employers; and saved and edited for future use. For many of the vacancies listed on the site, job seekers can submit resumes created through USAJOBS directly to hiring agencies through an electronic submission process. Outstanding Scholars Touch Screen Computer Kiosk - A kiosk network of self-service information providers located in OPM offices and many Federal buildings nationwide. At the touch of a finger, job seekers can access worldwide current job vacancies, employment information fact sheets, and applications and forms. Complete job announcements can be retrieved from the kiosk. Electronic Bulletin Board - An electronic bulletin board which can be reached via modem at (912) 757-3100 or Telnet fjob.opm.gov. Through the board, job seekers can access worldwide current job vacancies, employment information fact sheets, applications and forms, and in some instances, apply for jobs online. Complete job announcements can be retrieved from the board. Automated Telephone System - An interactive voice response telephone system which can be reached at (912) 757-3000 or TDD (912) 744-2299 or at 17 OPM Service Centers located throughout the country (local numbers listed in the blue pages). By telephone, job seekers can access worldwide current job vacancies, employment information fact sheets, and applications and forms, and in some instances, apply for jobs by phone. CAREER FIELDS FOR THE OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR PROGRAM
POSITION TITLES SERIES
Administrative Officer 0341
Agricultural Marketing 1146
Agricultural Market Reporting 1147
Agricultural Program Specialist 1145
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Inspection 1854
Anthropology, General * 0190
Archeology * 0193
Archives Specialist 1421
Archivist * 1420
Arts and Information, General 1001
Appraising 1171
Bond Sales Promotion 0011
Budget Analysis 0570
Building Management 1176
Business and Industry, General 1101
Community Planning * 0020
Computer Specialist Trainee 0334
Contact Representative 0962
Contracting Series * 1102
Contractor Industrial Relations 0246
Claims Examining, General 0990
Customs Inspection 1890
Distribution Facilities and Storage Management 2030
Economics * 0110
Education and Training, General * 1701
Educational Program * 1720
Employee Development 0235
Employee Relations 0230
Environmental Protection 0028
Federal Retirement Benefits 0270
Financial Administration and Programs 0501
Financial Analysis 1160
Financial Institution Examining 0570
Foreign Affairs * 0130
Game Law Enforcement 1812
Geography * 0150
Health Insurance Administration 0170
Highway Safety 2125
History * 0170
Hospital Housekeeping Management 0673
Housing Management Specialist 1173
Immigration Inspection 1816
Import Specialist 1889
Industrial Property Management 1103
Industrial Specialist 1150
Inspection, Investigation, and Compliance, 1801
General
[Restricted to following positions and agencies:
Civil Aviation Security Specialist (FAA only)
Center Adjudication Officer (INS only)
District Adjudication Officer (INS only)]
Insurance Examining 1163
Intelligence 0132
Internal Revenue Officer 1169
International Relations * 0131
Inventory Management 2010
Investigator, Criminal 1811
Investigator, General 1810
Labor Relations 0233
Labor Management Relations Examining 0244
Land Law Examining 0965
Logistics Management 0346
Loan Specialist 1165
Manpower Development 0142
Manpower Research and Analysis * 0140
Military Personnel Management 0205
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 0301
Museum Management (Curator) * 1015
Occupational Analysis 0222
Outdoor Recreation Planning 0023
Packaging 2032
Paralegal Specialist 0950
Park Ranger 0025
Passport and Visa Examining 0967
Pension Law Specialist 0958
Personnel Management 0201
Personnel Staffing 0212
Position Classification 0221
Printing Management Specialist * 1654
Program Management and Program Analysis 0343
Property Disposal 1104
Psychology * 0180
Public Affairs 1035
Public Health Quarantine Inspection 1864
Public Health Program Specialist 0685
Public Utilities Specialist 1130
Quality Assurance Specialist 1910
Railroad Retirement Claims Examining 0993
Realty 1170
Safety and Occupational Health Management 0018
Salary and Wage Administration 0223
Securities Compliance Examining 1831
Security Administration 0080
Social Insurance Administration 0105
Social Science * 0101
Social Services 0187
Sociology * 0184
Supply, General 2001
Supply Cataloging 2050
Supply Program Management 2003
Tax Law Examining 0987
Tax Technician 0526
Technical Writing and Editing 1083
Technical Information Services 1412
Telecommunications 0391
Trade Specialist 1140
Traffic Management 2130
Transportation Operations 2150
Transportation Specialist 2101
Transportation Industry Analysis 2110
Unemployment Insurance 0106
Unemployment Compensation Claims Examining 0994
Veterans Claims Examining 0996
Vocational Rehabilitation 1715
Wage and Hour Compliance 0249
Workers Compensation Claims Examining 0991
Writing and Editing 1082
* Position requires specific courses
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