IT'S ABOUT LIFE

"Across this country, millions of people with disabilities are working or want to work, and they should have access to the support and services they need to succeed. That's why I've asked the responsible agencies to develop new plans and policies to help increase employment across America for people with disabilities."

President Barack Obama

In October 2009, President Barack Obama announced a groundbreaking initiative to increase the employment of people with disabilities in the Federal Workforce. One of the steps in the initiative is a hiring event for individuals with disabilities. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) met this challenge by hosting its very first Hiring Event for People with Disabilities in August of 2010. Based on the success of this Event, for both applicants and the NIH Community, we will be sponsoring another INVITATION-ONLY Event in early June.

Eligibility Requirements:

Using the Schedule A appointing authority, found at 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), qualified candidates who meet the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) guidelines can be hired non-competitively to an appointment in the excepted service. After successfully completing 2 years, you may be converted to the competitive service.

Do you have a permanent, severe physical, psychiatric, or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities? Disabilities may include deafness, blindness, mental retardation, partial or total paralysis, psychiatric disorders, or muscular or neurological disorders.
Are you certified by a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any Federal Agency, State Agency, or Agency of the District of Columbia or U.S. Territory that issues or provides disability benefits? You must submit this documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Do you meet the qualification requirements for the position?

If so, you may meet the requirements to qualify under the Schedule A appointment authority and we encourage you to submit your resume for consideration to our upcoming Hiring Event!

How to Participate:

A list of occupations for which we are hiring at this Event is included below. Although not all inclusive, this list includes the majority of our targeted hiring efforts:

In order to receive consideration, you must submit your resume online and provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility. Documentation supporting your disability (e.g., proof of disability and job readiness certification letters) and/or veteran's status (e.g., VA letter and DD-214) must be provided with your resume. Disabled veterans with less than a 30% rating or with non-service connected disabilities are encouraged to submit their resumes, along with proof of disability and job readiness. If you need assistance submitting your resume or have any questions regarding this Event, including the type of documentation required, please forward your inquiry to: disabilitieshiring@mail.nih.gov.

Please review the "Related Information" section which has helpful resources regarding the Schedule A appointment, eligibility requirements, reasonable accommodation, and sample supporting documentation. In the meantime, it's never too early to start updating your resume.

Once You Submit Your Application:

You will receive notification that your resume has been received. Resumes submitted through this notice will be actively screened and applicants whose background, experience, and skill set meet the requirements of the targeted positions for which we will be hiring will be contacted during the month of May to schedule an interview.