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Fair Chance to Compete Act – Frequently Asked Questions

1. When may a hiring agency request criminal history information during the hiring process?

Unless otherwise required by law, an agency employee may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose...

The Fair Chance to Compete Act

On December 20, 2019, the president signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (“Fair Chance Act” or “the Act”).  The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies and Federal contractors acting on their behalf from...

Mission Support Interns

DOT IT and Cybersecurity Job Opportunities

The OCIO has many job opportunities available. Our goal is to attract and retain a group of talented employees to support our mission. Job opportunities are available in all of the OCIO program offices. 

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DOT Recruitment Events

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Job Seeker Information

Applications to any DOT position all need to be submitted through USAJOBS. If you are new to USAJOBS, or if it's been a while, here are some tips for using the USAJOBS site effectively.

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Special Hiring Authorities

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is at the forefront of our hiring efforts. Special Appointing Authorities like Schedule A allow us to hire individuals with disabilities quickly and meet our goal of being a model employer of a diverse workforce. Additionally, Veterans hiring authorities help us to strengthen our workforce by employing former members of the U.S. Military.

DOT Careers in Demand

The mission of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is to ensure America has the safest, most efficient transportation system in the world, which boosts our economic productivity and global competitiveness and enhances the quality of life in communities both rural and urban.