Checklist for Planning Accessible Meetings and Events
Checklist for Planning Accessible Meetings and Events
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Tips for Applicants in Using Schedule A
This document outlines some suggestions for applicants with severe disabilities who are interested in employment with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Tips for Interviewing Applicants with Disabilities
As managers well know, the job interview plays a critical role in the hiring process. The interview is an opportunity to identify the individual who possesses the best mix of knowledge, skills and abilities for the position available. Below is information that can assist managers in ensuring...
Four Steps to Filling Vacancies Fast with Qualified Individuals with Disabilities
Schedule A is an Office of Personnel Management, non-competitive hiring authority that gives managers the tools to hire qualified persons with disabilities quickly and easily. No public notice is required. Through some simple coordination with a Human Resource Specialist, managers...
Evaluation of the DOT Disability Resource Center (TecAccess Report)
The U.S. Department of Transportation founded its Disability Resource Center (DRC) to provide and support Reasonable Accommodations (RA) requests for People with Disabilities (PWD). This research study was initiated to support the Departmental Office of Human Resource Management to enhance...
Definition of Disability Terms
Below are a few disability-related definitions that can assist you in your job search.
Schedule A Hiring Authority
Schedule A is a specialized hiring authority that allows Federal hiring officials to appoint qualified people with disabilities non-competitively. In order to appoint a candidate under Schedule A, the hiring office must have an approved position description and the candidate must meet all job...
Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative
The U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), launched a new initiative to help ensure that getting a ride to work, day care, or to a medical appointment is no longer an obstacle for veterans or their families. The Veterans Transportation and Community Living...
Preparing Your Resume
Tips on building your resume and posting to USAJOBS.gov.
Internships
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has several internship opportunities, which are aimed at providing current high school, college, and recent college graduates with meaningful developmental and work experiences in the transportation industry.