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...

Selective Placement Program Contacts

DOT Agency contact information for Selective Placement programs.

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...

DOT Special Hiring Authorities

Hiring veterans is a win/win situation. Today's veteran brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the job. The US Military provides service men and women with top notch training and robust practical work experience in areas of critical importance to DOT such as information technology,...

Preparing Your Resume

Tips on building your resume and posting to USAJOBS.gov.

Contacts for Veteran Opportunities

Tammy M. Jones Email: tammy.jones1@dot.gov Phone: (202) 366-1779

Loren Kargbo Email: Loren.Kargbo@dot.gov Phone: (202) 366-2159

DOT Veteran Operational Plan

The Department of Transportation views service men and women as an exceptional talent pool with skills uniquely suited for many of our mission critical occupations. We intend to make DOT an employer of choice by assisting them in applying their skills to civilian jobs. This Plan sets forth our...

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.

Contacts for Student Opportunities

Contact information for student-focused programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation.