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Request for Personnel Action to Fill the Job

Hiring Process Analysis Tool

Step 2: Request for Personnel Action (RPA) to Fill the Job

The Request for Personnel Action (RPA) to Fill the Job element is performed by the manager and takes one day to complete. In this time period, the manager creates the RPA (SF-52) to fill the position and obtains approval of the RPA (SF-52).

OPM Steps: 1
OPM Total Days: 2

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