General
Questions and answers
We recommend agencies add a question to their job announcement for permanent non-political competitive service, excepted service, career SES positions, and term appointments in certain Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics-related (“STEM-related”) positions. The question should ask applicants if they have held a political appointment with the federal government in the last five years and if so, to identify the position held, the employing agency/organization, and the dates of the appointment. This information will help agencies determine if a pre-appointment review by OPM is required for proposed selections.