§ 330.213 Selection from an RPL

5 CFR 330.213(a)(a) Methods. An agency must adopt one of the selection methods in paragraphs (b), (c), or (d) of this section for a single RPL. The agency may adopt the same method for each RPL it establishes or may vary the method by location, but it must adopt a written policy for each RPL it establishes and maintains. While an agency may not vary the method used for an individual vacancy, it may at any time change the selection method for all positions covered by a single RPL.

5 CFR 330.213(b)(b) Retention standing order. For each vacancy to be filled, the agency places qualified RPL placement priority candidates in order of retention standing in accordance with part 351 of this chapter. In making a selection, an agency may not pass over a candidate with a higher retention standing to select a candidate with lower retention standing.

5 CFR 330.213(c)(c) Numerical scoring.

5 CFR 330.213(c)(1)(1) For each vacancy to be filled, the agency rates RPL placement priority candidates according to their job-related skills, abilities, knowledge, and competencies, as measured by an assessment that does not principally rely on a self-assessment from an automated examination. The assessment must be based on a job analysis, and the agency must rate and rank RPL placement priority candidates in a fair and consistent manner. The agency assigns the candidates a numerical score of at least 70 on a scale of 100, based on the evaluation criteria developed under this paragraph. The agency must grant 5 additional points to veterans' preference eligibles under 5 U.S.C. 2108(3)(A) and (B), and 10 additional points to veterans' preference eligibles under 5 U.S.C. 2108(3)(C) through (G).

5 CFR 330.213(c)(2)(2) RPL placement priority candidates with an eligible numerical score are ranked in the following order:

5 CFR 330.213(c)(2)(i)(i) Veterans' preference eligibles having a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more in the order of their augmented ratings, unless the position to be filled is a professional or scientific position at or above the GS-9 level, or equivalent; and

5 CFR 330.213(c)(2)(ii)(ii) All other candidates in the order of their augmented ratings. At each score, candidates entitled to 10-point veterans' preference will be entered ahead of all other candidates, and those entitled to 5-point veterans' preference will be entered ahead of those candidates not entitled to veterans' preference.

5 CFR 330.213(c)(3)(3) The agency must make its selection from among the highest three candidates available and may not pass over a veterans' preference eligible to select a nonpreference eligible.

5 CFR 330.213(d)(d) Alternative rating and selection.

5 CFR 330.213(d)(1)(1) For each vacancy to be filled, the agency may use alternative rating and selection procedures (also called category rating) as described in 5 U.S.C. 3319 and part 337 of this chapter. The agency assesses RPL placement priority candidates against job-related evaluation criteria and then places them into two or more pre-defined quality categories.

5 CFR 330.213(d)(2)(2) To use this method, the agency must:

5 CFR 330.213(d)(2)(i)(i) Establish a system for evaluating RPL placement priority candidates that provides for two or more quality categories;

5 CFR 330.213(d)(2)(ii)(ii) Define each quality category through job analysis conducted in accordance with part 300 of this chapter. Each quality category must have a clear definition that distinguishes it from other quality categories; and

5 CFR 330.213(d)(2)(iii)(iii) Place candidates into the appropriate quality categories based upon their job-related competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

5 CFR 330.213(d)(3)(3) Veterans' preference must be applied as prescribed in 5 U.S.C. 3319(b) and (c)(2). Veterans' preference points as prescribed in paragraph (c)(1) of this section are not applied under this method.

5 CFR 330.213(d)(4)(4) The agency must make its selection from the highest quality category in accordance with its category rating policy established under part 337 of this chapter.

5 CFR 330.213(e)(e) Application-based procedure.

5 CFR 330.213(e)(1)(1) An agency may adopt an application-based procedure which allows RPL registrants to apply directly for RPL placement priority under an advertised vacancy announcement. Before using this procedure, the agency must establish policies and procedures for:

5 CFR 330.213(e)(1)(i)(i) Informing RPL registrants of available vacancies;

5 CFR 330.213(e)(1)(ii)(ii) Informing RPL registrants of acceptable application formats, including how to permanently change initial registration information and how to apply changes only to the specific vacancy announcement for which the application is made;

5 CFR 330.213(e)(1)(iii)(iii) Determining the method under which the RPL registrant will be rated and ranked (paragraph (b), (c), or (d) of this section); and

5 CFR 330.213(e)(1)(iv)(iv) Informing each RPL registrant who applies under this method whether he or she was determined to be an RPL placement priority candidate and the outcome of the selection process, if the candidate was referred for selection.

5 CFR 330.213(e)(2)(2) RPL registrants may not be removed from the RPL for failure to apply for a vacancy under this paragraph. Registration continues until it expires or the registrant is removed from the RPL under § 330.209.