§ 330.606 Minimum criteria for agency definition of “well-qualified”

5 CFR 330.606(a)(a) At a minimum, the agency must define “well-qualified” as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy. The agency definition may or may not equate to the highly or best qualified assessment criteria established for the vacancy; however, the agency definition of “well-qualified” must satisfy the criteria in paragraph (b) of this section.

5 CFR 330.606(b)(b) Under an agency's definition of “well-qualified,” the agency must be able to determine whether a CTAP eligible:

5 CFR 330.606(b)(1)(1) Meets the basic eligibility requirements (including employment suitability requirements under part 731 of this chapter and any medical qualifications requirements), qualification standards (including minimum educational and experience requirements), and any applicable selective factors;

5 CFR 330.606(b)(2)(2) Is physically qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential duties of the position;

5 CFR 330.606(b)(3)(3) Meets any special qualifying conditions of the position;

5 CFR 330.606(b)(4)(4) Is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and

5 CFR 330.606(b)(5)(5) At agency discretion, either:

5 CFR 330.606(b)(5)(i)(i) Rates at or above specified level(s) on all quality ranking factors; or

5 CFR 330.606(b)(5)(ii)(ii) Rates above minimally qualified in the agency's rating and ranking process.