Public Lands Corps (PLC)!
Noncompetitive Hiring Authority!
History!
1. Provide flexibility and
opportunities for federal
agencies to hire current and
former members of the PLC!
2. Meet the employment needs
of the federal agencies and
members of the PLC!
A brief introduction to PLC!
Two main goals:
The PLC is authorized by the Public Lands Corps (PLC) Act of 1993 as
amended by the Public Lands Corps Healthy Forests Restoration Act of
2005 and expanded by the Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2013!
Eligibility!
•
Qualifying interns who serve a
minimum of 640 hours; at
minimum 120 of those must be
from PLC-specific partnership
•
Interns must meet standard
requirements of completing at
least 640 hours and utilize their
certificate before the age of 31.
•
Recieve PLC Certificate from ACE
and utilize before cert expires.
Who is eligible for PLC noncompetitive hiring authority?!
Requirements:
PLC Certificate!
1) Hours Verification Form - Must be signed by you and
sent back to ACE/Agency for final authorization!
2) PLC ACE Letter of Eligibility - An optional support
document for the certificate
3) Certificate - ACE/Agency will provide once
paperwork is complete!
How do I receive my PLC Documents?!
Required Forms:
Hours Verification Form!
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What does this mean for me?!
• PLC Noncompetitive Hiring
Authority allows competition for
merit positions with the same
status of a federal employee
•
Once activated (the day the
certificate is signed) the cert is
authorized for two years, or until
you turn 31.
•
You must be hired (paperwork
completed) within the two year
mark and/or before turning 31.
How to use your PLC Noncompetitive Hiring Authority!
Two Years:
Make Contacts!
“Time is of the Essence”!
How to most effectively use your PLC Status:
•
Contact potential offices
early and become known
• Let staff/HR know about
the upcoming PLC Status
• Follow up once you submit
your application through
USAJobs
• Stay in Contact
How to Apply Using PLC!
• Create an Account on USAJobs$
• If you already have an account,
make sure all of your Profile
information is up to date
USAJobs Overview!
Process:
How to Apply Using PLC!
• Under the Eligibility Tab, make sure to select “I am not and have
never have been a federal civilian employee” (unless you have
been…)!
USAJobs Overview!
How to Apply Using PLC!
• At the bottom of the
Documents Tab, click
“Upload or build resume”
• Build a specific resume
for the job you want to
apply for
• You may also upload a
Resume, though building
one through USAJobs
ensures all proper
information is submitted
USAJobs Overview!
How to Apply Using PLC!
• You will upload other documents under the
Other Documents Tab
• PLC Certificate of Eligibility
• PLC Eligibility Letter
• Copies of transcripts (if required)
• Cover Letter (always a good idea, but not the
focus of USAJobs applications)
USAJobs Overview!
How to Apply Using PLC!
• Under the Who May Apply, select
“Federal Employees”
• This will only show merit positions
• You must read the “Who may apply”
section. You may apply to any
position that states “individuals
eligible under a special or
noncompetitive appointing authority”
• You can refine your search using other
filter tabs
Seach for Jobs:
USAJobs Overview!
How to Apply Using PLC!
• Read the entire listing
• Tailor your resume to
match keywords in the
listing and position
requirements/questions
• Check required
application materials
before submitting your
application
• Check open listing dates-
many merit positions are
open for one week only
USAJobs Overview!
How to Apply Using PLC!
• When you have all of your
materials together, Apply!
• Once you finish the
USAJobs portion of the
application, you will be
directed to the agency
application
Apply:
USAJobs Overview!
How to Apply Using PLC!
• IMPORTANT: Select “Yes” on Special Hiring Authority
Question- this will vary depending on agency
USAJobs Overview!
Agency Job Questions Group:
How to Apply Using PLC!
• Answer questions to the best of your
ability, but don’t sell yourself short!
USAJobs Overview!
Agency Job Questions Group:
How to Apply Using PLC!
• Check in with the direct supervisor!
Follow up:
USAJobs Overview!
What Comes Next?!
• Arrange your resume to
highlight the job questions
group!
• If your application has
enough matching keywords
and high qualifying answers
to the job questions group, it
is forwarded to HR
Federal Hiring Process:
Application Steps!
What Comes Next?!
• HR will review your application to make sure you are eligible
and qualified
• You will be placed into a quality category of Minimum
Qualified or Highest Qualified
• Highest Qualified applicants are forwarded to the designated
hiring official
• If you have made the Highest Qualified List, your application
status will be changed to referred
Application Steps!
Federal Hiring Process:
Reference: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/process/!
Questions?!
Contacts!
• For questions about USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/
• For questions regarding PLC: Contact your ACE Program Manager
Need help?!
