The document is a continuation sheet, Standard Form 171-A, for a federal employment application (SF 171), titled "Continuation Sheet for SF 171." It is designed to collect additional work experience details from applicants. Key sections include fields for the immediate supervisor's name and phone, employer's organization and address, exact job title, and federal employment specifics like series, grade, or rank. Applicants must describe their duties, responsibilities, accomplishments, and any supervisory roles, including the percentage of time spent on different tasks. It also requires dates of employment, average hours per week, number of employees supervised, reason for leaving, and salary information (starting and ending). The form includes spaces for agency use (skill codes) and administrative details such as the applicant's name, Social Security Number, job title/announcement number, and date completed. It emphasizes that the Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and instructs applicants to attach all SF 171-A's to their application. The document facilitates the comprehensive evaluation of an applicant's work history for federal positions.
The Standard Form 171 (SF 171) is an application for federal employment, detailing personal, availability, military service, veteran preference, work experience, education, special skills, and background information. Applicants must provide their Social Security Number, contact information, and desired job title. The form requires details on federal employment history, lowest acceptable pay, and geographic work preferences. Military service information, including discharge type and veteran preference claims (5-point or 10-point), is mandatory. A significant portion of the form focuses on a 10-year work history, requiring descriptions of duties, salaries, and supervisor contacts, with an option to include volunteer and military experience. Educational background, including high school, college, and specialized training, must be provided. The form also asks about job-related licenses, special skills, language proficiencies, and references. Background questions cover citizenship, past convictions, federal debt, and employment termination, requiring detailed explanations for