THE SF 171 AND SF 171-A ARE THE BASIC
FORMS TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. THEY COLLECT DETAILED
INFORMATION NEEDED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY, INFLUENCE SELECTION
DECISIONS, AND PROVIDE PERSONAL HISTORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL
PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PRACTICES. PERSONAL HISTORY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH FEDERAL PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.