The computer-readable and online form
will be used by applicants for certain excepted service jobs at the
Department of State, such as Student Programs and Foreign Service
jobs. These programs generate approximately 16,000 applications per
year. Data is necessary to determine qualifications, and make
selections, in accordance with Federal policies. The online version
will be filled out and submitted through
careers.state.gov.
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.