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The OCC uses a fully automated process to fill its positions, with the exception of Entry-Level Bank Examiners, Entry-Level Attorneys, and Legal Interns. View OCC vacancy announcements and apply online through USAJOBS.

How to Apply

Step 1: Review the Job Announcement

Before you apply, we suggest you review the entire job announcement. Pay close attention to the Major Duties section and the How You Will Be Evaluated section where you will see the areas upon which your application will be evaluated and a link for previewing online questions.

Step 2: Create or Upload a Resume with USAJOBS

  • Create or upload a resume in USAJOBS. You may wish to customize your resume to ensure it supports your responses to the online questions and addresses the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement.
  • Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes.

Step 3: Apply Online

Click the "Apply Online" button on this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the Department of the Treasury's CareerConnector website to complete the application process. You must complete this on-line application process and submit any applicable required documents, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Step 4: Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application

The first screens in the CareerConnector application system will be brought over from the profile you established in USAJOBS to verify your eligibility. Once you have finished reviewing the 19 core questions, click "Next" to record your selections. As you continue your application, CareerConnector will walk you through a series of questions specific to the vacancy. Please Note: Your application will be saved for your convenience after each page. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finish" button at the bottom of the page to be redirected to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status.

Step 5: Supplemental Documentation

You can submit any required or optional documents (see below) by document upload, fax, or e-mail.

Document Upload: You may upload documents in one of two ways:

  • Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS.  or
  • You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded.

In the Application Review section, verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector and click on "Finish" to submit your application and be returned to USAJOBS.

Fax: Print a fax cover sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number is provided on the cover sheet.

E-mail: E-mail your required documentation to the e-mail address listed in the job announcement. We can accept documents in PDF or Microsoft Word.

Required Documents

Required documents vary depending on the job announcement. Carefully review each job announcement for specific details. Below are some examples of the most commonly required documents.

  • Copy of most recent performance appraisal, if available.
  • All federal employees must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (Standard Form 50) showing tenure group and promotion potential (if any).
  • Applicants claiming veteran's preference or eligibility for Veteran's Readjustment Appointment must submit a copy of their DD-214 or other official documentation from a branch of the armed forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ten-point preference eligible must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form.

Can't Apply Online? If applying online poses extreme hardship, contact the human resources office identified in the job announcement no later than noon Eastern/Mountain Time on the closing date. After this time, requests to apply will not be granted.

What to Expect Next

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging into USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." We also recommend you opt to receive status change e-mails through USAJOBS by logging into "Notification Settings". You will receive final notification via e-mail when this vacancy has been filled.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an e-mail address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.