When a selecting official has one vacancy, who is eligible for selection from the certificate?

The selection process for filling a vacancy allows for both preference eligible and non-preference eligible candidates to be considered when there is one vacancy. This inclusive approach facilitates a broader search for qualified individuals, ensuring that the selecting official has access to a diverse pool of candidates to choose from.

Preference eligible candidates, often veterans or individuals with certain qualifying disabilities, receive a point advantage in the ranking process but this does not exclude non-preference eligible candidates from being selected. The selecting official has the discretion to consider a wide array of skills and experiences to find the best fit for the position.

Thus, having both categories of candidates available on the certificate provides greater flexibility for the selecting official, enabling the selection of the most suitable candidate based on qualifications rather than eligibility status alone.