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Instructions for completing the DDESS Application form.

Read the following instructions carefully before you complete the DDESS Application for Employment. (MS Word 145 KB)

Notes:

TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN DARK INK.
Answer all questions fully and correctly, otherwise you may delay our review of your application and lose job opportunities.
DO NOT ATTACH any materials, such as:

official position descriptions
performance evaluations
letters of recommendation
certificates of training
publications, etc.

unless specifically requested in the announcement. Any attachments that are not requested in the announcement will be removed from your application and will not be returned to you.
Keep a copy of your application for future reference/use.
Supply a complete application package for each announcement you apply to, if applying for more than one position.

Complete the form as follows:
Block 1	Title of position and announcement number as shown on vacancy announcement, and the position category code. (Example: Teacher, AD-1710-00, 07-BEN-25-ESP. The category code "ESP" would designate Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten.)
Block 2	Name, (Last, First, Middle Initial) (DOE, John E.)
Block 3	Social Security Number (999-99-9999)
Block 4	Indicate your birthplace (city and state or country).
Block 5	Enter your email address.
Block 6	Current mailing address (where you can be contacted or notified of the results of your application).
Block 7	List other names used; e.g., maiden name, nickname, etc.
Block 8	Provide home and work telephone numbers.
Block 9	Check appropriate box(es).
Block 10	Indicate if you are claiming Veteran's Preference. You must submit a copy of your DD214 and Veterans Preference Checklist to receive preference. Standard Form-15 must also be provided if claiming 10-point veteran preference.
Block 11	Indicate if you are claiming Military Spouse Preference. To receive preference you must: be the spouse of an active duty military member of the Armed Forces, including a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, be relocating because of permanent change of station orders. Submit the Military Spouse Employment Request form (pdf) with application.
Block 12	Self-explanatory.
Block 13	Check appropriate box(es)
Block 14	Self-explanatory.
Block 15	Indicate highest educational level attained.
Block 16	Self-explanatory.
Block 17	Indicate colleges and universities attended.
Block 18	Write a clear and brief, but complete, description of your work experience as it pertains to the positions you are applying for. Include (month/year) and identify work experience described. We may verify your work experience with your former employers.
Block 19	Self-explanatory.
Block 20 - 32	Read the note preceding blocks 20 - 32 then read each question carefully and provide all information requested, as applicable.
Signature Block	You must sign and date.