The computer-readable form will be
used by applicants for certain excepted service jobs at the
Department of State, such as the Intern Program and Foreign Service
jobs and possibly for CS jobs in the future. These programs
generate approximately 20,000 applications per year. Data, which
are automatically extracted from the form, are necessary to
determine qualifications and selections 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.