OAR 582-090-0020
Certification of Disability for Federal Employment

(1)

OVRS will provide certification services for federal job applicants under Schedule A hiring authorities (5 CFR 213.3101), including 5 CFR 213.3102(t) for hiring people with mental retardation, 5 CFR 213.3102(u) for hiring people with severe physical disabilities, and 5 CFR 213.3102(gg) for hiring people with psychiatric disabilities.

(2)

A certification issued by an OVRS counselor for federal job applicants under Schedule A hiring authorities must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and is therefore eligible under a Schedule A appointment authority and that the applicant is able to perform the essential duties of the position. The certification must also describe any needed reasonable accommodation.

(3)

An OVRS counselor may issue a certification for federal job applicants under Schedule A hiring authorities as follows:

(a)

An OVRS counselor may first issue a letter certifying that the individual is disabled and eligible for appointment under a particular Schedule A appointment authority. This type of certification is sufficient for an applicant to be considered for any Schedule A job;

(b)

If the individual with a disability is tentatively selected for the position, the OVRS counselor may issue a second letter, as merited, stating that the counselor has evaluated the job tasks and determined the applicant is able to perform the essential duties of the position. This second letter must also state what reasonable accommodations, if any, are sought.

Source: Rule 582-090-0020 — Certification of Disability for Federal Employment, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=582-090-0020 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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