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TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY IN BLACK INK. NOTE: Illegible statements on  \nthe application form may hinder full consideration of your application. Data on the application form are read by computer. Using care while filling in the form will speed processing of your application. TYPING IS PREFERRED. If you plan to type this application, first fill in the boxes (items \\#10, 11, 12, etc.) with black ink. If you plan to handwrite, print carefully and close letters.  \nBefore completing this application, determine from the appropriate office if applications are being accepted for the position in which you have an interest and, if so, obtain a vacancy announcement from that office. In addition to describing the job, the announcement will help you determine if you have the appropriate qualifications and how to present them, advise whether any additional application documents are needed, and explain how to submit the application and any supplemental documents.  \nYou must submit at least the following parts of this application (refer to the vacancy announcement for complete instructions on what to submit) : one Page 1, one Page 2, one Page 3 and one page 5. On each Page 2, 3 and 4 you submit, enter your Social Security Number and up to the first 18 characters of your last name. You may submit more than one Page 2 depending on the number of experience blocks you need, but only one Page 3.  \nWhen completing date (except item \\# 18- \"Date of Diploma/GED\" and items \\#19 and 20- \"Date of Degree\") , use the following format: MM-DD-YYYY.  \nAnswer all questions fully and correctly. Otherwise, you may delay the review of your application and exclude yourself from consideration for employment. See the vacancy announcement for the fax number and/or mailing instructions and for any required additional submissions and attachments. You must keep a copy of this application with an original signature. At some point in the selection process, you may be asked to submit original copies of your application and attachments. If you plan to make copies of your application, we suggest you leave items \\#9, 24 and 25 blank, so you can use this application for future vacancies. Complete these blank items each time you apply. YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE, IN INK, EACH COPY YOU SUBMIT.  \nSPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS  \nPage 1  \n\\#5 . If applicable, include your apartment number at the end of your street address.  \n\\#6, 7. Include area codes for all phone numbers. Use the following format: 202-555-1234.  \n\\#12 . If you are a male and were born prior to December 31, 1959, you should NOT answer item \\#12 .  \n\\#13 . 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