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The document is a Standard Form 59, revised in January 1979, used by the Office of Personnel Management to request approval for noncompetitive personnel actions such as transfers, reinstatements, and appointments. It outlines the necessary information required for submission, including employee details, type of action requested, and supporting documentation. The form also includes instructions for submission and indicates the need for agency review and OPM action.

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What is SF 59?

Title: Request for Approval of Noncompetitive Action. Form #: SF59.

What is an SF-50 used for?

The SF-50 is the Notification of Personnel Action. It contains certain employment information useful to the applicant or if applying for another federal job.

What is an example of an excepted service appointment?

There are a number of ways to be appointed into the excepted service such as appointed under an authority defined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as excepted (e.g., Veterans Recruitment Appointment) or being appointed to a position defined by OPM as excepted (e.g., Attorneys).

What is a SF 59 form?

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF NONCOMPETITIVE ACTION. STANDARD FORM 59.

How do I get my SF-50?

If you recently left your federal job, contact your former agency personnel office. If its been more than 30 days since you left, you need to contact the Federal Records Center, .