Increasing Federal Employment of People with Disabilities OPM Shared List of Applicants with Disabilities

1. Increasing Federal Employment of People with Disabilities OPM Shared List of Applicants with Disabilities January 20, 2011

2. Bender Consulting Background • National leader in recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities for professional positions in the public and private sectors • Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with a national network • CEO / President, Joyce Bender – chair, national Epilepsy Foundation; secretary, American Association of People with Disabilities • Federal government experience – NSA; FAA; NAVSUP; NAVAIR • Private sector experience – Highmark, Bayer Corporation, CSC, WellPoint and others January 20, 2011

3. OPM Shared List Process • Current Process – today’s discussion • Distribution of spreadsheet and Microsoft Word documents • Requesting resumes of applicants of interest • Upcoming Process – OMB Max Federal Community • Direct access to applicant information • Easier to search for applicants based on geography, job occupation, academic background January 20, 2011

4. OPM Shared List Process • OPM has contracted with Bender Consulting to populate a shared list of applicants with disabilities, who are Schedule A eligible and have an interest in working for federal agencies. • Bender Consulting recruits, screens and directs a minimum of 50 qualified candidates with disabilities, on a monthly basis. • On the 15th and last day of the month, Bender Consulting distributes a spreadsheet listing the active candidates and a skills profile to agency representatives. • Agency representatives may be added to the distribution list by contacting Bender Consulting. January 20, 2011

5. OPM Shared List Process • Agency representatives review the shared list, including the spreadsheet and skills profile, and request resumes of candidates from Bender Consulting. • Agency representatives schedule interviews directly with the candidates and provide any necessary accommodations for the interview process. • Agency representatives provide feedback to Bender Consulting regarding candidates interviewed and hired. January 20, 2011

6. OPM Shared List Process Types of backgrounds include: January 20, 2011

7. Bender Recruitment Process • Academic background • Key skills and experience • Geographic area • Background check “musts” Determine position requirements Recruit candidates with disabilities • Complete work history • Project accomplishments • Skills inventory Require completion of extensive application Interview candidates Check references NOTE: Bender stays in contact with candidates who are included in the register to maintain a current status. Qualified candidates with disabilities January 20, 2011

8. Bender Recruitment Process Disability Matters radio show Colleges and universities Vocational rehabilitation Bender website Bender candidate pool Disability services organizations Direct recruitment Bender Lead On Team Employee and ambassador referrals Social media Speaking engagements January 20, 2011

9. Candidate Screening • Education • QPA • Degree • Experience • Position requirements match • Position preferences • Geographic preferences • Attitude • Flexibility • Responsiveness • Desire to do the job Skills Screening Factors “Fit” Screening Factors January 20, 2011

10. July 26, 2010 January 20, 2011

11. Discussion/Questions January 20, 2011

12. Contact Information January 20, 2011