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Background Investigation Process
Updated
04/22/2009
The background investigation process is changing slightly and I wanted to
keep you abreast of what is needed. The major difference in the process is that
the SF85 form that has been completed by the employee and sent to HR with the
other forms is now being done online in the e-QIP system. This process is being
changed by NHQ because OPM no longer accepts the hard copy of the SF85 and going
forward must be done online in the e-QIP system. Below is a list of what is
needed from the supervisor and employee and sent to the attention of Human
Resources Assistant Jean Howard at the Maryland State Office in Annapolis for a
complete package.
FORMS/ITEMS NEEDED FROM SUPERVISOR/EMPLOYEE:
- $121.00 check for background investigation (Non-Federal employees only),
(rate effective as of 10/01/2008);
- Completed and scored/passed Computer Privacy & Security Awareness Test
(computer access will NOT be granted until this passed test is provided);
- IRM-02 form signed & dated by employee & their supervisor, office
manager, or contracting representative;
- IRM-03 form completed & signed by the District Conservationist;
- OF-306 completed & signed by employee;
- OF-612 completed & signed by employee;
- 2 SF-87 (fingerprint cards);
- Hardcopy of SF85 (printed by employee in e-QIP);
- Hardcopy of signature & certification pages in e-QIP (printed by
employee in e-QIP).
The $121.00 check, Completed/Passed Computer Privacy & Security Awareness
Test, IRM-02 form, IRM-03 form, form OF-306, form OF-612, and 2 SF-87
(fingerprint cards) can be sent together to Jean Howard. After she receives
these items, she will fill out an e-QIP invite form and provide it to NRCS NHQ.
Soon thereafter, the employee will get an email from NRCS NHQ inviting them to
do the SF85 online in e-QIP. The employee should complete it online and print
out a hard copy of the SF85 and signature & certification pages in e-QIP and
send those hard copies to Jean at the MD State Office. Those last items will be
put with the other forms needed and she will send the employee's entire complete
package to HQ for processing. This is a very basic summary of what is needed. If
you need any of the forms or have questions regarding background investigations
please contact Jean Howard at 443-482-2932 or Jean.Howard@md.usda.gov. Thank you
for your cooperation.
Contact
Jean Howard
Human Resources Assistant
Phone: 443-482-2932
Email: jean.howard@md.usda.gov
Malcolm Reeves
State Administrative Officer
Phone: 443.482.2926
Email: malcolm.reeves@md.usda.gov | | |
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