Job Overview

Complete the Job Overview page and tell us about the job candidates you would like to find. This information will help us better match you to prospective job seekers. We use standardized occupation descriptions called O*NET codes. The next steps will allow you to pick the best occupation description. You can upload a job description you already created in Microsoft Word in step 3 under Job Description. Complete, at the least, all required fields. When you are finished, select Save and Continue.

To view details about the questions asked, review the table below. Note that each question description describes when the question is visible.

Job Overview
Field Description
Job Details
Job Title (Text) Enter the title of the position in your company’s language. This is the title that displays to job seekers in the Job Search.
Occupation (Type Ahead) Begin typing a keyword related to the job available. A drop-down list displays as you type to help you select the best match. A more specific job title results in better resume matches. You may select a suggestion from the drop-down list or continue typing.
What date do you want this job made public? (Text/Calendar) This field is pre-filled with the current date. Enter the date you want to make the job public or use the calendar to select the date.
  • Keep in mind your job will not be published immediately if your account is not yet approved. Also, jobs display to logged in veterans and covered persons first, so you will not see your posting in the Job Search for 1-2 days.
What is the expiration date of this job? (Text/Calendar) This field defaults to 30 days from the publication date entered (45 days for Maine and Vermont). The expiration date is the date you want the job posting to close. Expired job orders move to your On Hold jobs list and are not visible to job seekers. If you want a different expiration date, enter the new date or use the calendar to select the date. This date cannot be past a certain number of days from the publication date selected in the previous field. This number varies depending on your state.
  • If the job supports H-2A Recruitment Activities, the expiration date can be up to 365 days from the publication date.
How many positions are available? (Digits/Arrows) Enter the number of positions you have available for this job.
  • Contact your local American Job Center if the number of positions for this posting exceeds 99. If the positions are supporting H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B Recruitment Activities, there is no limit to the number of positions.
Does this job offer opportunities for remote work? (Radio) Select Yes or No. If Yes, please provide additional information in the job description, such as whether the remote work accommodations are partial (e.g., 3 days/week from home, 2 days/week in an office location), permanent, or temporary.
Is travel required for the job? (Radio) Select Yes or No. Select Yes if you anticipate that the position will entail traveling.
Is driving an essential function of this job? (Option Button) Select Yes or No. If driving is a necessary part of work responsibilities, select Yes.
  • If you selected Yes, the Driver's License page will display with a drop-down list of options. These options are listed below.
    • Commercial Class A: Any combination of vehicles over 26,001 pounds, provided the vehicle being towed is over 10,000 pounds (tractor trailers)
    • Commercial Class B: Any single vehicle over 26,001 pounds, towing a vehicle under 10,000 pounds (auto transport, furniture delivery, local truck driver, bus driver)
    • Commercial Class C: Any vehicle or combination of vehicles that doesn’t meet Class A or B, but either transports 16+ passengers or is placarded for hazardous materials
    • Non-Commercial Driver’s License: Standard, state-issued driver’s license
    • Class G: If you are at least 16, but less than 18, years of age you are issued a graduated driver license that is valid to operate any vehicle that does not require a motorcycle or commercial driver license.
  • If you select Commercial Class A, B, or C, select any driver’s license endorsements or restrictions that apply. License endorsements give additional rights or privileges to someone. They include authorizing someone to carry hazardous material or extra cargo. License restrictions are rules that prevent applicants from being considered.
Can this job be accessed by public transportation? (Option Button) Select Yes or No if this job is easy to get to by a mode of public transportation, such as a bus or train line.
Experience and Education
How many years of experience are required for this job? (Digits/Arrows) Enter the number of years and/or months of necessary experience for the position. Leave blank if no experience is required.
What education level is required for this position? (Drop-Down) Select the required education level for the position.
Is this position an Internship/Externship? (Radio) Select Yes or No. Select Yes if the position qualifies as an on-the-job training program for high school, college, or a professional organization.
Work Schedule
Shift(s) (Check box) Select the shifts that apply to the position.
Describe any other shift schedules for this job. (Text) If other shift schedules are available, describe them here.
Is this job part time or full time? (Radio) Select whether the job is Full Time, Part Time, Full or Part Time, or refer the job seeker to details by selecting See Job Description.
Is this job temporary or permanent? (Radio) Select if the job is Permanent, Temporary, or Either. You can also refer the job seeker to details by selecting See Job Description.
Average hours per week (Digits/Arrows) Enter how many hours will be offered per week; a range is not accepted.
Is overtime available for this job? (Radio) Select whether overtime is Not Available, Available, or Mandatory.
Recruitment
Is this job an Affirmative Action job? (Radio) Select Yes or No. Select Yes if you will favor applicants of a disadvantaged group over other applicants.
Is this a green job? (Radio) Select Yes or No. Select Yes if the job is in a green industry. Green industries include energy efficiency and renewable energy. Other occupations related to renewable energy infrastructure, energy-efficient home retrofitting, biofuel development, and advanced drive train or vehicle development and manufacturing qualify as green jobs as well.
Is this job supporting H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B Recruitment Activities? (Radio) Select if the job does not target foreign nationals, or if you use H-1B Recruitment, H-2A Recruitment, or H-2B Recruitment. This identifies your company as one that seeks to hire foreign nationals as workers in specialty occupations or as fashion models of distinguished merit and ability.
Select the clearance level of this job posting (Check box) Select the clearance level of the job (Local, Intrastate, or Interstate). If H-1B or No is selected in the previous question, you may also select N/A for this question.
Date of clearance level change (Text/Calendar) Enter the date the clearance level was changed in the text box or use the calendar to select the date. You may also click Today to automatically enter today's date.
Attach any supporting forms, such as an approved USDOL 790 (Illinois: Attach the USDOL Clearance Order and Notice of Acceptance) If H-2A Recruitment or H-2B Recruitment is selected, click Choose Files and select a supporting form you want to attach. Multiple forms can be attached.
Is there a formal program for training new employees? (Radio) Select Yes or No. 
Are you a Registered Apprenticeship sponsor? (Radio) Select Yes or No. A Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor must be approved and registered with your State Apprenticeship Agency in conjunction with the USDOL's Office of Apprenticeship.
Please enter the Apprenticeship Registration Number (Digits/Arrows) If you answered Yes to the question on Registered Apprenticeships, enter your registration number here.

 

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