Information in this section is intended for administrators managing employees working at the Atlanta VA Medical Center (regardless of salary source). AREF administrators should also refer to the AREF Administrators section.

In an effort to expedite the process for hiring VA staff into Research Service, the approved guidelines for hiring Temporary, Schedule B Term, or Term employees are outlined in detail within the document below. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Tony Laracuente, 404.728.7643.

  Personnel Hiring Procedures

Every employee, except employees with federal appointments, working on a VA-approved research projects must receive a WOC (without compensation) appointment.

1. WOC appointments are initiated in the research administrative offices by the PI.
2. Please contact Meron Fantahun to initiate all WOC appointments.
3. After the appointment is initiated the employee will be registered for a WOC orientation.
4. All WOCs are required to be processed in accordance with OPM and federal regulations. This process includes federal security clearance.