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[quote=Anonymous]I work for FDA and went through same process about a year ago. I assume position is for public trust investigation which is what FDA usable uses.

Yes, your fingerprints need to be completed before you get the final offer. They run them against fbi database so whoever said don't get fingerprinted was wrong as HR won't give you your final offer without your fingerprints since they can't run you through FBI database. Your public trust doesn't have to be complete before you start work. It can take up to 6 months after you start before they call you for your interview and I did my interview at my office at FDA.

As for the scantron forms that OPM sends out, there is inconsistency from person to person. I even asked multiple investigators and they seemed to not know and said they don't always know timing but in general, sometimes the forms are sent out very quickly, other times it'll be months after you give the names. They sent the forms to my previous employers to the names I listed on my e-Qip.  So if whomever you listed as POC for your current job, that's who it will be addressed to.  Interestingly, they never sent any forms to my personal references or references for places I've lived, only to places I worked.

I understand that you don't want to tell your company until you have a final offer but unless you have something bad coming up on your FBI check, tentative offer will become final. Make sure you've discussed salary as I know a few prospective ppl were surprised by Salary on final letter (first time being discussed). At some point, you'll have to tell your current boss and employment and would recommend now as you're far enough long in process. Wouldn't it be even more awkward if they receive an opm form about you with no heads up? [/quote]

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