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How to filter results by position sensitivity and risk

You can filter your search results by the position sensitivity and risk of the job.

  1. Scroll down to Position sensitivity and risk and select to show the options.
  2. Select the type of position sensitivity and risk you're looking for—you can select more than one.
    • Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
    • Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
    • Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
    • Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
    • Moderate Risk (MR)
    • High Risk (HR)
    • NCS/High Risk

Your search results will update automatically as you select each filter.

What does it mean if a job lists a position sensitivity and risk?

Most federal jobs are assigned sensitivity and risk levels, based on their responsibilities and duties.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity has to do with the position's potential impact on the national security of the United States.

A non-sensitive position has no impact on national security.

A non-critical sensisitive position has the potential to cause significant or serious damage to national security.

A critical sensitive position has the potential to cause exceptionally grave damage to national security.

A special sensitive position security has the potential to cause inestimable damage to national security.

Risk

Risk has to do with a position's potential to damage the public's trust in the federal government.

A low-risk position is likely to produce some harm or noticeable damage to the public's trust.

A moderate-risk position is likely to produce a fair amount of harm or serious damage to the public's trust.

A high-risk position is likely to produce a substantial or even inestimable amount of harm or serious damage to the public's trust.

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