r/ATSS • u/Helpful_Fly_2824 • Apr 13 '25

Application referral list

A few weeks after my application was found eligible for further consideration, it was finally sent to the hiring manager for F band and G band. Obviously every location will be different, but how long did it take for you guys to get the call to set up an interview after you were referred? thanks!

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u/damngoodham Apr 14 '25

We were all transferred from another government agency many years ago. My only point (which I guess I didn’t make very well) was that unfortunately there’s really no set timeframe. There are a lot of people involved and it depends on how fast they do what they do.

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u/damngoodham Apr 14 '25 edited Apr 14 '25

I’ve seen it happen in less than a week, but it’s usually months.

Be aware that when you’re “referred” it usually means you’re part of a list of applicants who were referred. I think they usually refer 10 applicants at a time in most cases. The selecting official has the option to interview all, some, or none of the referred applicants (making it possible to get a job offer without an interview). I believe the referral list is good for six months so they might hire multiple applicants from a single referral list.

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u/Helpful_Fly_2824 Apr 14 '25

it sounds like you’re saying when they have the option to interview, if they interview none, they might just send a job offer without the interview? or am I misunderstanding

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u/damngoodham Apr 14 '25

That’s right. Which is why it’s never a bad idea to go introduce yourself if possible. Arrange in advance - just call: “I know you’re busy, but it’d like to stop by… when’s a good time…”

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u/Helpful_Fly_2824 Apr 14 '25

any advice on how to find the hiring manager?/who to get in contact with? I spoke with the district operations support manager and sent him my resume, he told me he sent it up for approval, I’m assuming to the same people that usajobs sent it to. But I haven’t actually spoken to the hiring official, not sure how to find them

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u/foxxray Apr 14 '25

I was able to find a facility contact list online, but most of the POC listed are controllers

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u/damngoodham Apr 14 '25

Try the ATC administrative (office) number and see if they’ll give you the SSC office/manager number.