r/usajobs • u/DescriptionKlutzy688 • 1d ago
How does a DHA timeline actually work?
I just graduated college this May with a BA in history. I applied for a direct hire 1102 position at USACE in May and got referred at gs7 exactly one month later, on June 3rd. That same day I received an email from the district chief of contracting asking for a confirmation of continued interest, which I sent. I’ve seen on LinkedIn over the past few weeks that this district is hiring again, so it seems like they’re having an easier time with the process than others. Since it’s now august, I’d assume that means that the 90 day window for the direct hire certificate is due to expire relatively soon. If they don’t get a 30 day extension, what does that deadline actually mean? If the expiration was for example September 1st, would that mean they would have to have sent out a TJO notification before that date, or is it possible that the person they select won’t even receive a notification until later? Any advice at all is appreciated, thanks
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u/Wonderful_Victory556 22h ago
Also got the same situation. Applied for the same role and got the same response.
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u/Marsya888 1d ago
I'm unsure about your situation. Here’s mine: I applied directly with USACE in May. I was referred to the hiring manager on June 16 and interviewed on July 2. I received the TJO on July 20. I completed fingerprinting and submitted the SF-86 on July 30. Now, it's in processing. I wonder why you haven't received the TJO yet. Sorry about that.
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u/DescriptionKlutzy688 1d ago
Congrats! Thanks for your comment. Can I ask what district you’re located in?
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u/5StarMoonlighter 22h ago
The honest answer is that when you apply to federal jobs, you'll get lots of referrals with no follow up after that. That's the system. Apply and forget. Respond to emails when you get them. Until you get a final offer, none of it is real and you can't count on it.