Local Employment Policy Handbook - ICASS

Service under the PSA-Ltd is not creditable for any reason.
Eligibility to Apply for Mission Positions
An individual under a PSA-Ltd may apply for positions advertised at the Mission when open to “All
Interested Candidates.” Due to the short-term nature of the employment, the individual working under a
PSA-Ltd is considered an outside applicant.
Taxes and Employment under a PSA-Ltd
HR is encouraged to remind an individual under a PSA-Ltd that the individual (not the Mission) is
responsible for filing the appropriate forms for paying taxes and paying all taxes with the local tax
authorities.
Nepotism
The Mission must adhere to prohibitions against nepotism and conflict of interest.
RSO Background Check
The PSA-Ltd does not change the Mission’s security certification requirements for a local background
check. An employee under a PSA-Ltd generally performs mostly non-sensitive work that RSO can
authorize without a RSO certification. But Mission management may not use the PSA-Ltd as a way to
avoid obtaining the proper security certification. Only RSO may decide which positions or types of work
require a security certification prior to employment.
Violations of conduct and/or suitability may result in the individual losing, or not being able to receive, a
security certification. Conduct or suitability charges may also result in immediate termination.
HR Processing
HR processes a PSA-Ltd as follows:
A. HR prepares a PSA-Ltd Agreement -- Original, plus 3 copies.
B. Funds Control Officer certifies that funds are available before everyone signs the PSA-Ltd.
C. The Authorizing Official, Funds Control Officer, and employee all sign the DS-1990.