New Employees | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

Forms To Submit in Advance

You must complete the below listed forms by the date identified in your offer letter, usually no later than one week before your scheduled orientation day. For assistance or questions, contact Census Staffing and Consulting Services (CSCS) at (301) 763-5667.

Required Documentation
Two (2) Completed Fingerprint Cards	Contact Census Investigative Services at (877) 615-2585 or (301) 763-4191 to arrange a fingerprinting appointment at the Suitland Federal Center or to arrange for fingerprinting instructions for new employees living outside the National Capital Region.
I–9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form PDF	Complete section one (1) only. Please include copies of two forms of I.D. from the approved list on the I–9 form (one of which must be a federal or state-issued picture I.D.) You must bring the originals of your two forms of I.D. to orientation.
OF–306 Declaration of Federal Employment PDF	If your answer is YES to any of the questions on the OF–306, please contact CSCS immediately. Remember to sign and date section 17a with the date of your offer letter. Do not sign section 17b.
e-QIP Applicant Release Form and Certification Statement	Visit the Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) Web site to complete the online questionnaire by the date identified in your offer letter. Review the Guide for e-QIP Applicants prior to beginning your questionnaire. Print the release form and the certification statement before exiting the e-QIP Web site to submit. If you experience problems with the e-QIP site, please contact CSCS.

If, for some reason, you have not completed and submitted the required documents by the date identified in your offer letter, you will not be able to begin your employment. You must contact the CSCS staff to establish a new orientation date.

What To Bring on Your First Day

In your new hire packet, you should have received a temporary badge and parking permit: Make sure you bring those with you on your first day.

Be sure to also complete the forms listed below and bring them with you to orientation. If you have questions, please contact Sylvia Harmon, (301) 763-5667 or sylvia.harmon@census.gov, or make a note to ask during orientation.

You must fill out each document listed below even if you have already done so before.

Please use the Printable Checklist to ensure you have all the forms completed.

Required Documentation
Form SF-144 - Statement of Prior Federal Service PDF	The purpose of the Statement of Prior Federal Service form is to give you credit for any previous Federal service that is not listed on your original resume. This information is used to give you proper credit for leave benefits, retirement and retention status in case of a reduction-in-force (RIF). You are requested to complete this form even if you have no prior Federal service as it is filed in your personal electronic official personnel folder (eOPF).
I–9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form	Please bring two forms of identification from the approved list on the I–9 form, one of which must be a federal- or state-issued picture I.D.
OF–306 Declaration for Federal Employment Form PDF	Complete the form in its entirety. Note: sign section 17a with the date you received your offer letter and leave 17b blank until orientation when you will be sworn in and appointed.
CD–525 Employee Address Form PDF	Please use your local address, whether it is temporary or permanent, to complete this form.
CD–314 Statement Relating to Employee Responsibilities and Conduct Form PDF	Review the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees. This form must be completed as proof that you have read and understand your responsibilities.
SF–181 Ethnicity and Race Identification Form PDF	The information collected on this form is used for statistical purposes only and will not affect your employment.
SF–256 Self-Identification of Disability Form PDF	The information collected on this form is used for statistical purposes only and will not affect your employment.
Pre-Appointment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration Form PDF	If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and want to work for the federal government, you must complete this form.
Uniformed Service Status PDF	Everyone must complete this form, regardless of prior military service. Check the appropriate box that identifies either no prior service or the type of prior service you have had.
SF–1199A Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form (GSA website) PDF	When completing this form, the banking information must either be completed by your bank or you must attach a voided check.
W–4 Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate Form PDF	We are not authorized to provide tax guidance. We recommend that you consult with your family and/or seek guidance from the IRS.
Withholding Exemption Certificate	Please complete only one of the following based on where you currently live. Directions are included within each form. Virginia: VA–4 Virginia Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate Maryland: MW 507 Employee's Maryland Withholding Exemption Certificate PDF District of Columbia: D–4 Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate PDF
Eligibility for Supervisory Performance Pay Memorandum PDF	For new supervisors only. Please sign to acknowledge the rules of supervisory performance pay under the Commerce Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).