I am an individual with a disability interested in applying for state jobs in Virginia through the Alternative Hiring Process. Please tell me who is eligible for this process, the main steps to apply, and specifically, how to get the required AHP Letter, including what documentation is needed for the letter and who to contact.
Navigate to 'https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/'. Accept the cookie policy. Click on the 'Alternative Hiring Process' link. Identify the eligibility criteria for the Alternative Hiring Process. List the key steps involved in the overall application process for state jobs. Click on the 'AHP Letter' link (ID 84) to find details on obtaining the AHP Letter. Identify what documentation is required to apply for the AHP Letter. Identify the contact information (phone number) provided for obtaining the AHP Letter. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the task.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Alternative Hiring Process' page. The agent states that the process is for individuals with disabilities as defined in Code of Virginia 51.5-40.1, who have an approved AHP Letter from DARS or DBVI. The agent lists the key steps of the overall application process: obtaining an AHP Letter, applying for positions through RMS, designating AHP certification, and submitting the AHP Letter with the application. The agent successfully navigates to the 'AHP Letter' page (or identifies that the link leads to an external PDF/document). The agent states that documentation from a qualified medical or vocational professional is required to obtain the AHP Letter. The agent provides the phone number for DARS as 800-552-5019 for inquiries about the AHP Letter.