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Filling out the 12311 Form online can be straightforward when you know the right steps. This guide will help you navigate each section and field of the form, ensuring that you understand what information is required.

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1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the 12311 Form and open it in your chosen online editor.
2. In Section 1, prior government work experience, answer whether you have ever worked for the Federal Government by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'. If you choose 'Yes', proceed to Section 2. Selecting 'No' will direct you to Section 4.
3. In Section 2, buyouts and severance pay, answer if you have ever been through a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'. If 'Yes', continue to question 3.
4. For question 3, indicate if you are currently receiving severance pay. Select 'Yes' or 'No'. If you select 'Yes', be aware that your severance pay may be suspended while you are employed by the U.S. government.
5. In question 4, confirm whether you have received a buyout within the past 5 years from the Federal Government by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'. If 'Yes', proceed to question 5.
6. For question 5, specify under which Public Law you received the buyout and ensure to submit a copy of your separation SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents the buyout you received.
7. If applicable, complete Section 3 which requires you to certify that you are declining consideration for employment due to receiving a buyout within the last 5 years.
8. In Section 4, certification and signature, print your name and Social Security Number, then sign and date the form to certify that all information is completed in good faith.
9. Once all sections are completed, save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the form as needed.

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