The Hawaii Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 306) is a special form used to apply for positions within the federal government. It is similar to the Standard Form (SF) 86, which is the standard application for federal employment, but it includes an additional question about the applicant's Hawaiian ancestry. This question is included in order to provide Hawaiian Natives with an opportunity to be considered for federal employment in Hawaii. The OF 306 is an optional form and can be used instead of the SF 86 for positions in Hawaii. It is used to provide information about the applicant's employment and education history, work experience, and other relevant information. It also includes the question about Hawaiian ancestry which is used to determine if the applicant is eligible for certain preference points in the hiring process. There are two versions of the Hawaii Optional Application for Federal Employment: the OF 306 and the OF 306A. The OF 306A is used for individuals who are applying for positions in Hawaii but do not have Hawaiian ancestry. The OF 306 is used for applicants who do have Hawaiian ancestry.