I, (Trainee's name)_______ understand that the offer of a position under the COTA in the (name of IC and organization) is made with the following stipulations and conditions:

I will be (reassigned, changed to lower grade, or changed to lower grade with retained pay *) from my present position, supervisor, and responsibilities to a training position in the (name of IC) as a (title, series, pay plan, grade) at $________. I agree to continue training under this Agreement until I complete the requirements specified in my Career Development Plan (CDP). Training under this Agreement is governed by the provisions of the Government Employees Training Act (GETA), codified in Title 5, United States Code, Chapter 41.

I am responsible for working ____ hours per week. Course attendance may be during or after work hours at the supervisor's discretion. I will plan and negotiate course and work schedules with my supervisor before formally registering for courses. I agree to provide my supervisor with copies of my course transcripts at the end of each semester for inclusion in the evaluation process.

I will be responsible for submitting the necessary NIH training forms for each registered course.

I may review, upon request, the contents of the file established by my HR office or supervisor concerning my participation in this COTA position.

My promotions will be based on meeting the USOPM requirements for the target or interim position, time-in-grade restrictions, successful performance of my duties, and successful completion of all academic and experience requirements of my CDP.

A less than "acceptable" performance rating or "failing" academic rating may be considered a breech of this Agreement and grounds for removal from the trainee position.

I will accept final placement in the series, pay plan, and grade of the target position for which I am being trained.

_____ I accept the offer of the training position.

_____ I decline the offer of the position.

Discussion of this agreement was held with the supervisor (y/n)__________.

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Signature of Trainee Date

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Signature of Supervisor Date

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Signature of HR Representative Date

* Note: The Trainee's knowledge and acceptance of the retained pay regulations should be documented on this agreement.