The Department of Defense and other Federal agencies offer a variety of successful placement programs to assist civilian employees continue their Federal careers when affected by such actions as reduction in force (RIF), transfer of function, base realignment and closure, or other displacement actions. Chief among these programs is the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP), the most successful placement program of its kind, and the Reemployment Priority List (RPL).
The printable fact sheets below provide an overview of the placement programs offered to both appropriated and nonappropriated fund employees. They also outline the process and procedures on how to register for these programs and how to make them work for you. These files can be viewed or printed using HTML or Adobe Acrobat Reader. If your computer does not have Acrobat Reader, please click Download Acrobat Reader to get a free copy from the Internet.
Programs for Appropriated Fund Employees
• Priority Placement Program (PPP)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
• Reemployment Priority List (RPL)
• BRAC Employment of Annuitants Policy
• Job Exchanges
Programs for Nonappropriated Fund Employees
• NAF Reemployment Priority List (RPL)
• NAF Employment Opportunities
Programs for Both Appropriated Fund and Nonappropriated Fund Employees
• Hiring Preference for Contractor Jobs
• Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
• DoD-OPM Interchange Agreement
Helpful Hints
• Participate as soon as you're eligible in all available job placement programs.
• Be proactive. Continue to apply for jobs on your own even if you've registered in these programs.
• Don't put restrictions on your mobility. If you're willing to move, you'll have more job opportunities and a much better chance of being placed.
• Don't limit your search. Include non-DoD Federal agencies, private industry, and state and local government.
• Make sure you list ALL of your skills and work experience on your job application or resume.
• Respond promptly to requests for additional information.
• Be ready to consider job offers seriously and respond quickly. This means keeping your family involved in the process, too.
• Keep your registration data current, and let the HRO know where and how you can be reached.
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