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Frequently Asked Questions Employment

Are candidates subject to a new 2 year conversion period if they move from one position to another position?

No, in a case of a 5 CFR 213.3102(u) appointee transferring from one agency to another, time previously spent under a Schedule A appointment counts toward the completion of the 2 year period if the person is reappointed without a break in service.

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