Is a position for which individuals can qualify on the basis of education alone (including any selective factors); Has progressively more responsible duties that provide career advancement opportunities (i.e., position must provide for career ladder advancement); Has an established training program or is conducive to a training and development program, which TIGTA will design and implement; Is not a lead, supervisory, management, or “senior” type position; Is subject to OPM approval, in accordance with the Pathways Programs regulations; and Is at the appropriate grade level, i.e.: GS-09 (or equivalent) and below; or GS-11 (or equivalent) for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) occupations, with pertinent Ph.D. (or equivalent degree); or GS-11 (or equivalent) for scientific and professional research positions for which a pertinent masters is qualifying, or GS-12 (or equivalent) scientific and professional research positions for which a pertinent Ph.D. is qualifying. Appointments may not be made at the full performance level. Appointments are for the one-year program (plus any approved extension of up to 120 days), except as provided below: Positions with training requirements warranting a longer and more structured training program may be approved for up to a two-year program. TIGTA must submit justification and receive prior Department and OPM approval. Employment in these positions may not exceed two years (plus any approved extension of up to 120 days, available only in rare or unusual circumstances). Veterans’ Preference. In all cases, agencies must apply in accordance with 5 C.F.R. Part veterans’ preference 302. In addition, the pass over of a preference eligible with a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more requires prior Department and OPM approval. Work Assignments. Positions in the Recent Graduates Program must have progressively more responsible duties that provide career advancement opportunities. Agencies should assign work to the Recent Graduate during the Program that allows him or her to demonstrate the ability to perform the job. Individual Development Plan. Must be developed through discussions between supervisor and Recent Graduate, preferably in consultation with the mentor or PPC. Must identify at least 40 hours of formal interactive training per year that will advance the goals and competencies outlined. Must be approved by supervisor within 45 days of Recent Graduate’s appointment.
Is a position for which individuals can qualify on the basis of education alone (including any selective factors); Has progressively more responsible duties that provide career advancement opportunities (i.e., position must provide for career ladder advancement); Has an established training program or is conducive to a training and development program, which TIGTA will design and implement; Is not a lead, supervisory, management, or “senior” type position; Is subject to OPM approval, in accordance with the Pathways Programs regulations; and Is at the appropriate grade level, i.e.: GS-09 (or equivalent) and below; or GS-11 (or equivalent) for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) occupations, with pertinent Ph.D. (or equivalent degree); or GS-11 (or equivalent) for scientific and professional research positions for which a pertinent masters is qualifying, or GS-12 (or equivalent) scientific and professional research positions for which a pertinent Ph.D. is qualifying. Appointments may not be made at the full performance level. Appointments are for the one-year program (plus any approved extension of up to 120 days), except as provided below: Positions with training requirements warranting a longer and more structured training program may be approved for up to a two-year program. TIGTA must submit justification and receive prior Department and OPM approval. Employment in these positions may not exceed two years (plus any approved extension of up to 120 days, available only in rare or unusual circumstances). Veterans’ Preference. In all cases, agencies must apply veterans’ preference in accordance with 5 C.F.R. Part 302. In addition, the pass over of a preference eligible with a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more requires prior Department and OPM approval. Work Assignments. Positions in the Recent Graduates Program must have progressively more responsible duties that provide career advancement opportunities. Agencies should assign work to the Recent Graduate during the Program that allows him or her to demonstrate the ability to perform the job. Individual Development Plan. Must be developed through discussions between supervisor and Recent Graduate, preferably in consultation with the mentor or PPC. Must identify at least 40 hours of formal interactive training per year that will advance the goals and competencies outlined. Must be approved by supervisor within 45 days of Recent Graduate’s appointment.
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