Career Transition Assistance Program

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, you must:

1. Be a current HHS career or career-conditional (tenure group I or II) competitive service employee who has received a RIF separation notice, or a Certification of Expected Separation (CES), and the date of the RIF separation has not passed. Reference boxes 24 and 34 of your latest SF-50 form to determine your tenure and service type.
2. Apply for a job at or below your current grade, with no higher promotion potential.
3. Have at least a "fully successful" performance rating.
4. Work in the same local commuting area as the job you're applying for.
5. Be rated well-qualified for the job.

Required Application Documents

The following documents must be submitted as they apply to your eligibility claim, before the announcement closes:

• Your RIF notice or CES.
• Your latest performance rating.
• If relevant, removal notice for relocation refusal or a letter showing you're in a surplus role or field.
• Latest SF-50 that shows your position, grade level, and duty location for the job you will be separated from.
• If you did not reach your full performance level or promotion potential, you should also submit an additional SF-50 that documents that grade level.

For more details on CTAP, see 5 CFR Part 330 Subpart F and OPM’s Guide to Career Transition.