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Using the Probationary Period Effectively
VA
Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:36 AM
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I've been with the government for over 15 years, and seen a lot of change. It is a good idea to use the probationary period effectively. However over the past few years, I seen a really lack of on the job training. A lot of times the new employee is just thrown into the job and expected to perform at the level of an employee that has been there for years.
And even for employees that have been of the job for years that move into new positions, they are left to fend for themselves. There is truely a lack of training or training plan.
Probationary Period
VA
Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:22 PM
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What I'd like to know is how many times a "career" status employee has to repeat the "one year" probationary period. I transferred to the VAMC from DOD (huge mistake) with 25 years continuous federal service. The VA put me on a one year probationary period and DID NOT adjust my pay in accordance with OPM regulations. They wanted to start me at the same grade level, but at a step-1 in lieu of the step-6 that I was at. After debating this with HR, they finally gave me back a mere two steps. How can this be legal and what is my recourse? Aren't all Federal Agencies governed by the same regulations? I asked HR for a copy of the regulation they are going by but they could never produce one & dismissed me entirely.
Re: Probationary Period
VA
Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:59 PM
Probationary period
DoD Navy
Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:26 AM
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It looks like the Mcormick decision says you only have to serve 1 probationary period?
I had to serve another 1 year probation when I switched from DoD Army (excepted service) to DoD Navy (competitive) service. I had 10 years of federal time.
on probation twice
USACE
Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:25 AM
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I worked for DoD Army/USACE in Europe District for two years, including one year probation. When I returned to the States and was hired by another DoD Army/USACE District, after a few months of LWOP during relocation, I was put on one year probabtion AGAIN. What gives? I always had excellent evaluations and references.
Lied to terminate during probation
HUD
Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:03 PM
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I had 7 and a half years with the Feds. Started at HUD and later found out about a plan to get rid of me prior to my 1 year. A lie was perpetrated and I was terminated the last day of probation. So, now what? Thousands of dollars later and no assistance from the Feds. Those involved should be punished for their conspiracy. I always thought comspiracy was a felony.
Probationary Period
DA
Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:32 AM
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So if someone transfers from DOD to Dept of Commerce and have not completed the one year probationary period will have to start all over again with the new government agency?