Common use of Placement Services Clause in Contracts

Placement Services. 10.1 USMEPCOM will utilize all resources available under applicable law and regulation in efforts to place employees who are separated or reduced in grade as the result of a RIF. This will include the Reemployment Priority List (RPL) and OPM's Career Transition Assistance Program. Employees separated in a RIF will receive priority consideration to fill vacant positions at the activity where they worked for which they are qualified in accordance with eligibility and employment restrictions per 5 C.F.R. 330. Consideration shall be given in accordance with 5 C.F.R. 330.203. In order to be placed on the RPL, an eligible employee must submit a timely request or application. 10.2 Whenever technological changes cause abolishment of some jobs and the establishment of others, USMEPCOM agrees, when feasible, to utilize the abilities and skills of the displaced employees through established re-training programs designed to qualify these employees for other jobs: 10.2.1 when feasible and applicable by law and regulation, and 10.2.2 consistent with the abilities of the employees.