Common use of Transfer of Function Clause in Contracts

Transfer of Function. 1. A transfer of function will be in accordance with 5 U.S.C 3503. Transfer of function regulations apply only when, after transfer, the gaining competitive area uses Federal employees to perform the function. A Transfer of Function takes place when a function ceases in one competitive area, and moves to one or more other competitive areas that do not perform the function at the time of transfer. 2. Management may solicit volunteers to transfer, however, an employee has no right to transfer with the function unless the alternative in the competitive area losing the function is separation or demotion by reduction in force. 3. An agency may always direct an employee's reassignment to another position (regardless of location) in lieu of transfer of function rights. The vacant position may be in the same or in a different classification series, line of work, and/or geographic location. 4. The parties agree to follow the OPM Workforce Restructuring, Transfer of Function procedures written in compliance with 5 U.S.C. 3503 for identification procedures and methods and volunteer criteria and procedures and to process a Transfer of Function. 5. Management will notify the AFGE Local #0446 President of a decision to Transfer of Function at least five (5) days before employees are notified. At that time, Management will advise the Union of the reason for the transfer of function and the number of employees affected. 6. The affected employees will be given a specific notice of the Transfer of Function at least thirty (30) days before the effective date. 7. Commuting area and competitive level will be as described in Article 32.