RPL Decision Logic

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RPL Decision Logic Module 3 Clearing the RPL
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• The requirement under 5 CFR 330, Subpart B, to
  clear the RPL does not apply to all personnel
  actions.

Selections from certain recruitment sources must
be cleared while selections from other sources
are exempt.
This decision logic module will help you
determine which personnel actions are subject to
RPL clearance.
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Is this position in the competitive or excepted
service?
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Excepted service positions are not subject to the
RPL under 5 CFR 330, Subpart B. (NOTE If you
are filling a competitive service position using
an excepted appointing authority, go back to the
previous slide and click Competitive Service)
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The individual who will be selected for this
position is
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There is not enough information to determine
whether the RPL must be cleared. Restart this
module when you know which type of candidate will
be selected.
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Which type of personnel action will be used?
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This action is not subject to the RPL.
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Is the employee currently serving under an
appointment that allows for noncompetitive
conversion (e.g., VRA, 30 disabled veteran,
Presidential Management Intern, Student Career
Experience Program, etc.)?
YES
NO
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The conversion is not subject to the RPL.
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The RPL must be cleared and the position cannot
be committed to this individual if qualified RPL
registrants are available. (NOTE Activities
may use the exception in 5 CFR 330.207(d) to
select an individual who is not on the RPL, or to
select an individual with lower standing than
other RPL registrants, when deemed necessary to
obtain an employee for duties that cannot be
assumed without undue interruption. If this
exception is used, the activity must provide
written notification to each RPL registrant who
is affected by the exception and also advise the
registrants of their MSPB appeal rights.)
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Click one of the following
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This action is not subject to the RPL.
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The RPL must be cleared and the position cannot
be committed to this individual if qualified RPL
registrants are available. (NOTE Activities may
use the exception in 5 CFR 330.207(d) to select
an individual who is not on the RPL, or to select
an individual with lower standing than other RPL
registrants, when deemed necessary to obtain an
employee for duties that cannot be assumed
without undue interruption. If this exception
is used, the activity must provide written
notification to each RPL registrant who is
affected by the exception and also advise the
registrants of their MSPB appeal rights.)
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Click one of the following to indicate how the
position will be filled
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Which of the following applies?
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The appointment is not subject to the RPL.
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The RPL must be cleared and the position cannot
be committed to this individual if qualified RPL
registrants are available. (NOTE Activities
may use the exception in 5 CFR 330.207(d) to
select an individual who is not on the RPL, or to
select an individual with lower standing than
other RPL registrants, when deemed necessary to
obtain an employee for duties that cannot be
assumed without undue interruption. If this
exception is used, the activity must provide
written notification to each RPL registrant who
is affected by the exception and also advise the
registrants of their MSPB appeal rights.)
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Is the selectee either a 5 or 10-point preference
eligible?
YES
NO
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The reinstatement is not subject to the RPL.
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The RPL must be cleared and the position cannot
be committed to this individual if qualified RPL
registrants are available. (NOTE Activities may
use the exception in 5 CFR 330.207(d) to select
an individual who is not on the RPL, or to select
an individual with lower standing than other RPL
registrants, when deemed necessary to obtain an
employee for duties that cannot be assumed
without undue interruption. If this exception
is used, the activity must provide written
notification to each RPL registrant who is
affected by the exception and also advise the
registrants of their MSPB appeal rights.)
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Is the selectee either a 5 or 10-point preference
eligible?
YES
NO
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The transfer is not subject to the RPL.
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The RPL must be cleared and the position cannot
be committed to this individual if qualified RPL
registrants are available. (NOTE Activities
may use the exception in 5 CFR 330.207(d) to
select an individual who is not on the RPL, or to
select an individual with lower standing than
other RPL registrants, when deemed necessary to
obtain an employee for duties that cannot be
assumed without undue interruption. If this
exception is used, the activity must provide
written notification to each RPL registrant who
is affected by the exception and also advise the
registrants of their MSPB appeal rights.)
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This action is not subject to the RPL.
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