Merit Promotion and Internal Placement

1. PURPOSE

It is U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy to recruit qualified, diverse individuals to ensure bringing the best qualified candidates to the attention of management; to give employees an opportunity to receive fair, equitable, and appropriate consideration for higher level jobs; to provide an incentive for employees to improve their performance and develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities; and to provide career opportunities for employees.

2. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/CANCELLATIONS

This policy supersedes the Departmental Personnel Manual 335, Promotion and Internal Placement, dated July 1993 and Amendment No. 227, dated August 16, 1993.