What are RSPAs soft landing alternatives?
RSPA will assertively seek local reassignment opportunities within RSPA and DOT for employees and also work with the Department to request early retirement authority, as well as requesting authority to offer separation incentives (buy outs). (See Question 20.) Employees will be provided career transition services, e.g., training in resume writing and interviewing skills, and given certificates entitling them to priority consideration for positions inside and outside of RSPA. (See Question 24.) Retraining may also be provided to help employees close skill gaps or to equip the employees for transition to a new occupation. Retraining may consist of existing mechanisms such as cross-training, mentoring, and rotational assignments. Grade and pay retention will be provided within the regulations covering those benefits. (See Question 27.) If separated from the Federal service, employees will continue to receive placement assistance for a period of time and if eligible, severance pay and unem
