Are candidates subject to a new 2-year internship period if they move from one Career Intern position to another intern position?
No. Agencies are responsible for ensuring every intern is provided with at least 2 years of formal training. In a case of an intern transferring from one agency to another, time previously spent under a Career Intern Program counts toward the completion of the 2 year period if the intern is reappointed without a break in service. Agencies, at their discretion, may require additional training of Career Interns who move from one position to another to make sure the interns meet the new agency’s requirements. Any extension of the training program beyond 2 years must be approved by OPM.
