What programs are available to give affected employees priority in finding jobs?
There are several programs that provide placement priority to employees who are expected to be separated by a RIF. (See Question 21.) All have specific eligibility requirements so you should consult with Human Resources if you need further information. • Employees who are identified as surplus can be given a Certification that entitles them to special placement privileges even before they get a specific RIF notice. If they apply for a DOT job in their same commuting area and are well qualified, they must be placed in the position. After they get a specific RIF notice saying they will be displaced, they get the same special treatment outside DOT as well. These privileges are part of the Career Transition Assistance Program – CTAP – (before the RIF notice is issued) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program – ICTAP – (after a specific RIF notice). This priority remains for up to one year after separation unless the employee turns down an equivalent offer or gets an equival
