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State Dept. hiring, overtime slash passport wait times as demand soars
The department said it issued more than 24 million passports in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30.
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Can I retire under FERS retroactively?
Congress created the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986, and it became effective on January 1, 1987.
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Can I retire before the FERS minimum retirement age?
The minimum retirement age for federal employees hinges on the type of retirement.
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Does combat time earn a special exception from FERS requirements?
FERS deposits (excluding Peace Corps and VISTA volunteer service) are normally 1.3 percent of your basic pay for the service, plus interest.
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Will my most recent federal service count if I take early retirement?
Early retirement provisions under FERS often have special requirements.
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Is an early FERS retirement possible with a disability?
FERS applicants are eligible for disability retirement as long as they have at least 18 months of credible service with the federal government.
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USAJobs tool created to help agencies find candidates ‘ready for hire’
Agencies will be able to share certifications for positions that are similar in grade level, duty location and performance level.
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Why does it take so long to process retirement applications?
OPM reported that its inventory of unprocessed applications crept back up in October.
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How long must I wait for first monthly annuity payment after retiring?
Your agency will have 30 days from the day you leave to get your retirement application to OPM. What happens next?
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Is it worth delaying retirement to maximize high-3 at next GS level?
Your “high-3” average pay is the highest average basic pay you earned during any 3 consecutive years of service.
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State Dept. hiring, overtime slash passport wait times as demand soars
The department said it issued more than 24 million passports in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30.
-
Can I retire under FERS retroactively?
Congress created the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986, and it became effective on January 1, 1987.
-
Can I retire before the FERS minimum retirement age?
The minimum retirement age for federal employees hinges on the type of retirement.
-
Does combat time earn a special exception from FERS requirements?
FERS deposits (excluding Peace Corps and VISTA volunteer service) are normally 1.3 percent of your basic pay for the service, plus interest.
-
Will my most recent federal service count if I take early retirement?
Early retirement provisions under FERS often have special requirements.
-
Is an early FERS retirement possible with a disability?
FERS applicants are eligible for disability retirement as long as they have at least 18 months of credible service with the federal government.
-
USAJobs tool created to help agencies find candidates ‘ready for hire’
Agencies will be able to share certifications for positions that are similar in grade level, duty location and performance level.
-
Why does it take so long to process retirement applications?
OPM reported that its inventory of unprocessed applications crept back up in October.
-
How long must I wait for first monthly annuity payment after retiring?
Your agency will have 30 days from the day you leave to get your retirement application to OPM. What happens next?
-
Is it worth delaying retirement to maximize high-3 at next GS level?
Your “high-3” average pay is the highest average basic pay you earned during any 3 consecutive years of service.
-
State Dept. hiring, overtime slash passport wait times as demand soars
The department said it issued more than 24 million passports in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30.
-
Can I retire under FERS retroactively?
Congress created the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986, and it became effective on January 1, 1987.
-
Can I retire before the FERS minimum retirement age?
The minimum retirement age for federal employees hinges on the type of retirement.
-
Does combat time earn a special exception from FERS requirements?
FERS deposits (excluding Peace Corps and VISTA volunteer service) are normally 1.3 percent of your basic pay for the service, plus interest.
-
Will my most recent federal service count if I take early retirement?
Early retirement provisions under FERS often have special requirements.
-
Is an early FERS retirement possible with a disability?
FERS applicants are eligible for disability retirement as long as they have at least 18 months of credible service with the federal government.
-
USAJobs tool created to help agencies find candidates ‘ready for hire’
Agencies will be able to share certifications for positions that are similar in grade level, duty location and performance level.
-
Why does it take so long to process retirement applications?
OPM reported that its inventory of unprocessed applications crept back up in October.
-
How long must I wait for first monthly annuity payment after retiring?
Your agency will have 30 days from the day you leave to get your retirement application to OPM. What happens next?
-
Is it worth delaying retirement to maximize high-3 at next GS level?
Your “high-3” average pay is the highest average basic pay you earned during any 3 consecutive years of service.
