HRDG 4500 - Recruitment and Retention Incentives - TOC

Last Modified: April 08, 2024
Subchapter 4500
Recruitment and Retention Incentives
Table of Contents		Issued:11/02
Updated: 09/05, 03/06, 11/06, 02/07, 10/12, 01/14, 12/17, 04/18, 01/20, 10/20

Introduction to the Federal Employees Pay Comparability (Pay Flexibilities) Act of 1990

Section A - Roles and Responsibilities

Section B - Payment of Travel and Transportation Expenses for New Appointees and for Pre-Employment Interviews

Section C - Pay Advances to New Appointee

Section D - Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay Setting Authority

Section E - Recruitment and Relocation Incentives

Section F - Retention Incentives

Section G - Pay for Critical Positions

Section H - Re-employment of Military and Civilian Retirees to Meet Exceptional Employment Needs

Section I - Pay for Positions Above GS-15 and for Scientific and Professional Positions (Established to carry out research and development functions)

Section J - Supervisory Differentials

Section K - Special Salary Rates

Section L - Special Occupational Pay Systems

Section M - Annual Leave Service Credit for Prior Employment

Section M, Subsection a - Processing Guide/Recordkeeping Procedures

Appendix - Forms

  • AD-1073, Recommendation and Approval of Recruitment/Relocation Bonus and/or Retention Allowance
  • AD-1074, Service Agreement for Receipt of Payment for a Recruitment/Relocation Bonus
  • AD-3077 - USDA Superior Qualifications Checklist and Supplemental Approval Form
  • MRP 145-R (74.54 KB), Superior Qualifications Appointments
  • MRP 146-R (63.21 KB), Statement of Understanding
  • MRP 147-R (129.42 KB), Annual Salary Computation Sheet for Superior Qualifications Appointment
  • MRP Form 149 (246.66 KB), Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Appointments (SQA) Requesting Official’s Checklist
  • MRP Form XX, SQA - HRO Staffing Review Checklist (14.06 KB), if applicable.

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