The gaining and losing organizations must coordinate the employee’s release date upon the employee’s selection, and mutually agree on a release date to ensure appropriate coverage.
Every effort should be made to promptly release selected employees into their new positions, no later than two (2) weeks, one pay period, from the effective date of selection. In the event of an unusual circumstance, the maximum allowed time frame is four (4) weeks.
Whenever possible, the gaining manager and the successful applicant should meet to share expectations and concerns and to assist with an effective transition to the new position. The selecting official should introduce newly hired employees to the workforce whenever practical and manage the probation period as described in 584.
The manager of Post Office Operations is responsible for coordinating postmaster installation ceremonies and determining the approach most appropriate for the office and the community based on the overall business value. Activities may include scheduled group meetings with community members, open houses, product presentations, and receptions. (See Administrative Support Manual [ASM] 333.5, “Open Houses, Tours, and Postmaster Installations.”)
When a higher-level background investigation or security clearance is required for a nonbargaining position, the manager of the vacancy is responsible for initiating the process for the selected individual (see Administrative Support Manual [ASM] 272).
