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Rotations
Program rotations are assignments often used to allow interns to gain a broader
perspective of the Department and its Operating Divisions (OPDIVS or
STAFFDIVS). Rotation opportunities are plentiful within HHS and interns are
encouraged to seek rotations within the different OPDIVS. By participating in
rotations, interns can gain management experience, work in specific
occupational fields, or learn about a program function from another
perspective.
Rotations may or may not meet the qualifications for a developmental
assignment. Rotational assignments that exceed 90 days or contain
responsibilities outside the developmental scope of the intern's Career
Development Plan, do not meet the program requirements.
Since the Home OPDIV supervisor will be without the intern's services during
the rotational assignment, but will be still paying their salary, Interns need
to understand the OPDIV's and office's position on rotations. Interns are
encouraged to inquire about and discuss an OPDIV's rotation policy at the job
fair and in subsequent interviews, prior to accepting an OPDIV offer.
Location of rotations are at the discretion of the home OPDIV. Interns are
required to go through OPDIV-specific procedures before pursuing rotational
assignments. It is the Intern's responsibility to initiate the approval
process, if required by the OPDIV, before making contacts or agreements to go
on rotations. Rotations conducted outside of the Department (HHS) will need
written approval of the Assistant Secretary of Administration and Management
(ASAM) prior to beginning rotation.
While some rotations are arranged by the Intern's OPDIV, many Interns take the
initiative to identify rotations they are particularly interested in. It is the
responsibility of the OPDIV to address potential legal and ethical issues
associated with such a rotation.
While on rotation, interns remain employees of the hiring OPDIV and are not to
be separated from federal service. While on rotation, an intern's salary
continues to be paid by the appointing OPDIV, although housing, transportation,
training, or other expenses may be paid by the OPDIV hosting the intern during
the rotation.
ELP Administrative Office facilitates rotations for both OPDIVS and interns by
posting rotations on the ELP website under "Rotations". Instructions for
posting rotations can also be found at that site.
Last revised: October 15, 2006
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