An employee moves from a position in one classification to a different position in the same classification or a different classification having the same level of responsibility and the same pay grade.

Transferring individuals to alternative positions where their talents or skills may be best utilized to their own or the organization's benefit or where they are better able to perform the job in accordance with required standards.

The movement of an employee to a different position or set of duties in the same or a comparable pay band on a permanent basis. This includes the movement of an employee between positions at a comparable level in NSPS and a non-NSPS Federal personnel system. There are three basic types of reassignment— Management-Directed Reassignment—Reassignment initiated or directed by managment. (See Management-Directed Reassignment). Employee-Initiated Reassignment—Reassignment at the employee's request, normally initiated by the employee applying for a vacant position through an advertised vacancy announcement. Involuntary Reassignment—When an employee is involuntarily reassigned to a comparable pay band through adverse action procedures (as a result of poor performance or misconduct).