Whether the incumbent is eligible for immediate retirement; and, if not, when the incumbent
would be so eligible.
If the position is new, the length of time the position has been vacant.
Provide a written evaluation of the need to designate the position as critical. Such an evaluation
mu
st include—
(i) The kinds of work required by the position and the context within which it operates;
(ii) The range of positions and qualification requirements that characterize the occupational
field, including those that require extremely high levels of expertise;
(iii) The rates of pay reasonably and generally required in the public and private sectors for
similar positions; and
(iv) The availability of individuals who possess the qualifications to do the work required by the
position.
Provide information on agency experiences in efforts to recruit or retain exceptionally well
qu
alified individuals for the position or similar positions.
Provide an assessment of why the po
sition could not be filled with a desired candidate without
using the critical position pay authority. This assessment must include a justification as to why
other human resources flexibilities such as recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives
under 5 CFR part 575 could not be used.
Provide an explanation of the organizational context of the position and how it compares with
ot
her critical positions in the agency.