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Technical Questions

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An acceptable level of competence determination can be delayed for only two reasons: * when an employee has not had the minimum period of time to demonstrate acceptable performance on his or her elements and standards; and * when an employee is reduced in grade because of unacceptable performance to a position in which he or she is eligible for a within-grade increase or will become eligible within the minimum appraisal period.
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