Are preference eligibles displaced by A-76 procedures eligible for ICTAP selection priority?

Preference eligibles displaced by A-76 procedures are indeed eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) selection priority in the same manner as other ICTAP eligibles. This inclusion is rooted in the principle that individuals who are preference eligibles have a special entitlement due to their service or disability status, which affords them certain advantages in federal employment processes, including reemployment opportunities.

Under ICTAP, eligible individuals who have been displaced from their positions have the right to be considered for vacant positions within the federal government before other candidates. This reinforces the support for retraining and transitioning individuals facing layoffs, ensuring that they have access to job opportunities even if influenced by A-76 procedures, which are related to the competitive sourcing and privatization of government functions.

The eligibility for ICTAP does not make distinctions based on the circumstances of displacement; thus, preference eligibles receive the same priority treatment as other eligible candidates. This reflects the broader intent of the program to assist individuals in regaining employment in federal positions.