COMDTINST 12500.2
who occupy similar positions or perform similar work or functions but for
whom no request is made.
d. Method and Conditions of Payment.
(1)
Method. A retention allowance is paid biweekly in the normal paycheck. It shall be
paid in the same manner as normal pay, i.e., the allowance shall be paid at an hourly
rate for each hour during which the employee receives basic pay. However, a
retention allowance is not considered basic pay for any reason.
(2)
Review. Payment of a retention allowance may continue as long as needed. At a
minimum, each determination to pay an allowance must be reviewed annually to
determine if a payment is still warranted. The Chief, CGPC-cpm shall remind
appropriate officials to ensure this review is completed in a timely manner.
Requests for continuation shall be submitted via enclosure (2) and address the same
requirements as for original approval. The approval level remains the same as
specified in paragraph 12.b.
(3)
Reduction or Termination. The responsible command may reduce or terminate a
retention allowance (the change must be coordinated with the CSA) when it
determines:
(a)
A lesser amount (or none) would be sufficient to retain the employee;
(b)
Labor market factors make it more likely to recruit a candidate with
qualifications similar to those possessed by the employee;
(c)
The need for the employee's services has been sufficiently reduced; or
(d)
The budget will not support the cost.
12.
REQUIRED APPROVALS.
a. Superior Qualifications Appointments. Requests for a superior qualifications appointment
must be made in writing and have the signed endorsement of the following official or
deputy: the responsible area or district commander, commander of a maintenance and
logistics command, Headquarters unit commanding officer, assistant commandants for
directorates, chief counsel, or chiefs of special staffs at Headquarters. The request shall be
documented using the form provided in enclosure (2), Request for a Civilian Recruitment,
Relocation, or Retention Incentive. The candidate's job application or resume must be
attached. Each request shall be forwarded through the servicing Command Staff Advisor
(CSA) to the Chief, CGPC-cpm for review and approval. The Chief, CGPC-cpm may
redelegate approval authority to appropriate CGPC-cpm
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