14.27.02.23

.23 Transfer.

A. An employee may request a transfer to a different Service program or geographic area. The Service shall consider the employee's request in filling a position vacancy in the Service program or geographic area for which the employee has requested a transfer.

B. The Service may require an employee to accept a transfer only in order to:

(1) Meet a specific business need;

(2) Accomplish a bona fide organizational goal;

(3) Provide reasonable accommodation; or

(4) Improve operational efficiency.