Comment from Tanya Portilla
AnonymousSupportIndividual
Summary: The commenter supports the proposed rule to eliminate time-in-grade requirements, arguing that promotions should be based on qualifications and performance. They believe this change will increase agency flexibility and improve the federal hiring process while maintaining fair selection standards.
I support this proposed rule because I believe promotions should be based mainly on a person's qualifications, skills, and job performance instead of the amount of time they have spent in one position. Removing the time-in-grade requirement could give agencies more flexibility to hire and promote the best candidates while reducing unnecessary delays. At the same time, I encourage OPM to continue using fair and transparent selection standards so that all employees have equal opportunities for promotion. Overall, I think this proposal is a practical way to improve the federal hiring and promotion process.