Annunity Waiver-Bureau of the Census

 

I know of temp employees in the 2000 Census that got waivers but haven't found anyone getting the same benefit for the 2010 Census. Also, OPM made it somewhat easier to currently get waivers. If you have gotten the waiver, what was the procedure and arguments used to get the approval?

 

Thanks.

Second, today I received a letter from my area's Regional Census Center (RCC), which was dated three days before the lay off day.  In this letter (which was signed by the Regional Director), I was thanked for my interest in employment with the "2010 Decennial Census" as a "re-employed Federal annuitant."  The letter explained that OPM had approved the Department of Commerce"s request for "delegated authority to waive the dual compensation reduction to re-employ annuitants to meet staffing needs for the 2010 Census."  It noted that the delegation of authority (DOA) was effective on Mar 13, 2008, and that the DOA would end "when no longer necessitated by the qualifying circumstances or on Sep 30, 2011, whichever came first.  It then stated that re-employed annuitants after that date "may not receive a waiver to the salary offset provision under this authority, which it noted was based on 5 U.S.C. 8344(I) (B) and the criteria in Section 553.202 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.  It then stated that, in order for my application to be considered, it must be compliant with OPM requirements and asked me to complete an enclosed re-employment waiver (RW) and return the RW in an enclosed pre-addressed envelope within 15 days of receipt.  It then advised that, once the information was received, it will be retained with my employment data and submitted to OPM.  It next stated that, if I choose not to provide this info., consideration for waiving the provisions of re-employment dual compensation for temporary Census employees may be denied, which could ultimately affect my earnings.  After noting appreciation for my interest in  temporary employment with the 2010 Census, it concluded with information on how to contact the RCC if I had any questions concerning this information.  In the enclosed Form D-247, entitled "FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND MILITARY ANNUITANTS WAIVER 2010 Census", I was to complete a statement in which I request that the "income annuity provision" be waived for my federal appointment (which began on the date when I was sworn in for duty in mid-Jan 2010) and noted my understanding that I was not eligible for "the supplemental annuity based on the period of service in which the waiver is granted."  The form also asked me to provide (1) my CSA number, (2) the title of my appointed position, (3) my duty station and (4) (for a civilian retiree) info. about the federal agency from which I had retired.   I completed the Form D-247 that day and mailed it to the RCC (after making some copies of the completed form).

I will provide info. about any subsequent developments, to include any further employment with the USCB in subsequent entries.  Has anyone else been employed with the 2010 Census?  Please provide some info. about your experiences with the USCB.

  

Once I complete the training and learn more about the how the enumerators are expected to function as USCB "field staff" I will provide another posting.  (NOTE: As a clerk at the LCO, I was considered to be in an "office staff" position.  Also, I believe my service-disabled veterans preference was a great help in getting this latest USCB job offer.)  I will also advise whether I have to complete another re-employment waiver (RW) form.

Are there any other reemployed annuitants now working for the USCB?  If so, please provide a posting about your experiences!