USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-114 — Staffing Procedures For Non-us Positions In Italy

USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-114 governs staffing procedures for filling non-U.S. positions in Italy with local national personnel.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-114
  • Title: STAFFING PROCEDURES FOR NON-US POSITIONS IN ITALY
  • Date: 2025-09-03

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The publication establishes guidance for internal and external recruitment sources and sets duties for commanders, supervisors, selecting officials, the Civilian Personnel Office, and employees. It requires priority placement in specified circumstances and permits non-competitive recruitment for qualifying direct successor positions.

Applies to: The provisions of this instruction apply to all non-U.S. civilian employees and positions of U.S. Forces and Department of Defense (DoD) elements in Italy who are administered and serviced by a USAFE-AFAFRICA Civilian Personnel Office (CPO).

Topics covered

  • Non-competitive recruitment
  • Priority placement
  • Local national personnel
  • Vacancy announcements
  • Employee selection
  • Direct successor positions

Questions and answers

When is non-competitive recruitment mandatory for RIF candidates?

Priority (mandatory) placement of RIF candidates in accordance with the COE and/or applicable Italian law. (paragraph 2)

What factors must employee selections be based on?

Ensure selections of applicants are based on qualification in terms of education, experience, skills, professional development, training, demonstrated performance, and fitness. (paragraph 2)

What employment practices are prohibited because of nepotism?

Refrain from hiring, promoting, favoring or supporting the employment of family members and relatives (nepotism). (paragraph 2)

How soon must selected employees be released for promotion or reassignment?

Assure employees selected for promotion or reassignment are released within 30 calendar days after completion of the selection process. (paragraph 2)

What must selecting officials provide when no referred candidate is selected?

Provide a detailed justification if none of the referred candidates is considered, or upon request by the CPO, in support of the selection in individual cases. (paragraph 2)

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