Hi, Back in 2016, Lift the USDA due to a pending investigation on my telework. My bosses’ boss called and said we need to look into some things, he didn’t specify, but I knew what it was. So I voluntarily resigned and sent him and my boss an email resignation PDF.
The final SF50 came.
5−A. Code 317
5−B. Nature of Action Resignation
5−C. Code RPM
5−D. Legal Authority REG 715.202
Remarks: Pursue opportunities outside federal government.
THis was Feb 2017.
I then applied to FEMA. When I filled out the OF 306 /SF 86 I said no to being fired or any other pending thing because I never received any official written notice of any investigation. SO I thought that was ok. I get hired to FEMA in September 2017.
Then in Feb 2017, USDA OIG contacts me about my telework, I tell them everything. Then I get the BI inverview in March. I tell them everything. Then in December 2018 , my GM meets with me and hands me a letter about my suitably. No pay as they review me, and I will be allowed to present my side of story.
The only thing is I’m taking visiting family overseas for longer than a month. I talk to my sis who works in HR (private) and she tells me to resign again. SO I do.
FEMA send me final SF-50.
5−A. Code 317
5−B. Nature of Action Resignation
5−C. Code RUM
5−D. Legal Authority REG 715.202 OTHER
Remarks: Pursue opportunities outside FEMA
I did a FOIA for my background investigation, so they send my USDA boss an questionnaire and my USDA boss put in the comments for the BI person to call him to discuss me.
Now reading the 5-a codes, the 317 doesn’t mention anything adverse, unless I’m reading it wrong.
So, If I’m applying for another government, I’m assuming, I should say YES to the OF 306 and SF86 about any bad stuff??
Maybe I’m answering my own question, but just lay everything out? Will I ever be able to be suitable for federal job again?
Thank you.