Q. I am a full-time regular postal employee with 17 years and 15 years of military service for a combined total of 32 years of federal service. The mail processing facility where I work is scheduled to be closed. I am 53 years old and just short of retirement age. If I transfer to the Department of Veterans Affairs will my FERS contributions and accumulated annual and sick time transfer with me? I expect my service to be continuous with no break in service. If I’m not offered an early retirement or buyout options, I stand to lose these benefits. I do not want to receive any kind of separation pay if I can help it.
A. Yes, if you move to another federal agency, they will transfer with you.
