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When Actually Employed (WAE) Appointments

Definition

When Actually Employed (WAE) appointments are temporary, time-limited appointments, also known as "intermittent" appointments, used to meet and administrative need, such as to fill a temporary position or to fill a continuing position for a temporary period of time.  Incumbents work an intermittent schedule; hours vary weekly.  Not-to-exceed (NTE) dates are assigned to each appointment, generally for a six-month interval and expire automatically unless it is terminated or extended.  Agencies make and extend temporary limited appointments without prior approval by OPM and may be extended indefinitely.  Intermittent appointments do not earn leave, receive holiday pay, contribute to retirement, and usually are not eligible for health and life insurance.

These positions are covered under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 5, Part 213.  For further information on Excepted Appointments, Guidelines for Working Intermittent Tour of Duty, Service Year and Qualification Requirements refer to the General Manual, Part 360-403, Employment.

Time Limits

Employees hired under this excepted service appointment work intermittent schedules and must not exceed 180 work days in a service year, which is one year from date of hire.  The following limitations apply:

  • 180 working days per year
  • 20 working days per 31 day month
  • 19 working days per 30 day month
  • 18 working days per 29 or 29 day month

For more information contact Human Resources: Lisa Bonafede, Human Resources Manager (717) 237-2229, Lorraine Beinhaur, Human Resources Specialist (717) 237-2155 or Donna Via, Human Resources Specialist (717) 237-2225.

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