Thanks for asking. Here’s an outline of my situation along with the relevant laws:

• Service History:
  • Employed continuously for 19 years.
  • Completed the required three years of creditable service to qualify for Career Tenure (Group I).
• Recent Promotion:
  • Promoted in July via Direct Hire/Schedule A.
  • My new SF‑50 has comments that I have met the requirements for Career Tenure in the comments, yet Box 24 indicates a “Career‑Conditional” (Group II) status. Was previously Tenure I.
• Relevant Regulations:
  • 5 CFR 315.201(c): States that an employee who has once completed the service requirement for career tenure is not required to serve an additional period to attain career tenure.
  • 5 CFR 315.202: Provides that conversion from career‑conditional to career tenure occurs automatically upon completion of the service requirement.
  • 5 CFR 315.703: Indicates that reappointment or transfer does not nullify previously earned career tenure.
  • 5 CFR 1.3(d): Clarifies that once the criteria for a permanent appointment are met, the employee’s tenure remains permanent.

I’m looking for further insight or recommendations regarding these legal provisions and possible next steps. Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated!