Complete this form to submit your official interest for a voluntary transfer to an existing vacancy within VDOF. Once sections 1-4 are complete, employee should email this form and supporting documents to the director of human resources, copying the immediate supervisor, as well as deputy regional forester and regional forester, or director.
SECTION 1 – Employee Information
Employee Name:	Request Date:
Work Unit/Region:	Department/Work Area:
Email:	Work Phone:
SECTION 2 – Vacancy Information
Current Vacancy:	Vacancy Work Area:
SECTION 3 – Employee Justification and Signature
Please select at least one reason and explain in comments:
Economic Advantage	(This transfer benefits our family economically, due to the cost of living in my current work area.)
Family Support	(This vacancy is an area with strong family ties and support.)
Relocation (Partner/Spouse)	(My partner/spouse has an opportunity to relocate to the vacancy area for school or employment.)
Professional Development	(This vacancy presents an opportunity to develop professionally in support of VDOF’s mission.)
Educational	(This vacancy is in an area that presents an opportunity to continue my college education.)
Comments:
I have attached a letter to the hiring manager of the vacant position.	Yes	No
I have successfully completed my 12-month probationary period.	Yes	No
I understand that voluntary transfers are not entitled to relocation assistance.
VDOF Employee Name	VDOF Employee Signature	Date
SECTION 4 – Supervisor Acknowledgement
I request a waiting period or an effective date for transfer of a minimum of	14 days	30 days
I understand that I am not approving or disapproving this employee’s request for a voluntary transfer/lateral reassignment, but am simply acknowledging this employee’s interest.
VDOF Supervisor Name	VDOF Supervisor Signature	Date
SECTION 5 – Hiring Manager for Current Vacancy
Please select an option to accept this request as:
Non-Competitive (one interested candidate)	Competitive (two or more interested candidates, interviews required)
Interview Date(s):
VDOF Hiring Manager Name	VDOF Hiring Manager Signature	Date
SECTION 6 – VDOF Human Resources Approval
Date Received:	Approved	Not Approved
VDOF Director of Human Resources Name	VDOF Director of Human Resources Signature	Date
SECTION 7 – Deputy State Forester Approval
VDOF Deputy State Forester Name	VDOF Deputy State Forester Signature	Date