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Content: Even though there are FTE's, many of these positions are unfilled open positions. Meaning the agency has the authorization for a position but because of current slow or non=existent hiring practices by the personnel office. At one time we had 25 out of 96 positions vacant awaiting a body but had to wait 15 - 18 months for someone to fill the vacancy. All the while these were paid FTR's but not filled. Posted by: CaptMidnight | September 30, 2010  7:22 AM 
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Agree with the second writer: I retired from the VA - professional status in mental health - and my position remains unfilled but still counted as a FTE. The VA both throughout the country in delivery systems, regional offices, and the central office in DC have varying degrees of turnover and retirement but many positions remain unfilled. Some due to their locale and a specific profession to fill the position may not be available. The search often has to be started anew after an an employee is hired but is let go within the first year of probation for various reasons and the search would begin anew.