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[INCENTIVE TYPE] CRITERIA [Relocation Incentive] Same as above. *Relocation incentive cannot be paid until the employee establishes a residence in the new commuting area. [Retention Incentive] Unusually high or unique qualifications. Special need of organization and employee would leave Federal service without an incentive. [Recruitment Incentive] 
Difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive. Must consider the following: difficulty in recruiting candidates. success of recent efforts to recruit candidates for similar positions. non-Federal salaries for similar positions. recent turnover. labor market factors. special skills, etc. available hiring flexibilities. work environment or geographic location, etc.
Indian Health Manual (IHM) - Part 7, Chapter 8:  Manual Exhibit 7-8-B
Recruitment Incentive