Hoping to get some clarification as the explanation I received from HR doesn't make much sense to me. I am a current GG position in DoD and am accepting a GS position with USDA. I have excepted service career/permanent status but I also went through the competitive probationary period prior to that while in an STRL position (STEM federal system). I'm told by HR that I've got to complete the probationary process again and that I'm classified as career-conditional due to being my Veterans Preference being considered during the selection process. I explained that I already completed probationary periods in my 9 years of federal service but was told it didn't matter due to how the position was advertised (to the public) and that I the selection was made off Veterans Preference delegated guidelines. I understand the what HR is saying, but it seems irrational to have Veterans Preference be a disadvantage in the case of permanent federal employees who have demonstrated successful performance and completed probationary periods. Am I missing something? Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Thanks for the additional information. I served a competitive probationary period while in STRL but later transitioned to DCIPS. Does my previous probationary period count (even though I left that position for excepted service)? I appreciate your insight!