5-U.S.C.-3325

5-U.S.C.-3325

§3325 – Appointments to Scientific and Professional Positions

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Title 5 > Part III > Subpart B > Chapter 33 > Subchapter I > Section 3325

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  • Reference: Section 3325
  • Legend: §3325 – Appointments to Scientific and Professional Positions
  • USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

(a) Positions established under section 3104 of this title are in the competitive service. However, appointments to the positions are made without competitive examination on approval of the qualifications of the proposed appointee by the Office of Personnel Management on the basis of standards developed by the agency involved in accordance with criteria specified in regulations prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management.

(b) This section does not apply to positions established under section 3104(c).

(c) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this section.

(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 423; Pub. L. 95–454, title IX, §906(a)(2), Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1224; Pub. L. 102–378, §2(12), Oct. 2, 1992, 106 Stat. 1347; Pub. L. 110–372, §2(c)(3), Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4044.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Derivation U.S. Code Revised Statutes and
Statutes at Large
(a) 5 U.S.C. 1162(a). Oct. 4, 1961, Pub. L. 87–367, §202 Sec. 2(a)”, 75 Stat. 790.
(b) 5 U.S.C. 1161 (g) (2d sentence). Oct. 11, 1962, Pub. L. 87–793, §1001(a)(2) (g) (2d sentence)”, 76 Stat. 863.

In subsection (a), the words or its designee” are substituted for or such officers or agents as the Commission may designate”.

For repeal of the Act of Aug. 1, 1947, ch. 433, 61 Stat. 715, as amended, see revision note for section 3104.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

Amendments

2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–372, §2(c)(3)(A), substituted on the basis of standards developed by the agency involved in accordance with criteria specified in regulations prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management” for or its designee for this purpose”.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–372, §2(c)(3)(B), added subsec. (c).

1992—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–378 substituted section 3104(c)” for section 3104(a)(7) of this title”.

1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–454 substituted Office of Personnel Management” for Civil Service Commission”.

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–372 effective on the first day of the first pay period beginning on or after the 180th day following Oct. 8, 2008, see section 2(d) of Pub. L. 110–372, set out as a note under section 5376 of this title.

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–454 effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

5-U.S.C.-3321 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Government Employees

In this entry about 5-U.S.C.-3321, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to government employees in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States government employees-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

5-U.S.C.-3311 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Employment

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