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Code · U.S. Code · Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES · CHAPTER 33— EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT · SUBCHAPTER I— EXAMINATION, CERTIFICATION, AND APPOINTMENT · § 3325

§ 3325. Appointments to scientific and professional positions

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(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.)
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.
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  • Pub. L. 89–554
  • 80 Stat. 423
  • Pub. L. 95–454, title IX, § 906(a)(2)
  • 92 Stat. 1224
  • Pub. L. 102–378, § 2(12)
  • 106 Stat. 1347
  • Pub. L. 110–372, § 2(c)(3)
  • 122 Stat. 4044
  • Act of Aug. 1, 1947, ch. 433
  • 61 Stat. 715
  • Pub. L. 110–372, § 2(c)(3)(A)
  • Pub. L. 110–372, § 2(c)(3)(B)
  • Pub. L. 102–378
  • Pub. L. 95–454
  • Pub. L. 110–372
  • section 2(d) of Pub. L. 110–372
  • section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454
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§ 3325
Appointments to scientific and professional positions
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 89–554
Stat.80 Stat. 423
Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–454, title IX, § 906(a)(2)
Stat.92 Stat. 1224
Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–378, § 2(12)
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