§319.402. Scientific and professional positions.
5 C.F.R. § 319.402
ST positions are filled without competitive examination under 5 U.S.C. 3325.
ST positions are not subject to the citizenship requirements in 5 CFR part 338, subpart A. Agencies, however, must observe any restrictions on the employment of noncitizens in applicable appropriations acts.
ST employees acquire competitive status immediately upon appointment. They are not required to serve a probationary or trial period.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 1104, 3104, 3324, 3325, 5108, AND 5376. § 319.106 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 9201-9206 and Pub. L. 116-92, sec. 1122(b)(1).
Source
Source: 60 FR 6387, Feb. 2, 1995, unless otherwise noted.