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5 U.S.C. § 3321

Title 5 Chapter 33 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 3321. Competitive service; probationary period

  • (a) The President may take such action, including the issuance of rules, regulations, and directives, as shall provide as nearly as conditions of good administration warrant for a period of probation—
    • (1) before an appointment in the competitive service becomes final; and
    • (2) before initial appointment as a supervisor or manager becomes final.
  • (b) An individual—
    • (1) who has been transferred, assigned, or promoted from a position to a supervisory or managerial position, and
    • (2) who does not satisfactorily complete the probationary period under subsection (a)(2) of this section,
  • (c) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply with respect to appointments in the Senior Executive Service or the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration Senior Executive Service.

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