25 CFR § 5.2
Appointment actions
February 24, 2021
(a) Preference will be afforded a person meeting any one of the standards of §5.1 whether the appointment involves initial hiring, reinstatement, transfer, reassignment or promotion.
(b) Preference eligibles may be given a Schedule A excepted appointment under Exception Number 213.3112(a)(7). However, if the individuals are within reach on a Civil Service Register, they may be given a competitive appointment.
[43 FR 2393, Jan. 17, 1978. Redesignated at 47 FR 13327, Mar. 30, 1982, as amended at 49 FR 12702, Mar. 30, 1984]