§ 330.202 Definitions

5 CFR 330.202In this subpart:

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Competitive area")Competitive area means a competitive area as described in § 351.402 of this chapter.

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Competitive service appointment")Competitive service appointment includes new appointments, reinstatements, reemployment, and transfers as defined in § 210.102 of this chapter, and conversions as defined in OPM's “Guide to Processing Personnel Actions.”

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Injury")Injury, in relation to the RPL, has the meaning given that term in § 353.102 of this chapter.

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Overseas")Overseas has the meaning given that term in § 210.102 of this chapter.

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified")Qualified refers to an RPL registrant who:

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (1))(1) Meets OPM-established or -approved qualification standards and requirements for the position, including minimum educational requirements, and agency-established selective factors (as this term is used in OPM's “Operating Manual: Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions”);

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (2))(2) Will not cause an undue interruption, as defined in § 351.203 of this chapter, that would prevent the completion of required work by the registrant 90 days after the registrant is placed in the position;

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (3))(3) Is physically qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the duties of the position;

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (4))(4) Meets any special OPM-approved qualifying conditions for the position; and

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (5))(5) Has the capacity, adaptability, and special skills needed to satisfactorily perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. In determining these qualifications an agency must use an assessment that:

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (5)(i))(i) Allows for demonstration of job-related skills, abilities, knowledge, and competencies;

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (5)(ii))(ii) Is based on a job analysis; and

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (5)(iii))(iii) Does not consist solely of, or principally rely on, an automated self-assessment.

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (5)(iv))(iv) Acceptable examples of the types of assessments include: structured interviews; a work-related exercise; a custom or generic procedure for measuring an employee's employment or career-related qualifications and interests; a structured resume review; or another assessment, provided that the assessment—

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (5)(iv)(A))(A) Demonstrates job-related technical skills, abilities, and knowledge; and

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (5)(iv)(B))(B) Is relevant for the position for which the assessment is developed; and

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Qualified", paragraph (5)(iv)(B)(6))(6) Meets any other applicable requirements for competitive service appointment (including employment suitability requirements under part 731 of this chapter).

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "RPL eligible")RPL eligible means a current or former employee of the agency who meets the conditions in either paragraph (a) or (b) of § 330.203. As used in this subpart, “RPL eligible” and “eligible” are synonymous.

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "RPL placement priority candidate")RPL placement priority candidate means an RPL registrant who is qualified and available for a specific agency vacancy.

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "RPL registrant")RPL registrant means an RPL eligible who submitted a timely RPL application and who is registered on the agency's RPL. As used in this subpart, “RPL registrant” and “registrant” are synonymous.

5 CFR 330.202 (definition of "Vacancy")Vacancy means any vacant position to be filled by a competitive service permanent or time-limited appointment.