Entire executive civil service; Pathways Programs.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) (b) (i) Initial appointments to positions for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) occupations may be made at the GS-11 level, if the candidate possesses a Ph.D. or equivalent degree directly related to the STEM position the agency is seeking to fill. (ii) Initial appointments to scientific and professional research positions at the GS-11 level for which the classification and qualification criteria for research positions apply, if the candidate possesses a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree directly related to the position the agency is seeking to fill. (iii) Initial appointments to scientific and professional research positions at the GS-12 level for which the classification and qualification criteria for research positions apply, if the candidate possesses a Ph.D. or equivalent degree directly related to the position the agency is seeking to fill. (2) Appointments must be made in accordance with the provisions of subpart C of part 362 of this chapter. (c)

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 213.3402