Waivers and exceptions to investigative requirements.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) (2) (ii) For positions designated Critical-Sensitive under this part, the records of the department or agency required by § 732.202(a)(1) of this part shall show what decision was made on obtaining prewaiver checks, as follows: (A) The nature of the emergency precluded obtaining prewaiver checks; or (B) checks were initiated but not all responses were received within 5 days; or (C) checks made and favorably completed are listed. (iii) The waiver restriction is optional for positions designated Noncritical-Sensitive under this part. (iv) When waiver is authorized, the required investigation must be initiated within 14 days of placement of the individual in the position. (b) (i) Positions that are intermittent, seasonal, per diem, or temporary, not to exceed an aggregate of 180 days in either a single continuous appointment or series of appointments; or (ii) Positions filled by aliens employed outside the United States. (2) Other positions that OPM, in its discretion, deems appropriate may be made exempt based on a written request to OPM by the agency head in whose department or agency the positions are located.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 732.202