Definitions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

In this subpart— (1) (i) Are paramount in influence or weight; that is, constitute the basic reasons for the existence of the position; (ii) Occupy a substantial portion of the individual's working time over a typical work cycle; and (iii) Are assigned on a regular and recurring basis. (2) Duties that are of an emergency, incidental, or temporary nature cannot be considered “primary” even if they meet the substantial portion of time criterion. In general, if an employee spends an average of at least 50 percent of his or her time performing a duty or group of duties, they are his or her primary duties. (1) To perform work directly connected with controlling and extinguishing fires or maintaining and using firefighter apparatus and equipment; or (2) Investigation, apprehension, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States. (1) Is clearly in the law enforcement or firefighting field; (2) Is in an organization having a law enforcement or firefighting mission; and (3) Is either— (i) Supervisory; i.e., a position whose primary duties are as a first-level supervisor of law enforcement officers or firefighters in primary positions; or (ii) Administrative; i.e., an executive, managerial, technical, semiprofessional, or professional position for which experience in a primary law enforcement or firefighting position, or equivalent experience outside

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 831.902