Definitions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

In this subpart— (a) Are paramount in influence or weight; that is, constitute the basic reasons for the existence of the position; (b) Occupy a substantial portion of the individual's working time over a typical work cycle; and (c) Are assigned on a regular and recurring basis. 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. (a) To perform work directly connected with controlling and extinguishing fires; or (b) Investigating, apprehending, or detaining individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal (a) Is clearly in the law enforcement or firefighting field; (b) Is in an organization having a law enforcement or firefighting mission; and (c) Is either— (1) Supervisory; that is, a position whose primary duties are as a first-level supervisor or law enforcement officers or firefighters in rigorous positions; or (2) Administrative; that is, an executive, managerial, technical, semiprofessional, or professional position for which experience in a rigorous law enforcement or firefighting position, or equivalent experience outside the Federal Government, is a mandatory prerequisite.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 842.802