[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR317.402]

[Page 182]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
                CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
 
PART 317_EMPLOYMENT IN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart D_Qualifications Standards
 
Sec. 317.402  Career reserved positions.

    (a) The qualifications standard must be in writing and identify the 
breadth and depth of the professional/technical and executive/managerial 
knowledges, skills, and abilities, or other qualifications, required for 
successful performance in the position.
    (b) The standard must be specific enough to enable applicants to be 
rated and ranked according to their degree of qualifications when the 
position is being filled on a competitive basis.
    (c) Each qualifications criterion in the standard must be job 
related. The standard may not emphasize agency-related experience, 
however, to the extent that it precludes otherwise well-qualified 
condidates from outside the agency from appointment consideration.
    (d) The standard may not include--
    (1) A minimum length of experience requirement beyond that 
authorized for similar positions in the General Schedule;
    (2) A minimum education requirement beyond that authorized for 
similar positions in the General Schedule; or
    (3) Any criterion prohibited by law or regulation.