Collapse to view only [§ 3364. Repealed.
- § 3361. Promotion; competitive service; examination
- § 3362. Promotion; effect of incentive award
- § 3363. Preference eligibles; promotion; physical qualifications; waiver
- [§ 3364. Repealed.
§ 3361. Promotion; competitive service; examination
An individual may be promoted in the competitive service only if he has passed an examination or is specifically excepted from examination under section 3302 of this title. This section does not take from the President any authority conferred by section 3301 of this title that is consistent with the provisions of this title governing the competitive service.
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 426.)
§ 3362. Promotion; effect of incentive award
An agency, in qualifying and selecting an employee for promotion, shall give due weight to an incentive award under chapter 45 of this title. For the purpose of this section, “agency” and “employee” have the meanings given them by section 4501 of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 426.)
§ 3363. Preference eligibles; promotion; physical qualifications; waiver
In determining qualifications of a preference eligible for promotion to another position in the competitive service, an Executive agency, or the government of the District of Columbia, the Office of Personnel Management or other examining agency shall waive—
(1) requirements as to age, height, and weight, unless the requirement is essential to the performance of the duties of the position; and
(2) physical requirements if, in the opinion of the Office or other examining agency, after considering the recommendation of an accredited physician, the preference eligible is physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.
This section does not apply to an appointment required by Congress to be confirmed by, or made with the advice and consent of, the Senate.
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 427; Pub. L. 94–183, § 2(5), Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1057; Pub. L. 95–454, title IX, § 906(a)(2), (3), Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1224.)
[§ 3364. Repealed. Pub. L. 94–183, § 2(6), Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1057]