22 U.S.C. § 3981

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 3981 - Authority of Secretary

The Secretary shall designate and classify positions in the Department and at Foreign Service posts which are to be occupied by members of the Service (other than by chiefs of mission and ambassadors at large). Positions designated under this section are excepted from the competitive service. If a position designated under this section is unfilled for more than 365 calendar days, such position may be filled, as appropriate, on a temporary basis, in accordance with section 3949 of this title. Position classifications under this section shall be established, without regard to chapter 51 of title 5, in relation to the salaries established under subchapter IV. In classifying positions at Foreign Service posts abroad, the Secretary shall give appropriate weight to job factors relating to service abroad and to the compensation practices applicable to United States citizens employed abroad by United States corporations.

22 U.S.C. § 3981

Pub. L. 96-465, title I, §501, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2092; Pub. L. 117-81, div. E, title LI, §5109(1), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2349.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS2021- Pub. L. 117-81 inserted after second sentence "If a position designated under this section is unfilled for more than 365 calendar days, such position may be filled, as appropriate, on a temporary basis, in accordance with section 3949 of this title."

abroad

"abroad" means all areas not included within the United States;