Definitions.

§ 212.101 Definitions. In this chapter: (a) Competitive service has the meaning given that term by section 2102 of title 5, United States Code, and includes: (1) All civilian positions in the executive branch of the Federal Government not specifically excepted from the civil service laws by or pursuant to statute, by the President, or by the Office of Personnel Management, and not in the Senior Executive Service; and (2) All positions in the legislative and judicial branches of the Federal Government and in the government of the District of Columbia specifically made subject to the civil service laws by statute. (b) Competitive position means a position in the competitive service. (5 U.S.C. 2102) [33 FR 12408, Sept. 4, 1968, as amended at 45 FR 62413, Sept. 19, 1980]