5 C.F.R. § 9901.504 Definitions.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
In this subpart— Career employee means an individual appointed without time limit to a competitive or excepted service position in the Federal career service. Initial probationary period has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. In-service probationary period has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Promotion has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Reassignment has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Reduction in band has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Temporary employee means an individual not on a career appointment who is employed for a limited period of time not to exceed 1 year. The appointment may be extended, up to a maximum established by implementing issuances, to perform the work of a position that does not require an additional permanent employee. Term employee means an individual not on a career appointment who is employed for a period of more than 1 year up to a maximum established by implementing issuances, when the need for an employee's service is not permanent. Time-limited employee means an individual appointed to a position for a period of limited duration (e.g., term or temporary) in either the competitive or excepted service.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 9901—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS SYSTEMS
Subpart E—Staffing and Employment
General
§ 9901.504 Definitions.
