Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing final regulations which establish a noncompetitive hiring authority for certain military spouses to positions in the competitive service. These regulations implement Executive Order 13473 dated September 25, 2008, which authorizes noncompetitive appointments in the civil service for spouses of certain members of the armed forces. The intended effect of this rule is to facilitate the entry of military spouses into the Federal civil service as part of an effort to recruit and retain skilled and experienced members of the armed forces and to recognize and honor the service of members injured, disabled, or killed in connection with their service.

Agency Contact: Jacquelyn A. Carrington at (202) 606- 0960, FAX at (202) 606-2329, TDD at (202) 418-3134, or e-mail at jacquelyn.carrington@opm.gov.