NASA Procedural Requirements

NPR 3530.1C Effective Date: January 12, 2009 Expiration Date: May 30, 2025

Subject: NASA Pay and Compensation Policy

Responsible Office: Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer

Chapter 4. Superior Qualifications Appointments

4.1 Reference

5 CFR § 531.212, Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority.

4.2 Use of Superior Qualifications and Pay-Setting Authorities

Agencies may use the superior qualifications and special needs pay-setting authority to set the rate of basic pay above the minimum rate of the highest applicable rate range in accordance with 5 CFR § 531.212, Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay setting Authority. In all cases, approving officials must consider the option of authorizing a recruitment bonus prior to authorizing pay set above the minimum rate in accordance with 5 CFR § 531.212.

4.3 Appropriate Use

Superior qualifications appointments must be used appropriately. They must not be used to circumvent other restrictions, such as the salary offset of reemployed annuitants or appropriations act restrictions on use of appropriated funds.

4.4 Records

Superior qualification determinations must be fully documented as required by 5 CFR § 531.212, Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority.

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