212.401—Effect of competitive status on position.
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
    
        
        (a) 
         An employee is in the competitive service when he has competitive status and is in a competitive position under a nontemporary appointment.
     
    
        
        (b) 
         An employee in the competitive service at the time his position is first listed under Schedule A, B, or C remains in the competitive service while he occupies that position.