§ 3947. Entry levels for Foreign Service officer candidates

Type Statute

Publication 2026-03-26

State In force

Department United States Congress

Source OLRC

§ 3947. Entry levels for Foreign Service officer candidates

(1) the Secretary determines in an individual case that assignment to a higher salary class is warranted because of the qualifications (including foreign language competence) and experience of the candidate and the needs of the Service; or

(2) at the time such initial assignment is made, the candidate is serving under a career appointment in the Service and is receiving a salary at a rate equal to or higher than the minimum rate payable for class 4 in the Foreign Service Schedule.

(Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 307, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2086.)

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