AR 690-300 — Employment
AR 690-300 governs Department of the Army civilian human resources management policies, employment, placement, and workforce practices.
- Publication number: AR 690-300
- Title: EMPLOYMENT
- Date: 06/05/2025
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers employment of relatives, retired service members, experts and consultants, attorneys, mobility, probation, military duty, and separation incentives. It establishes requirements for qualifications, promotions, training, position classification, restoration rights, and personnel actions.
Topics covered
- Employment of relatives
- Employment of minors
- Time-in-grade restrictions
- Civilian attorney positions
- Civilian mobility programs
- Supervisory probationary periods
- Military duty restoration rights
- Voluntary separation incentives
Questions and answers
What employment actions involving a relative are prohibited for a public official?
A public official, as defined in 5 USC Section 3110, may not appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement (either orally or in writing), in or to a civilian position in the agency in which they are serving or over which they exercise jurisdiction or control any individual who is a relative (as defined in 5 USC 3110(a)(2) of the public official). (paragraph 3-1)
What occupations are prohibited for workers under 18?
The Fair Labor Standards Act states persons under the age of 18 will not be assigned to positions in occupations classified as hazardous or detrimental to the health of young workers, including those listed below. (paragraph 2-2)
How long must records for appropriated fund appointments of retired military members be retained?
Documentation will include the information outlined above and will be retained for 2 years from the date of appointment. (paragraph 5-3)
What is required before a civilian attorney position can be filled?
Approval of a civilian attorney's qualifications by the designated qualifying authority is a continuing condition of employment. (paragraph 9-3)
How long is the probationary period for a DA employee appointed to a supervisory or managerial position?
The probationary period for DA employees appointed to supervisory or managerial position will be 1 year, unless a shorter period is justified by past performance and experience. (paragraph 16-3)