### Question
How is the "directly related to the duties of the position" defined?


### Answer
The term **directly related to the duties of the position** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 9812* as follows -

> duties and responsibilities in the same line of work which require similar qualifications

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9812*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 98-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION**

