### Question
How does the law define career reserved position?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 9813*, **career reserved position** is defined as:

> a position in the Administration designated under section 3132(b) which may be filled only by—


(A) a career appointee

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9813*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 98-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION**

