### Question
How does PAY ADMINISTRATION define qualified trade-of-time arrangement?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 5542*, **qualified trade-of-time arrangement** is defined as:

> an arrangement under which 2 firefighters who are subject to the supervision of the same fire chief agree, solely at their option and with the approval of the employing agency, to substitute for one another during scheduled work hours in the performance of work in the same capacity

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5542*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 55-PAY ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER V-PREMIUM PAY**

