### Question
How does the law define competitive service position?


### Answer
Under *14 U.S.C. § 551*, **competitive service position** is defined as:

> a position in the competitive service (as defined in section 2102 of title 5)

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 551*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 14-COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT AND CHILD CARE > SUBCHAPTER III-COAST GUARD CHILD CARE**

