22 U.S.C. § 2733: Reemployment of annuitants under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees’ Retirement System

(a) AuthorityThe Secretary of State may waive the application of section 8344 or 8468 of title 5 on a case-by-case basis, for employment of an annuitant in a position in the Department of State for which there is exceptional difficulty in recruiting or retaining a qualified employee, or when a temporary emergency hiring need exists. (b) ProceduresThe Secretary should prescribe procedures for the exercise of any authority under subsection (a), including criteria for any exercise of authority and procedures for a delegation of authority. (c) Annuitants not treated as employees for purposes of retirement benefitsAn employee for whom a waiver under this section is in effect shall not be considered an employee for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83, or chapter 84 of title 5.