Positions becoming vacant, unless excepted as provided by Sec. 1.897, will be reviewed to determine the feasibility of converting them to part-time. Among the criteria which may be used when conducting this review are:
(a) Mission requirements.
(b) Workload.
(c) Employment ceilings and budgetary considerations.
(d) Availability of qualified applicants willing to work part time.
(e) Other criteria based on local needs and circumstances. (Authority: 5 U.S.C. 3402)