1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Retiree Employment Act . 2. Temporary authorization to appoint recently retired members of the Armed Forces to Civil Service positions (a) In General For the period of 5 years beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the limitation in section 3326(b) of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to a retired member of the armed forces during the period of the first 180 days after retirement. (b) Publication and Transparency Requirements The Secretary concerned shall ensure that for any appointment made under the authority granted by subsection (a)— (1) full consideration, in accordance with placement and promotion procedures of the department concerned, was given to eligible career employees; (2) the vacancy has been publicized for at least 10 business days to give interested candidates an opportunity to apply; (3) the qualification requirements for the position conform to the principles of a merit-based civil service; (4) qualification requirements for the position have not been written in a manner designed to give advantage to the retired member