A general government employer may fill a position with a nonpermanent appointment when any of the following conditions exist:

(1) A permanent employee is absent from the position;

(2) The agency is recruiting to fill a vacant position with a permanent appointment;

(3) The agency needs to address a short-term immediate workload peak or other short-term needs;

(4) The agency is not filling a position with a permanent appointment due to the impending or actual layoff of a permanent employee(s); or

(5) The nature of the work is sporadic and does not fit a particular pattern.