Excepted Service is a distinct type of employment within District Government.  It is different from Career Service and Management Supervisory Service positions.  Excepted Service employees serve in an “at-will” capacity, are eligible for the District of Columbia Government’s employee benefits programs, and can earn and accrue leave.

Those serving in Excepted Service positions serve at the pleasure of the Mayor (or the appointing authority) and are subject to the domicile requirement.  Under the domicile requirement, Excepted Service appointees must either be a District resident at the time of their appointment or become a District resident within 180 days of their appointment date (start date).

Executive Service/Cabinet Positions:

• Director, Mayor's Office of Policy and Innovation
• District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer
• Director, Department of Public Works (DPW)

Excepted Service/Specialty Positions:

• Administrative Law Judge: District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings
• Associate General Counsel, Mayor’s Office of General Counsel
• Attorney Advisor: District of Columbia Sentencing Commission
• Program Associate: DC State Board of Education

Senior Management/Policy Positions:

• Associate Director for Scheduling, Mayor’s Office of Scheduling and Advance
• Associate General Counsel, Mayor’s Office of General Counsel
• Correspondence Management Specialist, Mayor’s Correspondence Unit (MCU)
• Deputy Director for Finance and Operations, ServeDC:
• Grants Management Specialist, ServeDC
• Public Information Officer, Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA)

Policy and Program Specialist:

Specialty Positions and Independent Agencies:

Internship Program: