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:
- Assistant City Administrator
- Director of Communications, Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM)
- Director, Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)
- Deputy Mayor for Operations and Infrastructure
- Director, Mayor’s Office of Policy
- Director, Office of Public Private Partnerships (OP3)
- Executive Director, Thrive By Five Coordinating Council
Excepted Service/Specialty Positions:
- Attorney Advisor: Office of the General Counsel (OIG)
- Deputy Commissioner for Market Compliance, Department of Insurance Securities and Banking (DISB)
- Deputy Commissioner for Market Operations, Department of Insurance Securities and Banking (DISB)
- Director of Communications, Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM)
Senior Management/Policy Positions:
Policy and Program Specialist:
Associate Director, Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel
Specialty Positions and Independent Agencies: