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:
Excepted Service/Specialty Positions:
- Attorney Advisor, Office of the Inspector General, (OIG)
- Education Standards Specialist, DC State Board of Education (SBOE)
- Information Technology Specialist (Enterprise Architecture): Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
- Information Technology Specialist (Systems Admin): Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
- Research Analyst: District of Columbia Sentencing Commission
- Senior Attorney Advisor - DC Criminal Code Reform Commission
Senior Management/Policy Positions:
Policy and Program Specialist:
Specialty Positions and Independent Agencies:
Internship Program: