5 CFR § 214.401 - Types of positions.

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title: "5 CFR § 214.401 - Types of positions."
title_number: 5
title_name: "Administrative Personnel"
section_number: "214.401"
section_name: "Types of positions."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT"
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part_number: "214"
part_name: "SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE"
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# 214.401 Types of positions.

There are two types of positions in the Senior Executive Service:

(a) General positions, which may be filled by a career, noncareer, limited emergency, or limited term appointee.

(b) Career reserved positions, which may be filled only by a career appointee.