Late last week, OPM released a memo authorizing governmentwide direct hire authorities for certain AI-related jobs. OPM is also authorizing the use of temporary excepted service appointments under Schedule A for positions supporting implementation.
Direct hire is an authority meant to help the government fill critically needed open seats or hire workers in competitive markets more quickly by waiving certain government requirements like veterans' preference, according to OPM.
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