An OPM Qualifications Review Board reviews and certifies the managerial qualifications of new SES career appointees. Agencies may make noncareer and limited appointments without competition. They may be removed from the service for failing to accept a directed reassignment. SES members may transfer to another agency that agrees to employment, but may not be involuntarily transferred. Career appointees are entitled to accompany their position in a transfer of function between agencies.
Any excess amount is paid at the start of the next calendar year.
Additional leave accumulated prior to October 1994 is protected under a personal leave ceiling. The supervisor establishes performance elements and standards in consultation with the executive. The supervisor proposes an annual rating, which is reviewed by the executive before it is forwarded to an agency Performance Review Board. The final rating is by the agency head or designee. Career SES members may be removed for a variety of reasons during the probationary period.