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Margaret Weichert, center, was announced as OPM director Oct. 5, 2018.

Direct-hire authorities, new classification system among civil services changes from OPM

The Office of Personnel Management said it will soon sign off two separate direct-hire authorities and will begin initial steps to develop a special occupational pay and classification system.

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Direct-hire authorities, new classification system among civil services changes from OPM

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