Competitive service

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The competitive service is a part of the United States federal government civil service.

According to US Code Title 5 § 2102, The "competitive service" consists of—

1. all civil service positions in the executive branch, except:—
   1. positions which are specifically excepted from the competitive service by or under statute;
   2. positions to which appointments are made by nomination for confirmation by the United States Senate, unless the Senate otherwise directs; and
   3. positions in the Senior Executive Service;

Notably, the procedures for firing and demoting a member of the competitive service are extraordinary. A written notice of thirty days, a statement of reasons for dismissal, and a right to a hearing must be granted.