“HHS was the first agency to try out the new direct hire authority for technology positions. Less than 24 hours after the direct hire rule came out, HHS looked to hire four people with that new authority. HHS and the U.S. Digital Service issued a job notice on Friday saying it would accept the first 100 applicants over the next two days. HHS said it’s looking for candidates in four skillset areas…” Read the full article here.
Source: Federal arbiters to cut down leave, telework days for HHS employees – By Eric White, April 8, 2019. Federal News Network.
