(a) This part covers senior-level (SL) and scientific and professional (ST) positions that are classified above GS-15 and are paid under 5 U.S.C. § 5376. See 5 CFR part 534, subpart E, for pay provisions.

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(b) Positions that meet the criteria for placement in the Senior Executive Service (SES) under 5 U.S.C. § 3132(a) may not be placed in the SL or ST system and are not covered by this part.