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S. 1477 (100th)

Federal Science, Technology, and Acquisition Revitalization Act of 1987

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9 July 1987

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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Summary

Federal Science, Technology, and Acquisition Revitalization Act of 1987 - Authorizes Federal agencies to establish alternative personnel management systems for scientific, technical, and acquisition employees in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Includes in each such system a Senior Scientific, Technical, and Acquisition Personnel Service (comparable to the Senior Executive Service) for such employees who are specially qualified. Sets forth provisions for scientific, technical, and acquisition employees relating to employment authority and compensation. Sets forth transition provisions for employees designated as subject to an alternative personnel management system. Requires the head of each agency to regularly review the level of professional competence and professional training needs of the scientific and technical work force and the acquisition work force. Directs the Comptroller General to review and evaluate the systems established under this Act and report to the Congress and OPM within five years of its enactment.

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