Section 359.604 - Removal from the SES and placement rights outside the SES(a) If a probationary appointee is identified for reduction in force under § 359.602(a) , removal action is taken under § 359.405 . Placement rights outside the SES are covered under subpart G of this part.(b) If a career appointee who has completed the probationary period, or who did not have to serve one, is identified for reduction in force under § 359.602(a) and is not placed elsewhere in the SES under § 359.602(b) or § 359.603 , or declines a placement offer under § 359.603 , removal action is taken under § 359.604(b) . Placement rights outside the SES are covered under subpart G of this part.