D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B902
Except for statutory office holders, as defined by D.C. Official Code § 1-609.08, an individual may only be appointed to an Excepted Service position if he or she is well qualified to fill that position.
All Excepted Service appointees shall be subject to credit and criminal background checks. Credit and criminal background checks shall be carried out in the manner prescribed by applicable sections in Chapter 4 of these regulations.
An appointee's suitability shall be determined by the appointing personnel authority in accordance with Chapter 4 of these regulations.
Employment in the Excepted Service shall comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, approved November 6, 1986 ( Pub.L. 99-603, 100 Stat. 3445), as amended, which requires that employers hire only citizens and nationals of the United States and aliens authorized to work, and verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees hired after November 6, 1986
The minimum age for employment in the Excepted Service, unless a different age requirement is specifically provided by law for a particular appointment or position, is sixteen (16) years old.
Except as provided in § 902.5, the minimum age for any junior youth aide in the Department of Parks and Recreation and for summer employment is fourteen (14) years old for a person appointed to an Excepted Service transitional position.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B902