Berry was director of the National Zoo when he was nominated to head the Office of Personnel Management, prompting jokes that he would be moving ...
Established: 1979
Address: 1900 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202-606-1800
2009 Budget: $70 billion
Employment: 5,817
Web Site: www.opm.gov
Functions: OPM oversees civil service testing, training, and hiring. The office also manages federal employee health and life insurance programs and administers the systems for setting federal compensation and benefits.
