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What's New
PMC Focuses on SES Reform
Most Administrations sooner or later turn their attention to the Senior Executive Service, and the Obama Administration has now done so through an initiative led by the President's Management Council (PMC). The initiative was launched in late May, and consists of a working group of senior agency representative, with subgroups focused on three areas.
Members can read more in the August issue of ACTION. Join Now.
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SEA Holds 25th Presidential Distinguished Banquet
Recipients of the nation’s highest civil service awards, the Presidential Ranks of Distinguished Executive and Distinguished Professional, were honored by the Senior Executives Association at the group’s annual black tie banquet held on May 6. A review of the accomplishments detailed in their award nominations reveals they have saved the federal government over $49 billion.
- Presidential Distinguished Rank Award Winners
- Press Release
- Sample of Award Winner's Achievements
- Detail on $49 Billion in Savings
View Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's Remarks to the winners.
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Career Appointments Scorecard
One of SEA's major policy objectives is the advancement of career executives into leadership positions usually maintained for political appointees. These high-impact positions require continuity in leadership and expertise that political appointees typically are unable to sustain due to changes in the Administration, resignations, and the relatively short tenure. Read More.
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OPM Releases SES Pay, Ratings for 2008
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In a September 22 memorandum, OPM Director John Berry released the results of a report on SES rating, pay adjustment and performance award data for fiscal year 2008. Of the 7,467 executives rated, 6,745 are career members. In his memo Berry said, “We expect agencies to continue to improve and refine their executive pay and performance appraisal systems.” Read more.
What's New
SEA Proposes Telework Policy
The Administration's commitment to increase telework and recent passage of legislation by both the House and Senate make it likely that soon mangers and executives will be required to support telework arrangements for far more of their agencies' employees.
Members, once signed in, can read more in the August issue of ACTION. Join Now.
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SEA Releases Results of Survey of GS-14s and 15s
The survey, conducted in partnership with Avue Technologies Corporation, was prompted by regular reports that able GS-14s and 15s do not aspire to serve in career Senior Executive Service (SES) or equivalent positions. Survey questions were directed to determining to what degree the features of SES, Senior Level (SL) and Scientific and Professional (ST) positions were influencing their interest, whether positively or negatively. The results are available in the report Taking the Helm: Attracting the Next Generation of Federal Leaders.
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Transition Resources Available
To support the transition to a new Administration, the Association has prepared two resources designed to enable minimizing the time it takes for the career/political team to function well and enable the administration’s agenda to be met.
"The Political Appointee’s Challenge,"
"The Senior Executive Service: A Management Primer,"
Both are available upon request in a combined PowerPoint for presentation by SEA staff. Additional transition resources are available.
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SEA Co-Sponsors Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar
The Senior Executives Association and ExperienceMatters will be presenting the seminar, "Putting Your Experience to Work," September 14-15 from 8:15am-5:30pm. Participation is limited to 16 so interested individuals are encouraged to register immediately.
For more information and a link to the agenda.
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Download a printable registration form.
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Let the Administration and Congress Know You Care - Join SEA Today
The Administration and Congress use the strength of the Association's membership to gauge how concerned the corps is with the issues affecting the SES - if you aren't a member, it tells them you don't care. In addition to supporting the ONLY organization representing the interests of the SES and speaking up on your behalf, membership provides many benefits such as access to free, member only events; expert information and advice; timely information on legislative, administrative and judicial issues affecting career executives and much more...
The Value of SEA Membership Exceeds Annual Dues
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Upcoming Events
September 14-15, 2010:
ExperienceMatters will be presenting the seminar, "Putting Your Experience to Work," from 8:15am-5:30pm. Participation is limited to 16 so interested individuals are encouraged to register immediately.
September 15, 2010:
SEA Brown Bag:Take this chance to learn more about both SEA's legislative goals and pending legislation which will affect your career, as well as to weigh in with your view of the issues we should be addressing. SEA members can attend this informal lunchtime session at SEA's office in Washington, D.C. (CNN Building, 820 First St. NE) or can participate via conference call. Members who participate in person may bring lunch to the session; SEA will supply beverages. If you wish to participate, please register in advance.
Memorable Quotes
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"Thanks to the Association for hosting the Presidential Distinguished Rank Award Banquet to recognize the Senior Executives and all the great work that you do because the association really has been working tirelessly for the nearly 30 years as an advocate for good government and for the interest of the executives who are the leaders and the managers of our Federal agencies."
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Private Sector
Opportunities
In the private sector? Your company can benefit from a relationship with SEA in a number of ways:
- Use the SEA-AVUE Job Bank to recruit from the country's elite federal executive corps
- Join the SEA Corporate Advisory Board
- Support the activities of the SEA Professional Development League