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Does the Senior Executive Service (SES) need to be changed?

Posted in Federal Job Info, Federal Resume Writing
by Kathryn Troutman on November 22nd, 2009 | No Comments - Make a comment »

Does the Senior Executive Service (SES) need to be changed? by Susan Custard

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A recent article in the Washington Post highlighted the need for reform of the Federal government’s Senior Executive Service. The article summarized the findings of a report developed jointly by the Partnership for Public Service, and the consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, supports plans being developed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to overhaul the entire SES program, from selection to development to retirement. The report indicates that the SES, with an outstanding program concept for government executive leadership, has not reached it’s potential for a variety of reasons, including stagnation, lack of applicants and simply not enough attention to development and retention of exceptional leaders.

The report, and OPM’s proposal both recommend significant changes to the SES program, including rotational assignments, and a streamlined selection process. Additionally, the report advocates for development of an “elite” corps of managers that regularly move across agencies. Other recommendations call for OPM to recognize qualified executives for temporary or permanent assignments, especially to address natural disasters, emergencies, administration changes or other policy or technology changes already in place. OPM will begin to review and propose solutions to these issues through the development of an “SES office” that will serve as a clearinghouse for all senior executive issues within the government.

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Job Opportunity For You!

Posted in Federal Job Info
by Kathryn Troutman on November 18th, 2009 | 2 Comments - Make a comment »

JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! by Sandra L. Keppley

LOOKING FOR A DOOR INTO FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT? THIS OPPORTUNITY MAY BE FOR YOU.

THE POSITION PERTAINS TO MULTIPLE FEDERAL AGENCIES INcontact_specialist VARIOUS LOCATIONS.

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: PH-09-JL-290071

The title of the position is Contact Representative and is an excellent entry level position at the GS-05 level. The application period extends until December 31, 2009.

As a Contact Representative, your typical work assignments might include directing customers, issues, questions, or complaints to the appropriate person or place; using computer systems or applications to access, update, or retrieve data, files, or other information; providing direct and personal service to the public; maintaining security or confidentiality of records, equipment, or computer access; and searching files, documents, or other sources for information.

The qualifications required involve assisting individuals in resolving problems; researching background material; providing information on organizational policies or procedures; determining eligibility requirements for benefits or services; and reviewing records to resolve discrepancies. You may also demonstrate qualifications through education or a combination of education and experience. The knowledge, skills, and abilities questionnaire questions are centered around competencies such as managing and organizing Information, writing, interpersonal skills, speaking/oral communication, and customer service.

GO FOR IT AND GOOD LUCK !!!

Help Wanted: Federal Contract Specialists!

Posted in Federal Job Search, Federal Resume Writing
by Kathryn Troutman on November 6th, 2009 | 3 Comments - Make a comment »

contract-copy-mhHelp Wanted: Federal Contract Specialists! by Sandra L. Keppley

Peter R. Orszag, head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) says that Federal civilian agencies should grow their acquisition workforce by at least 5% over the next 5 years. Last year, these agencies awarded and managed an estimated $138 billion in civilian contracts, according to the Federal Acquisition Institute.

Knowing this, would you like to change your job series from Administrative, Program Analyst, IT, or other job series and move into the Business and Industry Career Series? Would you like new challenges, training, customers, projects, and opportunities for growth? Why not consider analyzing the 1101 and 1102 job series? If you are interested, then it’s time to add contracting, life cycle management and acquisitions into your Federal Career Toolkit. First you will need to study the Qualifications, Education and Specialized Experience in order to build your federal resume or KSAs toward Contracts and Acquisitions work.

Sandra Lee Keppley, retired Human Resources Specialist and Director, Labor Employee Relations at Department of Labor joins Kathryn Troutman to answer Frequently Asked Questions by current federal employees about applying to the Contract Specialist job series.

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