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What's New
"Shifting Gears" Conference Great Success
Held on June 10 at the Ronald Reagan Center, Washington, D.C., the conference was designed to prepare career Federal Executives and SES candidates for the coming change of Administrations. Plenary speakers included former Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta, Dr. Allan Lichtman, author of The Thirteen Keys to the Presidency, and Dr. Sally Ride, former Astronaut. The conference was well attended and a great success.
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OPM Releases SES Survey Results
On May 13, the Office of Personnel Management released the results of the SES survey. The survey was administered in January and February. With a response rate of 65 percent, it promises to give deeper understanding of how the SES corps views the pay for performance system and executive development.
Full results of the study are available on OPM's website.
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2007 Presidential Rank Award Winners Honored at Annual Banquet
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David Walker addressing the Distinguished Executives. |
On September 28, the Office of Personnel Management announced that President Bush has recognized 333 federal executives from 31 agencies with the prestigious 2007 Presidential Rank Awards. Each year, the President honors an elite group of career members of the Senior Executive Service, Senior Level and Scientific and Professional corps who are selected for their outstanding leadership, accomplishments and service.
The Presidential Rank Awards consist of the Rank of Meritorious Executive or Senior Professional, and the nation’s highest civil service award, the Rank of Distinguished Executive or Senior Professional.
SEA’s black tie banquet at the Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms for Presidential Distinguished Rank awardees was held on April 17, 2008, and was preceded by the traditional “morning of reflections" on April 15. Winners of the Meritorious Rank were honored at a joint SEA/Government Executive Magazine half day event, culminating with lunch, on April 18.
Learn more about the Annual Banquet
To view a list of the 2007 Presidential Rank Award winners, select from the links below.
2007 Distinguished Rank Award Winners
2007 Meritorious Rank Award Winners
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SEA's President Testifies on Hill
On February 12, 2008, SEA's President Carol Bonosaro testified before the House Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia regarding the pay for performance systems now in place.
Updates
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...
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The Value of SEA Membership Exceeds Annual Dues
Ever wondered what you get with the dues you pay? Find out now.
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A Conversation About Long Term Care Insurance
On January 28, 2008, SEA invited Paul Forte, Chief Executive Officer, and Joan Melanson, Program Promotion Director, both of the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (LTC) for a conversation on the importance of long-term care planning.
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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 16-17 from 8:15am-5:30pm at 1301 K Street NW, 450 West. 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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SEA Announces New Member Benefit
For SEA members who are new to the SES (and any other members who may wish to attend), SEA will be offering a free 1 ½ hour session, “What’s So Different About the SES Anyway?”
Because the SES is a completely separate personnel system with distinctive provisions, very different from the General Schedule, it is extremely important that new executives – and SES candidates – fully understand this system.
The session will cover rights and responsibilities, benefits, job protection and limited appeal rights, fallback rights, pay for performance, mobility and the 120 day rule. The session will be held throughout the year and new members will be invited to attend within 6 months of joining the Association.
Click here to learn more about SEA's member benefits.
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Executive Pay Schedule to Increase
OPM has posted the 2008 Salary Tables on their website.
Rate of Pay for Members of the SES
| Structure of the SES Pay System | Minimum | Maximum |
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| Agencies with a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System | $114,468 | $172,200 |
| Agencies without a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System | $114.468 | $158,500 |
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Upcoming Events
June 25-27, 2008:
Retirement Planning for Federal Executives and Managers to be held at the Council on Foundations Conference Center in Arlington, VA. For more information, please call 202-331-0004 or e-mail fdr@fdrconferences.org.
September 16-17, 2008:
ExperienceMatters Pre-Retirement Seminar: "Putting Your Experience to Work"
Memorable Quotes
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"We're…here to celebrate an organization which has done a great deal to advance the cause of good government over the last quarter-century, the Senior Executives Association, the SEA….Twenty-five years ago, the SEA was created to represent the interests of career Federal executives… to ensure that the Government's most valued employees would be fairly treated by future congresses and administrations…." Secretary of Energy Bodman at the 2005 Presidential Distinguished Rank Award Banquet 4/21 read the entire quote... |
SEA Quick Fact
SEA's members are drawn overwhelmingly from the most accomplished and elite career government employees. Over 35% of SEA members have received a Presidential Rank Award.
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ACTION Links
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Action is SEA's monthly member newsletter, featuring the latest on the SES, OPM and congressional action, as well as professional development opportunities. Get more information about Action, including current and back issues and advertising information.
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