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The SES (Senior Executive Service) is Hiring; Have You Considered Applying?
By Barbara A. Adams, CPRW, CEIP, CFRW, CMRW
The federal government is seeking the men and women with well-honed executive leadership skills and qualifications that can continue to transform government. SES jobs can be found by visiting www.usajobs.opm.gov and perform a search on the keyword SES. This site also provides additional background on the SES or senior executive service concept.
7 Questions to ask yourself if you are considering applying for an Federal SES position:
- Do you share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment which is grounded in the Constitution?
- Are you interested in serving in the key positions within federal government just below the top Presidential appointees?
- Would you like to serve as one of the major links between Presidential appointees and the rest of the Federal work force?
- Are you qualified to lead and oversee nearly every government activity in one of approximately 75 Federal agencies?
- Do you have the personal and professional passion to serve as one of the top executives in Federal Government?
- Are you a visionary leader and able to motivate personnel, build partnerships, and communicate with customers?
- Do you possess solid management skills in order to produce optimum results with limited resources?