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Guide To The Senior Executive Service

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE . . . .

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management prepared this Guide to the Senior Executive Service as a tool for agency managers and senior executives. The guide provides general information about key features of the SES.

Human resources management is integral to the achievement of agency missions. Not only can the thoughtful and effective use of human resources management elevate an agency's pursuit of its objectives, but inattention will detract inevitably from an agency's ability to do its job. The key is leadership. Exceptional leaders with the ability to design and implement strategies that maximize employee potential and foster high ethical standards will enable the Government to serve the American people effectively.

The Government needs executives and managers who can lead and motivate people, who are results-driven and achieve those results through partnerships and building coalitions, and who have a keen business sense about using their resources - especially their valuable human resources - to get the best results for all Americans.

The Office of Personnel Management and the Human Resources community are available to help agencies select, develop, and manage a high quality senior executive cadre and a general workforce for the 21st century. Agency Human Resources Directors can answer questions about the SES, or you may contact OPM staff at this address:

Center for Leadership and Executive Resources Policy
U. S. Office of Personnel Management
1900 E Street NW, Room 6500
Washington, DC 20415
(202) 606-8046
via email: SESPolicy@opm.gov