What Is the NSPS
December, 04, 2014
NSPS is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) flexible and responsive civilian management system that:
• Values performance and contribution
• Encourages communication
• Supports broader skill development
• Promotes excellence in the workplace
NSPS modernizes a 50-year-old civil service system, allowing DoD to better attract, recruit, retain, compensate, reward, and manage employees. The system focuses on people, performance, and employment decisions that are cost-effective and best for business practice.
Five Things You Don’t Want to Hear from the Qualifications Review Board
July, 29, 2014
The role of a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) is to give a fair and objective review of each set of ECQs. However, having said that, over the past several years, we have seen QRBs being especially tough. Many clients write their own ECQs without professional guidance, are rejected by the QRB, and then come to us for executive assistance in helping to rewrite their ECQs.
Here are the top five reasons that applicants have been getting their ECQs rejected:
Is a Candidate Development Program (CDP) Right for You?
April, 21, 2014
Are you a GS-14 or GS-15 who feels that the Senior Executive Service (SES) could be in your future?
If so, you might want to consider a CDP. You can find plenty of detailed information from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), but here’s the overall idea: Imagine stepping out of your normal career path and daily activities to participate in a 12-month program (sometimes longer) designed to enhance your leadership, scope of experience, and executive potential.
States With The Most SES Members
April, 13, 2014
How does your state stack up? Opportunity exists all around the country, but below is a quick view of the states with the most SES members.
Excellence in Government Fellows Program Fall 2012
August, 16, 2012
Applications
The deadline for applications for the Fall 2012 program is September 28, 2012. All applicants are required to complete an online application that includes:
• Background information
• Current resume
• Supervisor recommendation
• One essay
Who should apply to the Excellence in Government Fellows Program?
