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Can I get a copy of my SF-50 from the Office of Personnel Management?

by Bureaupat Nov 20 2009, 08:02 AM Dear Bureaupat, I live in Washington, D.C. Can I just go to the Office of Personnel Management to get a copy of my SF-50? Dear Local, Wow, the questions about the SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, just keep on rollin' in. Unfortunately, this is one situation were living in Washington, D.C. — home of the federal government and ...

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Are congressional staffers covered under federal government pay plans?

by Bureaupat Nov 19 2009, 08:30 AM Dear Bureaupat,I'm considering moving up in government. That is, up to Capitol Hill as a congressional staffer. Can you tell me whether or not congressional staffers are covered by a federal government pay plan? Dear Hill-Bound, Moving from the halls of the federal bureaucracy to the home of Congress beneath the Capitol dome is quite a ...

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Can the new GI Bill be used for graduate education?

by Bureaupat Nov 18 2009, 07:33 AM Dear Bureaupat, I earned a Masters in Aerospace Administration in 2004 and retired from active duty as a USAF Master Sergent in 2005. Would the new post-9/11 GI Bill allow me to apply for a second graduate degree or a doctorate in education? Dear Graduate, The new Post-9/11 GI Bill is complex (what isn't these days!), so I'm ...

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What is the federal Career Development Program (CDP)?

by Bureaupat Nov 17 2009, 07:10 AM Dear Bureaupat, I am a GS-14 and I have a federal government mentor who is a career member of the Senior Executive Service. He has recommend that I apply for a Career Development Program (CDP). Can you enlighten me on this program and why I should or should not apply? Dear Governmentee, Count yourself lucky to have a formal ...

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What will my new grade and step be for my government promotion?

by Bureaupat Nov 16 2009, 07:11 AM Dear BureauPat, I am a GS 14 with permanent status. If I apply for another government job in a different agency which is advertised as GS 15, what will my new step level be if I'm selected for the new position? Dear Promotion Seeker, During these economic times, we all need and want the extra cash, but don't forget that when ...

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What is the deadline for holiday mail to service members?

by Bureaupat Nov 13 2009, 09:55 AM Dear Bureaupat, I have loved ones that are serving in the military overseas during the holiday and I want to ensure that they get my holiday mail.  What is the deadline to ensure they get my holiday cheer? Dear Holiday Mailer, Great question, especially after Veterans Day when we are remembering those that have served and ...

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What is the Senior Executive Service (SES)?

by Bureaupat Nov 12 2009, 01:02 AM Dear Bureaupat, I'm an aspiring federal worker who is interested in increased responsibilities. I have risen up the GS ranks fairly quickly and I'm currently a GS-14. Can you tell me more about the Senior Executive Service and if I have a chance in obtaining an appointment? Dear Aspiring Fed, You sound like a fast burner, so ...

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How many billions are being spent to oversee the stimulus package?

by Bureaupat Nov 11 2009, 12:06 AM Dear Bureaupat, When government hands out money in any of its spending programs, it also costs money to make sure that the funds are being spent properly... and then even more money to monitor the results. How much of the $800 billion stimulus package is being spent to oversee how the money is being spent? Dear Oversighted, You are ...

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What tenure group does the Senior Executive Service (SES) fall into?

by Bureaupat Nov 10 2009, 12:20 AM Dear Bureaupat, What tenure group does the Senior Executive Service (SES) fall into? Is it tenure group "0" for the duration of their appointments? Dear SESer, Understanding your tenure status is absolutely critical. Most feds just glance over their SF-50 personnel form and walk blindly into their federal career, only to run ...

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Does my 21 months of federal service count towards a career federal appointment?

by Bureaupat Nov 09 2009, 09:06 AM Dear Bureaupat, I was a DoD intern who completed 21 months of a career development program and was promoted to GS-9 but did not complete the program due to personal reasons. A year later I re-entered the government at the same grade. Does my time as an intern count towards a career federal appointment? Dear Intern, As you probably ...

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