3.0.0 6042 2021-04-19T19:39:25Z 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z House H HR 2012-06-27 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MORAN:H.R. 6042.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 18, Clause 8;[Page H4157]]]> hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee House Standing Referred to 2012-06-27T14:00:52Z Senior Executive Service Reform Act of 2012 112 2249 S 2012-03-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2168-2171) Related bill CRS 2012-06-27 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2012-06-27 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1152) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2012-06-27 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2012-06-27 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress M000933 Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] JAMES MORAN D VA P. 8 N C001078 Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] Gerald Connolly D VA E. 11 2012-06-27 True V000128 Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8] Chris Van Hollen D MD 8 2012-06-27 True N000147 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] ELEANOR NORTON D DC HOLMES 0 2012-06-28 False Government Operations and Politics Administrative law and regulatory procedures Congressional oversight Disability and paralysis Executive agency funding and structure Federal officials Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Minority employment Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Performance measurement Women's employment Government Operations and Politics 00 2012-06-27 Introduced in House 2012-08-02T19:07:30Z Senior Executive Service Reform Act of 2012 - Amends provisions of federal law relating to the Senior Executive Service (SES) to: (1) reduce from 25% to 15% the number of SES positions at the start of each fiscal year that may be filled by noncareer appointees; (2) require the head of each federal agency to create a position of assistant secretary for administration or management and appoint a career SES employee to fill such position; and (3) require agency heads to appoint career SES employees to positions with direct responsibility for agency-wide functions in acquisition, information technology, and human resources.

Requires each federal agency to: (1) evaluate any SES position that becomes vacant to determine the skills and qualifications necessary for the position, (2) ensure that vacant positions are open for a reasonable period of time and that application requirements are streamlined, (3) ensure that applicants for a vacant position receive timely notification of the status of their application, and (4) take steps to strengthen candidate development programs to prepare aspiring leaders for the SES.

Prohibits the use of quotas or forced distribution of ratings for performance appraisals. Provides for annual pay adjustments for senior executives and other senior employees rated at the fully successful level or higher.

Includes executive performance awards and bonuses in basic pay for purposes of calculating retirement annuities.

Requires a written explanation for an SES performance rating if such rating is lowered from the initial recommendation.

Requires: (1) the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish a Senior Executive Service Resource Office in OPM to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of the SES and its hiring process, advance its professionalism, and promote diversity; (2) senior executives appointed to the SES to create an executive development plan that includes continuing development, training, and mentoring goals; and (3) agency heads to oversee the establishment of an onboarding program to provide new SES appointees an overview of their role and responsibilities, the agency's mission, priorities, and strategic plan, and SES rules and regulations. Allows agencies to establish a rotation program for career SES appointees.

Requires each federal agency to: (1) incorporate in its executive performance plans an objective for holding executives accountable for addressing employee satisfaction; and (2) submit a plan to OPM to enhance and maximize opportunities in SES for the advancement and appointment of minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.

]]> Senior Executive Service Reform Act of 2012 Short Titles as Introduced Senior Executive Service Reform Act of 2012 Display Title Senior Executive Service Reform Act of 2012 Official Title as Introduced To amend title 5, United States Code, to reform the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes. Introduced in House 2012-06-27T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr6042ih/xml/BILLS-112hr6042ih.xml 2012-06-27 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.