OPM Director
Executive orders directing the OPM Director · 16 in Obama · 70 all terms.
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16 shown · Obama
Amending the Civil Service Rules, Executive Order 13488, and Executive Order 13467 To Modernize the Executive Branch-Wide Governance Structure and Processes for Security Clearances, Suitability and Fitness for Employment, and Credentialing, and Related Matters
This executive order restructures the federal government's security clearance, suitability, and credentialing systems by amending prior executive orders and Civil Service Rules. It establishes the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB) as the primary investigative service provider, creates a Performance Accountability Council to drive enterprise-wide reform, and designates specific executive agents (OPM for suitability/credentialing, DNI for security) to standardize vetting processes across agencies with emphasis on reciprocity, continuous vetting, and information technology modernization.
Providing for the Appointment in the Competitive Service of Certain Employees of the Foreign Service
This executive order creates a noncompetitive hiring pathway into the federal civil service for Foreign Service Limited Non-Career Appointment employees who complete at least 48 months of continuous service, allowing them to be appointed to competitive service positions across executive branch agencies without going through standard competitive examinations.
Providing for the Appointment of Alumni of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, and the Critical Language Scholarship Program to the Competitive Service
This executive order grants Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) for federal competitive service appointments to alumni of three State Department international exchange programs—Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, and Critical Language Scholarship Program—who are certified by the Secretary of State and pass OPM examinations. Appointments must generally occur within one year of program completion, with possible extensions up to three years for military service, higher education, or other approved activities.
Delegation of Function to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management
This executive order delegates to the OPM Director the President's authority to direct OPM to establish emergency leave transfer programs for federal employees, requiring OMB consultation and presidential notification. It does not create any enforceable rights or benefits.
Charitable Fundraising
This executive order updates the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the federal workplace charitable giving program, by replacing outdated terminology ('voluntary agencies' with 'voluntary health and welfare organizations'), allowing annuitants to contribute through annuity allotments, permitting unaffiliated local organizations to participate, and restructuring campaign administration with outreach coordinators and central campaign administrators under OPM direction.
Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
This executive order implements annual pay adjustments for federal employees, military personnel, and certain senior officials effective January 1, 2016. It updates statutory pay schedules including the General Schedule, Senior Executive Service, Executive/Legislative/Judicial salaries, uniformed services pay, locality payments, and administrative law judges' pay.
Half-Day Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Thursday, December 24, 2015
This executive order grants federal executive branch employees a half-day off on Thursday, December 24, 2015, the day before Christmas. Agency heads may exempt certain offices and employees for national security, defense, or other public need reasons. The order ensures affected employees receive appropriate pay and leave treatment under existing statutes.
Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Friday, December 26, 2014
This executive order declares Friday, December 26, 2014 a federal holiday, closing all executive branch departments and agencies with exceptions for national security, defense, and other public needs. It ensures affected employees receive appropriate pay and leave treatment under existing statutes.
Conversion Authority for Criminal Investigators (Special Agents) of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
This executive order grants the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) authority to non-competitively convert Schedule B criminal investigators (special agents) to career civil service appointments after three years of satisfactory service, bringing ATF in line with other federal law enforcement agencies. The Office of Personnel Management is directed to issue implementing regulations.
Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
This executive order implements statutorily-mandated pay rate adjustments for federal civilian employees, senior executives, military personnel, judges, and certain elected officials for 2013, maintaining 2010 pay levels through 2013 as required by continuing appropriations laws. It supersedes the prior December 2012 order and sets specific effective dates for military pay (January 1, 2013) and other schedules (first pay period on or after January 1, 2013).
Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Monday, December 24, 2012
This executive order closes all executive branch departments and agencies on Monday, December 24, 2012, excusing federal employees from duty for the day before Christmas. Agency heads may exempt certain offices and employees for national security, defense, or other public needs.
Recruiting and Hiring Students and Recent Graduates
This executive order establishes the Pathways Programs to help federal agencies recruit and hire students and recent graduates by creating exceptions to competitive hiring rules. It creates three programs—Internship, Recent Graduates, and Presidential Management Fellows—under a new Schedule D excepted service category, while revoking several predecessor programs.
Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
This executive order implements the federal pay raise authorized by the Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011, adjusting pay rates for civilian federal employees, senior executives, uniformed service members, judges, members of Congress, the Vice President, and administrative law judges. It supersedes the previous year's pay adjustment order (EO 13525) and sets specific effective dates for the new pay schedules.
Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals With Disabilities
This executive order directs federal agencies to increase recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities, with specific numerical goals and mandatory training programs. It revives implementation of a 2000 Clinton-era hiring target of 100,000 additional workers with disabilities over 5 years, requires agency-specific plans with performance targets, and mandates improvements to return-to-work programs for injured federal employees.
Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
This executive order implements annual pay adjustments for federal employees, military personnel, and certain officials for 2010. It sets new rates for statutory pay systems, senior executives, executive/legislative/judicial salaries, uniformed services, locality pay, and administrative law judges, with most schedules taking effect on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2010.
Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance
This executive order mandates federal agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy and water efficiency, eliminate waste, and adopt sustainable practices in buildings, fleets, and procurement. It establishes a comprehensive framework with specific reduction targets, reporting requirements, and oversight mechanisms through the Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Management and Budget.