Improving the Recruitment, Retention, and Utilization of Federal Scientists and Engineers

This book assesses the capacity of the federal government to recruit and retain highly qualified scientists and engineers for federal service. It recommends more vigorous use of the existing Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990 (FEPCA), as well as changes in legislation. It discusses the variety of management structures needed to support the different missions of federal agencies and identifies where organizational responsibility for implementing changes should lie.Table of ContentsFRONT MATTEREXECUTIVE SUMMARY1 INTRODUCTION2 THE CHANGING EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT3 COPING WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM4 FEDERAL PAY REFORM5 NEXT STEPS AND RECOMMENDATIONSREFERENCESAPPENDIXES