[blindlaw] Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), HHS Office of the Secretary, Job Announcement Number HHS-OS-CDP-14-1064293

[Nightingale, Noel]

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https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/363445200

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Job Title: Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP)
Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Job Announcement Number:HHS-OS-CDP-14-1064293
SALARY RANGE:

$124,995.00 to $157,100.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Friday, March 07, 2014 to Saturday, April 05, 2014

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0301-00

POSITION INFORMATION:

Part Time - Temporary


DUTY LOCATIONS:

25 vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC

WHO MAY APPLY:

All groups of qualified individuals within the civil service

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American!  At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.  Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
The Department of Health and Human Services is sponsoring a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) which is targeted to begin in July 2014.  We are anticipating a class size of 20-25 participants. The SESCDP prepares individuals who have demonstrated executive potential for senior leadership positions.  Participants in the program engage in developmental assignments and formal training activities to enhance their executive competencies and to increase their awareness of public policy, programs, and issues. The program promotes the development of a Government-wide, as well as an agency-wide, corporate SES culture through exposure to ideas and concepts across Government, and ensures that HHS has a sufficient pool of well qualified and diverse candidates to meet present and future executive needs.
Candidates who successfully complete the program and receive certification of their executive qualifications by the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board under the criterion of 5 U.S.C. 3393(c)(2)(B), will be eligible for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.  Participation in the program does not guarantee placement in a SES position.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
·         Occasional Travel
·         Occasional travel will include the one week off site orientation in Washington, DC.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
·         No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
·         U.S. Citizenship is required
·         Must be a current Federal Civil Service Employee
·         Application package must be received by closing date of the announcement
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DUTIES:
Program Curriculum
Length of Program:  This is a 12-18 month, part-time program.  Participants normally continue to occupy their regular positions except while they are attending training or seminars, or while on rotational assignments.

Orientation:  Participant will begin the program by attending the 1-week SESCDP orientation in Washington, D.C.  During the orientation session, participants will assess their leadership skills; select mentors and develop their Executive Development Plans (EDPs).

Individual Needs Assessment:  Each participant completes a 360 assessment exercise prior to the orientation week, which is designed to determine those competencies which will be developed or reinforced during the program.  Results of this assessment will be discussed individually with each participant during orientation.

Senior Advisor (Mentor):  Through their experience, proven capabilities, and management perspective, SES senior advisors assist participants in further clarifying their developmental objectives and in identifying developmental assignments and activities.  Typically, candidates will meet monthly with their mentor to review progress on their EDP, but also to talk through situations related to their EDPs.

Executive Development Plan:  An Executive Development Plan (EDP) is prepared by each participant, together with the immediate supervisor and the senior advisor.  The EDP is used to identify, track, and document completion of competency-based needs of the participants.  It is approved by an HHS Executive Resources Board, and is updated or revised, as needed, throughout the program.

Rotational Assignment:  Significantly challenging rotational assignments totaling at least 4 months of full-time service are required of all participants.  One assignment at the executive level must be at least 90 continuous days in a position other than, and substantially different from the candidate's position of record.  These assignments must have executive level responsibilities and are designed to help prepare participants for the nature and scope of positions they are likely to assume in the SES.

Interagency Training:  The program requires at least 80 hours of formal interagency training throughout the duration of the program that addresses the executive core qualifications and their application to SES positions Government-wide.  The training experience includes interaction with a wide mix of senior managers and executives outside the candidate's organization or agency to foster a broader perspective.

HHS External and Internal Developmental Activities:  Candidates participate in specifically selected external and internal training events, and other planned developmental activities and tailored management seminars which will be scheduled throughout the period of the SESCDP.  These seminars and activities supplement the rotational assignment and the interagency training experience.

Progress Review:  Progress in meeting EDP requirements is closely monitored by the SESCDP Program Manager, senior advisor (mentor), and the Executive Resources Board (ERB), and is evaluated periodically to assure timely completion of program activities.

Candidate Certification:  After a candidate completes the program, the ERB determines if the candidate successfully completed all SESCDP requirements and demonstrated that he or she is prepared to serve as a member of the SES or if more development is needed.  Once the ERB determines that a candidate has successfully completed the program, the candidate, in collaboration with the SESCDP Program Manager, prepares all OPM-required QRB documentation.  If the ERB determines that more development is needed, it will provide the candidate with specific recommendations for additional training or development assignments necessary to successfully complete the SESCDP.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To be considered, applicants must meet the requirements described below by the closing date of the program announcement:
Applicants must have 1 year of supervisory experience
Applicants must have experience equivalent to the GS-15 in the Federal service
Supervisory experience includes planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees.
Applicants must have experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-15 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include serving as a head of a major organization or program within a bureau or company involving work in planning and directing specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and national significance and performing work of outstanding difficulty and responsibility while exercising independent judgment.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess, OR have the potential for development in, the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below:
We recommend that your résumé (5-page maximum) emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. Those who review your application must be able to determine from your resume that you meet the requirements versus the applicant addressing the ECQs separately.
The application process used to recruit for this program is the RESUME-ONLY method.  Although you should not address the ECQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly reflected in your resume.

Any information in excess of 5 pages WILL NOT be considered.  Please note that if a cover letter is submitted, it will count towards the 5 page Limit.  Do not submit separate statements addressing the ECQs.
A sample 5-page resume that incorporates ECQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 29 - 37) http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf


EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Additional information on the ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
HHS uses merit staffing procedures to evaluate and select participants for the program.  Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience, education and potential to master the five ECQs.  Qualified applicants will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel composed of senior executives or equivalent.  An Executive Resources Board will conduct interviews of the highly qualified applicants.  Final selections for the SESCDP among the best qualified will be recommended by the departmental Executive Resources Board and approved by the Secretary.


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BENEFITS:
Selected candidates who are serving in career or career-type appointments will continue to enjoy the same excellent Federal benefits including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Long Term Care Insurance; Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 10 paid holidays per year; and transit benefits.  Benefits for selected candidates serving in other than a career or career-type appointments will be determined at time of appointment.


OTHER INFORMATION:
Geographic Mobility
HHS SESCDP participants must sign geographic mobility statements to be selected for the program.  Participants are expected to accept developmental assignments that may involve organizational, functional, and/or geographic mobility.
Candidate Status
Candidates selected from within HHS serving in career or career-type appointments retain their grade, pay, and status of their current position while completing the program and remain employees of their current organizations.
Candidates selected from outside the agency who are currently serving in career or career-type appointments in other agencies may participate in the program while serving in their current agencies upon negotiation of a Memorandum of Understanding with the candidate's home agency.
Candidates selected who are serving in other than career or career-type appointments (e.g. temporary appointments) are offered limited-term excepted-service appointments (comparable to a Schedule B appointment) at Grade 15 level for the duration of their participation in the program, but not to exceed 3 years.  Such appointments are made to full-time positions created for SESCDP developmental purposes and may not be used to fill regular positions on a continuing basis.  The appointments do not confer civil service status.  If an SESCDP participant serving on a limited-term excepted service appointment discontinues participation in the SESCDP for any reason, his or her employment with HHS terminates because it is authorized only for executive development positions established in conjunction with the SESCDP.  Similarly, if the participant graduates from the SESCDP, but does not obtain an SES position before the appointment expires, his or her appointment with the agency also terminates.
Cost
Current HHS employee's salary and benefits will be paid by their current OPDIV/STAFFDIV employing office. Travel and executive level interagency training costs are to be paid by the candidate's current OPDIV/STAFFDIV employing office.
Non-HHS federal participants' salary and benefits will be paid by the participant's employing agency as well as all program related activities.
Non-HHS federal participants will be detailed to HHS from their employing agency for that portion of the program devoted to four-month developmental assignments.  Non-HHS federal participants will remain in their employing agency for the remainder of the program.



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HOW TO APPLY:
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application.  Your application for this vacancy should be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.  If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance.

We recommend that your resume addressing the Executive Core Qualifications include examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions.

To begin the application process, select the "Apply Online" button on the right side of the screen.  Follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.  Please be sure to click the 'Finished' button when completing your online application.


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
A complete application package will consist of:
1.    Resume: 5 page maximum (cover letter will be counted as an extra page)
2.    SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your current Federal status, tenure and grade (Note:  HHS employees applying to this announcement do not need to submit an SF-50)
3.    If you are a non-status Federal candidate claiming 5-point Veteran's Preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility
4.    If you are a non-status Federal candidate claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, please submit an SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by that form. You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.

All supplemental documents may be submitted electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.  You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1.    Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio;
2.    Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer.  The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pfg, .pdf, .doc, .docx; or
3.    Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to (202) 401-3707.

If you experience a problem submitting the supplemental documents electronically, you may submit by email directly to Eva Yilla at evangeline.yilla at hhs.gov.  By submitting an application, you agree to fully participate in and complete all requirements of the program, if selected.  This may require rescheduling activities previously planned during the program.  Program requirements cannot be waived.  If selected as a CDP participant, one of the program requirements is that you attend a one-week off-site orientation program in Washington, DC.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Saturday, April 5, 2014.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Evangeline Yilla
Phone: (202)401-2389
Email: EVANGELINE.YILLA at HHS.GOV
Agency Information:
HHS OHR Executive Resources
200 Independence Ave
Suite 801
Washington, DC
20201
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application upon the closing date of the announcement.  Applicants who submit an incomplete application or are found not qualified will be notified at the time of that determination.  All qualified applicants will be notified in writing whether or not they are selected for the program at the conclusion of the selection process.

Control Number: 363445200
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