The Department of Labor invites qualified individuals to apply to its prestigious Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), expected to begin in December 2022. The SESCDP is focused on helping candidates develop their leadership skills and executive core qualifications. Qualified individuals are those who have demonstrated through their performance and experience the potential to assume executive-level positions within the Federal Government.
Summary
The Department of Labor invites qualified individuals to apply to its prestigious Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), expected to begin in December 2022. The SESCDP is focused on helping candidates develop their leadership skills and executive core qualifications. Qualified individuals are those who have demonstrated through their performance and experience the potential to assume executive-level positions within the Federal Government.
Occasional travel - Candidates will be required to travel for training sessions and developmental assignments, as appropriate. These costs are the responsibility of the candidate's organization.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None - This is a developmental opportunity for candidates interested in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Participation in this program does not guarantee placement in a SES position.
Status applicants: are employees serving under career or career-type appointments in the civil service. Status candidates are not entitled to veteran's preference. Participants selected for the Department of Labor's SESCDP who are serving in career or career-type positions will remain employees of their current agencies/organizations, and will retain the grade, series, pay, and status of their current positions, including eligibility for step increases and career ladder promotions.
Non-status applicants: are employees who occupy other than career or career-type appointments within the civil service, e.g., temporary appointments. Participants selected for the Department of Labor's SESCDP who are serving in other than career or career-type appointments will receive an excepted appointment under the Schedule B authority for the duration of the program, which may be extended not to exceed a total of three (3) years.
*Applicants will be asked to indicate status through the questionnaire. Only one category can be identified; candidates may not apply under both categories.
Responsibilities:
The SESCDP is designed to provide a series of developmental experiences which include formal courses and seminars, developmental work assignments, and individual mentoring from current SES members. Participation in this year-long SESCDP will require approximately 6 months away from the candidate's position of record for formal SESCDP activities, this time includes: a 120-day developmental assignment, five 1-week in-person training sessions, and additional virtual training days. Selected candidates' home organization will be responsible for any travel expenses related to training sessions and travel for the developmental assignment. In addition, tuition costs are the responsibility of the candidate's organization.
Key Program Features:
A 12-month program, requiring extensive time away from the position of record
Senior Executive Assessment Center
An Executive Development Plan
Program orientation
Formal mentoring program with assigned mentors
A developmental assignment of at least 120 days, outside the participant's organization
At least 80 hours of executive education; training will be a combination of in person and virtual sessions
Leadership focused site visits
Upon completion of the SESCDP and approval by the Executive Resources Board (ERB), the candidate's Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) will be reviewed by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) for certification. QRB certification allows for non-competitive placement into SES positions. NOTE: Participation in the program does not guarantee placement in a SES position.
In-Person and Virtual Training:
The SESCDP is designed to provide a series of developmental experiences for high potential individuals to prepare them to serve in SES positions. These developmental experiences include formal training and seminars, a four-month assignment outside of the participant's home organization/bureau, core learning sessions that focus on the competencies for successful SES-level performance, and working with an executive mentor. All program selectees will participate in the Senior Executive Assessment Program, resulting in a tailored Executive Development Plan that will guide program development experiences. The SESCDP is a rigorous program, and the curriculum must be completed while balancing current day-to-day job assignments.
The first in-person training session will be held on December 12-16, 2022 in Columbia, South Carolina. Future in-person and virtual training dates will be provided to the Best Qualified candidates.
One year of supervisory experience at the GS-14 level or above is required.
You must submit all required application documents by 11:59pm EDT on the closing date of the announcement. See "Required Documents" section for details.
Qualifications
The Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) requires that all qualified individuals within the civil service have at least one full year of supervisory experience at the GS-14 level or above (REQUIRED), and have demonstrated exceptional executive leadership potential. Supervisory experience includes planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees. Note: Your resume must explicitly demonstrate one full year of supervisory experience.
All qualified candidates must demonstrate executive leadership potential. Applicants must demonstrate a level of competence and potential sufficient to lead, direct, and evaluate programs and activities related to accomplishing a major program's mission. This experience must demonstrate an applied knowledge of management principles, developments, trends, and generally-accepted practices and techniques utilized in effective program planning and problem solving. The applicant should also demonstrate competence in executing the business functions necessary to support a large, complex organization, including those related to resource allocation, budget and finance, human capital management, organization development, contracting and information technology.
Candidates must demonstrate competence and potential for executive development in the five SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), which are the leadership criteria defined by OPM to certify candidates for SES positions. In writing your responses to the ECQs, your narrative must address each ECQ separately in the spaces provided. Each ECQ should contain at least two examples describing your experiences and accomplishments/results. Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages.It is recommended that applicants draft their ECQs in a Word document first, then cut and paste into the spaces provided following each ECQ to ensure length requirements.
ECQ 1.Leading Change: This core qualification involves 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.
Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking and Vision.
ECQ 2.Leading People: This core qualification involves 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.
Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Other, and Team Building
ECQ 3.Results Driven: This core qualification involves 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.
Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving and Technical Credibility
ECQ 4. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management.
ECQ 5. Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves 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.
Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, and Influencing/Negotiating.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this opportunity.
Additional information
Selection for this program will be based solely on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or membership in an employee organization.
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Current DOL employee's salary and benefits will be paid by their current employing office. Travel and training costs are to be paid by the candidate's current employing office.
Non-DOL federal participants' salary and benefits will be paid by the participant's employing agency. Travel and training costs are to be paid by the candidate's current employing office.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your experience and your responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Minimum Qualifications Review: Your application will be reviewed for completeness and to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications requirements. It is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the ECQs. If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, your application will be rated ineligible. Applicants who meet all requirements will move on for further consideration.
Executive Rating Panel: Your application will be reviewed by a panel of current SES members to determine the quality and extent to which you possess the Executive Core Qualifications. Applicants who are determined to be Best Qualified by the rating panel will move on to the next step in the assessment process, the structured interview.
Structured Interview/Oral Presentation: You will be interviewed by a panel of current SES members. The structured interview will focus on a number of specific competencies. In addition, you will be required to give a 5 minute oral presentation on a topic provided to you prior to the structured interview. The structured interview panel will make recommendations to the Executive Resources Board, who will make the final selections.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are REQUIRED. If you do not submit all of the documents listed below, you will not be considered.
1. Resume - Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the qualifications requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:
- Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
- Information about your work experience related to this position including:
Job title, series and grade
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
2. A narrative statement, addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Each ECQ must be addressed separately. Your narrative statement must not exceed a total of 10 pages.
3. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your current Federal status, tenure and grade.
Please note that all required documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on the closing date of this announcement. Application materials received after the closing date will not be considered for the program.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the "Apply" button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through the 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Labor, Ofc Asst Sec Admin and Management
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20210
United States
Next steps
The Division of Executive Resources will conduct a minimum qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated by a panel. Applicants who are determined to be Best Qualified by the rating panel will move on to the structured interview. The structured interview panel will make recommendations to the Executive Resources Board, in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary of Labor, who will make the final selections.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are REQUIRED. If you do not submit all of the documents listed below, you will not be considered.
1. Resume - Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the qualifications requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:
- Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
- Information about your work experience related to this position including:
Job title, series and grade
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
2. A narrative statement, addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Each ECQ must be addressed separately. Your narrative statement must not exceed a total of 10 pages.
3. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your current Federal status, tenure and grade.
Please note that all required documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on the closing date of this announcement. Application materials received after the closing date will not be considered for the program.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section.
Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include: start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the "Apply" button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click “Start Application” and proceed through the 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. At Step 5, click “Continue to Agency Site”.
STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL) On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY”. Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 – On the “Review and Submit” step, click “Submit Application” The last “Confirmation” step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then “Update Application”.
Labor, Ofc Asst Sec Admin and Management
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20210
United States
Next steps
The Division of Executive Resources will conduct a minimum qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated by a panel. Applicants who are determined to be Best Qualified by the rating panel will move on to the structured interview. The structured interview panel will make recommendations to the Executive Resources Board, in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary of Labor, who will make the final selections.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
