The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission invites qualified individuals to apply to its prestigious Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), expected to begin in December 2022. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission invites qualified individuals to apply to its prestigious Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), expected to begin in December 2022. Qualified individuals are those who have demonstrated through their performance and experience the potential to assume executive-level positions within the federal government.
Location Negotiable After Selection, United States
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - 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.
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 EEOC'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 EEOC'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.
Responsibilities:
EEOC's 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, including time for the development assignment and training sessions. 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 and travel expenses will be centrally funded for EEOC employees'.
Key Program Features:
A 12-month program, requiring extensive time away from the position of record
Senior Executive Assessment Program
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.
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.
Applicants may be required to accept developmental assignments away from their current duty station. Geographic mobility is required as a condition of the SESCDP.
The applicant is expected to accept developmental activities that may require functional, organizational and geographical mobility.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
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.
Qualifications
The EEOC 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). In addition, you 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.
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. Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking and Vision
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. Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Other, and Team Building
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. Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving and Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management
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. 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.
The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the HR Specialist listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.
Cost: Current EEOC employee's salary and benefits will be paid by their current employing office. Tuition and travel expenses will be centrally funded.
Non-EEOC 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 for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Minimum Qualifications Review
Your application will be reviewed for completeness and to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications requirements. 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 (ECQs). 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 - it 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
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into https://login.usajobs.gov/Access/Transition select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
US
Next steps
We 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, 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 - it 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
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into https://login.usajobs.gov/Access/Transition select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
US
Next steps
We 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, 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.
