NOTE: The closing date of this announcement has been extended to Friday, June 28, 2024.
The Department of the Interior invites qualified individuals to apply to its prestigious Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), expected to begin in December 2024. Qualified individuals are those who have demonstrated through their performance and experience the potential to assume executive-level positions within the Federal Government.
Summary
NOTE: The closing date of this announcement has been extended to Friday, June 28, 2024.
The Department of the Interior invites qualified individuals to apply to its prestigious Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), expected to begin in December 2024. 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 participants home organization.
NOTE: The closing date of this announcement has been extended to Friday, June 28, 2024.
The Department of the Interior invites qualified individuals to apply to its prestigious Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), expected to begin in December 2024. Qualified individuals are those who have demonstrated through their performance and experience the potential to assume executive-level positions within the Federal Government.
The Department of the Interior'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 5 months away from the candidate's position of record for formal SESCDP activities.
NOTE: Additional selections may be made for a second multi-agency SESCDP class.
Key Program Features:
A 12-month program, requiring extensive time away from the position of record
A 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
Developmental activities that may include events and site visits that further develop a candidate's understanding of the Department of the Interior's mission, programs and challenges.
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 occupy positions in the SES. 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 a 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.
You must submit all required application documents by 11:59 pm EDT on the closing date of the announcement.
Participants may be required to accept developmental assignments away from their current duty station. Geographic mobility is required as a condition of the Department of Interior SESCDP. Participants are expected to accept developmental activities that may require functional, organizational and geographical mobility.
One year of the supervisory experience at the GS-14 level or above (or equivalent level experience in the private sector) is required.
Cost: The selectee's home bureau/office/organization is responsible for tuition, travel costs and additional expenses for training, developmental assignments, and other program requirements. Upon selection, the selectee and their supervisor will be required to sign an agreement accepting the responsibility of the cost of program tuition, travel and other expenses for the program.
The Following Applicants will NOT be considered for the program:
Current or former Career SES members or equivalents
Former SES CDP graduates from any agency
Current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the Executive Branch
NOTE: The closing date of this announcement has been extended to Friday, June 28, 2024.
The Department of the Interior 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 (or equivalent level experience in the private sector) 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 order to be considered. Team lead and other non-supervisory leadership experience does not meet this requirement).
Candidates must demonstrate competence and potential for executive development in the five SES ECQs, which are the leadership criteria defined by OPM to certify candidates for SES positions. An OPM-administered QRB will certify candidates on their demonstrated mastery of the ECQ's. OPM's Guide to the SES Qualifications provides detailed information on the ECQs. You can access OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications here https://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
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 Department of the Interior provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, evaluations, and/or hiring process, please notify the announcement point of contact at the bottom of this announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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.
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 ECQ-based competencies. In addition, you will be required to give a 5- minute ad-hoc 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.
The selection process for the Department of the Interior SESCDP strictly follows federal merit staffing principles.
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.
NOTE: The closing date of this announcement has been extended to Friday, June 28, 2024.
Please DO NOT submit any documents that are not requested, including but not limited to training certificates, letter of recommendations, writing samples, transcripts, documentation of professional certifications and performance appraisals. These documents will not be provided to the rating or interview panels and it takes extra time for HR to extract the documents from packages before moving them forward.
The following documents are REQUIRED. If you do not submit any of the documents listed below, you will not be considered.
A resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the qualifications requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. It should emphasize your level of responsibilities, including supervisory experience, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:
Full name, email address, and day and evening telephone numbers
Information about your work experience related to this position including:
Job title, series and grade
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and location.
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
Failure to provide sufficient information (as outlined above) in order to make a qualifications determination will result in you being eliminated from consideration. Do NOT include date of birth, social security number, last four of your social security number, or any other sensitive information. Do not encrypt or password protect any of your documents. If we are unable to access any of your document, you will be eliminated from consideration.
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.
Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows occupational series (Box 17), grade (Box 18), tenure (Box 24), and position occupied (Box 34). Failure to provide an SF-50 with these boxes complete will result in elimination from consideration.
The following documents should be submitted as applicable:
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
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/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EDT on the closing date of the announcement.
To apply for this position, click the APPLY button on the right side of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all the required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS Account and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select APPLY to continue. Please ensure that you select the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Office of Human Capital, Executive Resources Division
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC, DC 20240
US
Next steps
We will conduct a minimum qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested documents. Applicants who meet the 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 final selections.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
NOTE: The closing date of this announcement has been extended to Friday, June 28, 2024.
Please DO NOT submit any documents that are not requested, including but not limited to training certificates, letter of recommendations, writing samples, transcripts, documentation of professional certifications and performance appraisals. These documents will not be provided to the rating or interview panels and it takes extra time for HR to extract the documents from packages before moving them forward.
The following documents are REQUIRED. If you do not submit any of the documents listed below, you will not be considered.
A resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the qualifications requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. It should emphasize your level of responsibilities, including supervisory experience, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:
Full name, email address, and day and evening telephone numbers
Information about your work experience related to this position including:
Job title, series and grade
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and location.
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
Failure to provide sufficient information (as outlined above) in order to make a qualifications determination will result in you being eliminated from consideration. Do NOT include date of birth, social security number, last four of your social security number, or any other sensitive information. Do not encrypt or password protect any of your documents. If we are unable to access any of your document, you will be eliminated from consideration.
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.
Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows occupational series (Box 17), grade (Box 18), tenure (Box 24), and position occupied (Box 34). Failure to provide an SF-50 with these boxes complete will result in elimination from consideration.
The following documents should be submitted as applicable:
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
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/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EDT on the closing date of the announcement.
To apply for this position, click the APPLY button on the right side of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all the required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS Account and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select APPLY to continue. Please ensure that you select the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Office of Human Capital, Executive Resources Division
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC, DC 20240
US
Next steps
We will conduct a minimum qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested documents. Applicants who meet the 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 final selections.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
