1. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER June 2014 Senior Executive Service (SES) Selection Process

2. Abbreviations and Definitions 1 Executive Resources Board: Agency level committee charged with advising the agency head on the SES hiring. ERB Executive Core Qualifications: Criteria used to assess candidate’s executive level experience. ECQ Qualifications Review Board: Interagency SES panel managed and administered by OPM – Reviews and approves SES applicants for entry into the SES.. QRB Technical Qualifications: Job specific qualifications. TQ

3. SES Hiring Methods 2 Requires a resume, separate narratives addressing ECQs (10 page limit), and TQs. Traditional 88.2% Requires only a resume (5 page limit which must contain ECQs) and TQs. Resume-Based 11.7% Requires a resume (5 page limit), separate narratives addressing selected competencies underlying ECQs (5 page limit), and TQs. Accomplishment Record 0.1%

4. Selection Process Hiring Process Steps 1. Initiate Request to Recruit 2. Obtain ERB Approval 3. Prepare Announcement 4. Open Job 5. Evaluate Applications 6. Rate and Rank Applications 7. Issue Certificate of Top Candidates 8. Interview, Conduct References, Select 9. Obtain ERB Approval 10. Make Tentative Offer 11. Obtain Qualifications Review Board (QRB) Approval

5. Selection Process 4 1. Initiate Request to Recruit2. Obtain ERB Approval

6. Selection Process 5 ECQs & TQs Area of Consideration Salary Range 3. Prepare Vacancy Announcement Minimum 14 days 4. Open Job Determine if applicants meet minimum qualifications 5. Evaluate Applications

7. Selection Process 6 Assess qualifications Identify top candidates for interviews 6. Rate and Rank Provide list to hiring official 7. List of Top Candidates Prepared

8. Selection Process 7 8. Interview, Conduct Reference Checks, Make Selection 9. Obtain ERB Approval

9. Selection Process 8 10. Make Tentative Job Offer 11. Obtain QRB Approval

10. Tips Review announcement carefully and ensure that you submit all required documents Address technical qualifications - be thorough but succinct Review assessment questions carefully Review the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications use Context, Challenge, Action, Results (CCAR) model to address ECQs Don’t wait until the last minute to apply Have a current or former SES member review your application Interview – Be prepared t 9