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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Date: June 16, 2008. Components to Discuss. Succession Planning Resource Center Streamlined Application Process Developmental Assignments Class Sponsor. Succession Planning Resource Center (SPRC).
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Date: June 16, 2008
Components to Discuss • Succession Planning Resource Center • Streamlined Application Process • Developmental Assignments • Class Sponsor
Succession Planning Resource Center (SPRC) • CDP participants enter background, position and location preferences • System provides current org charts, PD’s and position profiles • System provides biographical info, Depth Charts, Gap Reports, Executive Listings by organization
Depth Charts • For each Executive position provides the current incumbent and optional retirement date • Chart lists Executive candidates for succession based on interest indicated in profile
Streamlined Application Process • Job posted on USAJobs as open continuous for one year with the first cut off date for consideration for the next class being June 30, 2008 • Applicants apply using the USA Staffing online application system • Applicants submit a three page resume
Streamlined Application Process • Applicants are given direction to complete an on-line resume (3 page maximum in length) that: • Uses the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) model; • Reflects the 5 ECQ’s; and • Describes their past work experience
Streamlined Application Process - Ranking • 5-member panel of SES members • Crediting Plan • Score 1 to 5 on each ECQ • Panel members reach consensus • Panel recommends cut off score that is presented to the ERB
Streamlined Application Process – Interviews & Selection • 3 individual interviews with SES members • Consensus reached by 3 Interviewers on Recommend/Not Recommend to ERB • ERB makes final selections
Developmental Assignments • Determined by business units based on retirement info and upcoming/current vacant positions. • Candidates are assigned to one of these positions. Typically, becomes permanent job once complete CDP. • “Assistant to” positions are used where an Exec has indicated he/she will retire. • Candidates typically stay in one assignment for the entire length of the CDP. • Candidate learns on the job while directly contributing to business goals.
Class Sponsor • Class Sponsor is the Lead Instructor • Lead Instructor is a current IRS SES member • Lead Instructor attends all 16 weeks of training with class
Formal Training • General Orientation to the SES • Gettysburg College - Leadership • Orientation to the IRS Business Units • Travel to an IRS Campus • Individual Developmental Assignments • Interagency Training • Capitol Hill Visit
Training • Executives from the Business Units present and participate in orienting the candidates to the various parts of the IRS • The IRS Commissioner & Deputy Commissioners address the class at various times of training and participate in graduation exercises