Office of Leadership (DCMS-DPR-5)

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Commandant (DCMS-DPR-5)
U.S. Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
Stop 7907
Washington, D.C. 20593-7907

DHS Fellows Program (502027)

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About the Course

The DHS Fellows Program strengthens the leadership skills of GS-14-15 full time employees (or equivalent that may include pay banding and/or uniformed pay grade) through a proven combination of innovative coursework, best practices benchmarking, challenging action-learning projects, executive coaching and assessments, and Department-wide networking – all tailored to DHS’s unique operating environment. The DHS Fellows Program enhances collaboration, promotes a common vision, and ultimately ensures that DHS leadership delivers the right results to the American people.

This program provides a rigorous 10-month curriculum which includes site visits, residential sessions in key DHS locations, coaching, instruction, and one 60-90 day rotational assignment. Developed by the Partnership for Public Service and managed by the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, the DHS Fellows Program prepares a cadre of leaders selected throughout the Department who are committed to bringing a joint perspective to leading people and mission in a variety of disciplines.

Participant Objectives

  • To address issues related to risk management, the application of adaptive force packages, cross-cutting infrastructure challenges, righting the department's structure, education and development, and leading for results.
  • Give the opportunity to discuss and plan implementation of different leadership styles that complement their work environment.
  • Gain a greater understanding of the roles and responsibilities as well as the challenges faced by different DHS components.

Eligibility Requirements

Career employees at the GS-14 and GS-15 level, WS 14-18, WL-15, NF-5, O-5 and O-6 who have demonstrated high achievement and are seen as the current and future leaders of the agency and are committed to a career in the Federal Government that are based in the greater Washington, DC area or can travel to Washington, DC for regular meetings.

Application Procedures

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You must apply online at USAJobs.com. Costs are paid by Coast Guard Headquarters (AFC 56 "C" school account).

Selection Process

Individuals will be selected through a centrally-managed panel review process with representation from across the Department. Each applicant is required to include a completed Supervisory Acknowledgement, as well as a Recommendation from the most immediate Senior Executive in the applicant's direct supervisory chain.

Program Manager

Mr. Kin Szeto, COMDT (CG-128), phone 202-475-5515, email Kin.P.Szeto2@uscg.mil