CHCO Upcoming Events, News and Transmittals 2012-02-22T17:56:49.062-05:00 653 December CHCO Academy Session more]]> 2012-12-13T11:00:00.000-05:00 2012-12-13T11:00:00.000-05:00 Chcoc Admin 619 December Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-12-11T10:00:00.000-05:00 2012-12-11T10:00:00.000-05:00 Chcoc Admin 639 November Deputy CHCO Meeting more]]> 2012-11-20T10:00:00.000-05:00 2012-11-20T10:00:00.000-05:00 Chcoc Admin 617 November Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-11-13T10:00:00.000-05:00 2012-11-13T10:00:00.000-05:00 Chcoc Admin 651 October CHCO Academy Session more]]> 2012-10-11T11:00:00.000-04:00 2012-10-11T11:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 615 October Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-10-09T10:00:00.000-04:00 2012-10-09T10:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 636 September Deputy CHCO Meeting more]]> 2012-09-27T00:00:00.000-04:00 2012-09-27T00:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 613 September Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-09-11T10:00:00.000-04:00 2012-09-11T10:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 611 August Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-08-14T10:00:00.000-04:00 2012-08-14T10:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 649 August CHCO Academy Session more]]> 2012-08-09T11:00:00.000-04:00 2012-08-09T11:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 634 July Deputy CHCO Meeting more]]> 2012-07-26T10:00:00.000-04:00 2012-07-26T10:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 609 July Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-07-10T10:00:00.000-04:00 2012-07-10T10:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 646 June CHCO Academy Session more]]> 2012-06-14T11:00:00.000-04:00 2012-06-14T11:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 607 June Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-06-12T10:00:00.000-04:00 2012-06-12T10:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 632 May Deputy CHCO Meeting more]]> 2012-05-24T10:00:00.000-04:00 2012-05-24T10:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 605 May Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-05-08T00:00:00.000-04:00 2012-05-08T00:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 644 April CHCO Academy Session more]]> 2012-04-12T11:00:00.000-04:00 2012-04-12T11:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 603 April Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-04-10T10:00:00.000-04:00 2012-04-10T10:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 629 March Deputy CHCO Meeting more]]> 2012-03-22T10:00:00.000-04:00 2012-03-22T10:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 601 March Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-03-13T10:00:00.000-04:00 2012-03-13T10:00:00.000-04:00 Chcoc Admin 260 An Employers’ Guide to Recruiting and Retaining Individuals with Disabilities more]]> 2012-02-21T00:00:00.000-05:00 2012-02-21T00:00:00.000-05:00 CHCOC Admin 4616 Puerto Rico League of United Latin American Citizens Veterans Summit more]]> 2012-02-17T00:00:00.000-05:00 2012-02-17T00:00:00.000-05:00 John Berry The Puerto Rico League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), American GI Forum of the United States, and ASPIRA Association will host a Veterans Summit from March 1 – 3, 2012, in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. The theme of the Veterans Summit is “A New Strategy – Integrating Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship for OEF and OIF Veterans,” and the focus of the conference is aimed at aligning solutions to meet employers and Veterans needs.

The Puerto Rico LULAC Veterans Summit qualifies as training in compliance with 5 U.S.C. Chapter 41. This event is open to all Federal employees and will include sessions focused on areas such as Veterans Employment, Veterans Business Enterprise, and the National Veterans Internship Program. The conference will also feature guest speakers who hold various Senior Executive Service (SES) roles within the Federal government.

Additional information about the Summit, including contact information, the agenda, and location information can be found online at the following website: http://lulac.org/events/veterans_summit_PR/.

Agencies are reminded that reporting of training is governed by 5 CFR 410.601.

cc: Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity Directors

]]> 4614 CHCO Council Bulletin for Week Ending 2/17/2012 2012-02-17T00:00:00.000-05:00 2012-02-17T00:00:00.000-05:00 Kathryn M. Medina BY BCC TO CHCO COMMUNITY

Bulletin Announcements for week ending February 17th, 2012 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – All Calendar Items can be found on www.CHCOC.gov

 

Next Full Council Meeting

March 13th (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Executive Conference Room, 5th Floor, OPM

 

Next Deputy Council Meeting

March 22nd (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Pendleton Room, 5th Floor, OPM

 

For the full 2012 CHCO Council Calendar Click here 

CHCO COMMUNITY NEWS

 

WRP Talent Has No Boundaries Webinar

An Employers Guide to Recruiting and Retaining Individuals with Disabilities

 

The webinar will provide information on

•           Background on WRP's mission

•           How to use the WRP website to find talented employees

•           How to provide efficient accommodations at your worksite

•           Business success stories that inform and inspire

•           What tools and resources are available within the Federal government to support and advance your employment efforts

 

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 28th, 1-2pm

 

For managers, supervisors, and HR professionals who will be doing the hiring of WRP candidates.

 

Hosted by: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

 

For more information click here

RSVP to WRPmarketing@dol.gov

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….(OPM Memos can be found here)

 

Memo - Opportunity in Support of the DoDEA STEM Initiative 

JOB POSTINGS

Agencies can send Job Announcements for HR/SES Positions – Send to chcoc@opm.gov

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Diversity Program Manager (DPM), GS-301-14

Office of Personnel Management

Diversity & Inclusion (ODI)

Location: Washington, D.C.

For more information click here.

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Managing Director, MC-201-2c

Millennium Challenge Corporation

Administrative Services and Human Resources

Location: Washington, D.C.

For more information click here.

 

CHCO Council, HR University and Feds Feed Families

are now on Facebook and Twitter!

“Like” CHCO Council, HR University and Feds Feed Families on Facebook

Follow @CHCOCouncil, @GovHRU, and @FedFoodDrive on Twitter

The CHCO bulletin is the primary means of disseminating pertinent and timely information to CHCOs on a wide range of Human Capital issues. The consolidated nature of this bulletin is meant to reduce the e-mail flow and streamline key communications.

Each agency should ensure they are getting all information contained in the weekly bulletin.

If you have any comments, suggestions or questions on the bulletin or its contents, please feel free to contact me directly at chcoc@opm.gov

 

]]> 670 Making Smart Cuts: Delivering Agency Mission in the New Budget Reality more]]> 2012-02-15T09:00:00.000-05:00 2012-02-15T09:00:00.000-05:00 Chcoc Admin 599 February Full Council Meeting more]]> 2012-02-14T10:00:00.000-05:00 2012-02-14T10:00:00.000-05:00 Chcoc Admin 4610 Opportunity in Support of the DoDEA STEM Initiative more]]> 2012-02-14T00:00:00.000-05:00 2012-02-14T00:00:00.000-05:00 John Berry As a part of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM’s) continuing efforts to recruit top talent across all workforce populations, we are supporting the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) in its effort to engage DoDEA students to consider Federal careers in Science Technology, Engineering, and Math  (STEM).  We request your assistance to identify Federal employees (non-contractors) in your agency to participate in this unique opportunity. 

The DoDEA STEM initiative is an educational program designed to inform and engage students in the variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers with emphasis on the Federal Government.  Our main goal is to ignite the passion of students to pursue education and careers in STEM disciplines.  The DoDEA STEM initiative will bring together Federal STEM professionals and DoDEA educators to create meaningful lessons and activities for participating students. Federal STEM professionals and DoDEA educators will guide interested students into higher levels of math, science, computer programming, and engineering coursework.  In addition, Federal STEM professionals will lead sessions designed to expose the students to Federal careers and internships in STEM fields.  

Please refer to the attached FAQs for additional information.  Please forward this memo, along with the attached FAQs to all interested individuals in your agency.  We look forward to working with your agency to help DoDEA make this program successful.  Please send all application materials and any questions to Carly Coleman at carly.coleman@opm.gov no later than February 24, 2012.

We look forward to working with your agency to help DoDEA make this program successful.

Attachment

cc: Human Resources Directors


Attachment-Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education Initiative

in collaboration with

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Please contact Carly Coleman at carly.coleman@opm.gov for additional information.

What is the DoDEA STEM Initiative?

The DoDEA STEM initiative is an educational program designed to inform and engage students in the variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers with emphasis on the Federal Government.  Our main goal is to ignite the passion of students to pursue education and careers in STEM disciplines.  The DoDEA STEM initiative will bring together Federal STEM professionals and DoDEA educators to create meaningful lessons and activities for participating students. Federal STEM professionals and DoDEA educators will guide interested students into higher levels of math, science, computer programming, and engineering coursework.  In addition, Federal STEM professionals will lead sessions designed to expose the students to Federal careers and internships in STEM fields. 


What are the goals of the DoDEA STEM initiative?

  1. Create K-12 student interest, participation, and achievement in higher levels of math, science, and technology through the engineering design process,
  2. Attract and retain students to STEM fields with a focus on underrepresented and female populations, and  
  3. Support the national security focus on the shortage of STEM professionals


What venue will be used to pair DoDEA teachers and students with Federal STEM professionals?

DoDEA is planning a series of worldwide STEM events for the spring of 2012. A tentative listing of these events is provided in the table below:


Expertise Needed in the Following Subject Matter:

Green Technology Engineering

April 16-20, 2012:  Ft Stewart/Ft Jackson/Laurel Bay, SC

April 23-27, 2012:  Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

April 30-May 4, 2012:  Puerto Rico

May 7-11, 2012:  Camp Lejeune/Ft Bragg, NC

Environmental/Green Technology Engineering

April 23-27, 2012:  Ft. Benning, GA

Robotics Engineering/Green Technology Engineering

April 16-20 or April 23-27, 2012:  FT Campbell/Ft Knox, KY

Biotechnology Engineering

April 30-May 4, 2012:  Quantico, VA

Geophysics, Nuclear Engineering, Bio-technology, Game/Simulation Technology Engineering, Environmental Engineering

April 23-27, 2012:  Oberwessel, Germany

Medical and Health Sciences

April 23-27, 2012:  Seoul, Korea

Biotechnology

April 23-27, 2012:  Anderson AFB, Guam

Environmental Sciences

April 23-27, 2012:  Yokosuka, Japan

Civil Engineering

April 23-27, 2012:  Kadena, Okinawa


What is expected of the Federal STEM professionals?

Federal STEM professionals will:

  1. Work with DoDEA teachers to develop lessons and activities that will engage students during the STEM events.  DoDEA will document the implementation of these lessons and activities in digital format so they might be broadcast to interested DoDEA students and teachers.  The lesson plans will be collected and stored in a database that will be accessed in the future by interested DoDEA teachers.
  2. Collaborate with local STEM professionals who have been identified by DoDEA to participate in the STEM events.
  3. Lead discussions with students and parents about working as a STEM professional in the Federal Government and the types of employment opportunities within the Federal Government in that career field.
  4. Mentor a DoDEA teacher, student, or group of students for 1 year in a “community of practice” type venue in order to guide those interested in activities and coursework that are necessary to succeed in STEM disciplines.


What is the time involvement required to participate in the STEM initiative?

Federal STEM professionals will be required to collaborate with “partner” teachers to build lessons and activities appropriate for the STEM events. We anticipate you will devote one hour per week leading up to the activity. Federal STEM professionals will be asked to attend several teleconferences and collaborate via electronic means to discuss the lesson plans, logistics and other items prior to arrival. In all cases the teachers have already been planning these lessons and activities and procuring the supplies for the events. The Federal STEM professionals will be asked to lend their professional expertise to enrich the lessons and activities.


What time commitment will be expected upon arrival for the events?

Depending upon the location of the assignment Federal STEM professionals may be expected to arrive 2 days in advance of the event (overseas locations) or arrive the day before the event (domestic locations) to meet in pre-event planning and coordination sessions.


What is DoDEA’s role and what is OPM’s role?

DoDEA is responsible for securing the venue, arranging the STEM event schedules, communicating with the teachers and administrators, coordinating all logistics, and paying for all travel and materials including invitational travel orders for selected Federal STEM professionals.  OPM is responsible for working with Federal agencies to identify the Federal STEM professionals to support the DoDEA STEM initiative.


Where will the Federal STEM professionals stay?

Federal STEM professionals will stay in lodging adjacent to the activities according to the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).  Once the STEM professional has been approved to participate, they will be connected with the local POC at the location they will be reporting.


How do Federal STEM Professionals become eligible to participate?

Federal STEM professionals are expected to provide 1) a letter of interest, 2) a brief bio and/or resume, and 3) an official notice from your supervisor granting permission to participate.  Please forward all documents and any questions to Carly Coleman at carly.coleman@opm.gov or call 202-606-1775.  The Review Committee will select the mentors based on several considerations criteria such as technical expertise, communication skills, and commitment to mentoring students in STEM fields.

]]> 4605 CHCO Council Bulletin for Week Ending 2/10/2012 2012-02-10T00:00:00.000-05:00 2012-02-10T00:00:00.000-05:00 Kathryn M. Medina BY BCC TO CHCO COMMUNITY

Bulletin Announcements for week ending February 10th, 2012

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – All Calendar Items can be found on www.CHCOC.gov

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Next Full Council Meeting

February 14th (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Executive Conference Room, 5th Floor, OPM

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Next Deputy Council Meeting

March 22nd (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Pendleton Room, 5th Floor, OPM

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For the full 2012 CHCO Council Calendar Click here

CHCO COMMUNITY NEWS

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INVITATION TO CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICERS & DEPUTIES:

Making Smart Cuts: Building, Shaping and Sustaining the Workforce of the Future

 

Speakers for the Strategic Leadership Session include:

 

Director Berry, Director, Office of Personnel Management

Max Stier, President and CEO, Partnership for Public Service

Ron Sanders, Senior Executive Advisor and Fellow, Booz Allen Hamilton

Sean O’Keefe, Chairman and CEO, EADS North America

 

OPM will also hold a session showcasing agency best practices, tools and techniques focusing on workforce planning and change.

 

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 

Location: The Partnership for Public Service

1100 New York Avenue, NW

Suite 200 East

Washington, DC

 

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

 

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HR University’s home page got a refresh! Take a look at www.HRU.gov and let us know what you think!

REGISTER ON HRU.GOV AND “LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK!!

 

Reminder to all agencies: Don’t forget to have your CLO or training coordinator contact HRUniversity@opm.gov to share courses on  HRU!

 

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT….(OPM Memos can be found here)

 

JOB POSTINGS

Agencies can send Job Announcements for HR/SES Positions – Send to chcoc@opm.gov 

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Diversity Program Manager (DPM), GS-301-14

Office of Personnel Management

Diversity & Inclusion (ODI)

Location: Washington, D.C.

For more information click here.

--

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Managing Director, MC-201-2c

Millennium Challenge Corporation

Administrative Services and Human Resources

Location: Washington, D.C.

For more information click here.

 

CHCO Council, HR University and Feds Feed Families

are now on Facebook and Twitter!

“Like” CHCO Council, HR University and Feds Feed Families on

Follow @CHCOCouncil, @GovHRU, and @FedFoodDrive on

 

The CHCO bulletin is the primary means of disseminating pertinent and timely information to CHCOs on a wide range of Human Capital issues. The consolidated nature of this bulletin is meant to reduce the e-mail flow and streamline key communications.

Each agency should ensure they are getting all information contained in the weekly bulletin.

If you have any comments, suggestions or questions on the bulletin or its contents, please feel free to contact me directly at chcoc@opm.gov

 

 

]]> 642 February CHCO Academy Session more]]> 2012-02-09T11:00:00.000-05:00 2012-02-09T11:00:00.000-05:00 Chcoc Admin 666 Workforce Recruitment Program: Your Key to Hiring Student Interns and Employees with Disabilities more]]> 2012-02-07T10:00:00.000-05:00 2012-02-07T10:00:00.000-05:00 Chcoc Admin 259 Making Smart Cuts: Delivering Agency Mission in the New Budget Reality more]]> 2012-02-07T00:00:00.000-05:00 2012-02-07T00:00:00.000-05:00 CHCOC Admin