Tuesday, June 28, 2011

9:00 - 10:15 am Community Briefing: Find and Apply for Employment in the Federal Government 232
Are you interested in pursuing one of the many exciting, challenging and rewarding careers in the Federal Government? Attend this workshop to find out how to get started with the process. This workshop will provide participants with information on the USAJOBS website. The website is the official job site of the Federal Government on which vacancies are posted for recruitment. Participants will learn how to navigate the site and search for jobs, including tailoring their search to particular types of jobs and specific geographic areas. They will also learn about the various special hiring programs within the Federal Government and what jobs are in high demand. There will be an overview on how to post your resume on the site, as well as how to apply for jobs without leaving the USAJOBS website.
Facilitator: Alfrida Coombs, National Hispanic Employment Program Manager, U.S. Department of Transportation
Speaker: Julie Saad, Program Analyst, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

9:00 - 10:15 am Emotional Intelligence for Leaders 237
This is dynamic interactive workshop designed to demonstrate the importance of emotional intelligence for leadership success. Successful leaders combine strong interpersonal skills with technical knowledge to improve their potential and performance. The core competencies of EI provide the foundation to further develop your intra/interpersonal skills. Attendees will learn how to understand the concept of Emotional Intelligence and the role of emotions at work; identify the core competencies of Emotional Intelligence; gain an honest and accurate awareness of your EI strengths and weaknesses and identify work scenes that can be helped or hampered by co-workers’ and supervisors’ varying levels of EI.
Facilitator: Jacqueline Johnson, Diversity Program Manager, U.S. Department of Labor
Speaker: Manuel Gomez Jr., Chief, Special Missions Division, National Air & Space Intelligence Center, U.S. Department of the Air Force

9:00 - 10:15 am Transforming Yourself into a Strategic Leader 262
Globalization, the pending retirement wave, increased utilization of technology, and a universally accepted mantra of “do more with less – and do it faster, more efficiently and effectively” is causing agencies to fundamentally question how they identify and train their leaders of tomorrow. What got us here won’t get us there; the role of a leader is transforming and strategic leadership is the calling of tomorrow. Involve yourself in this session and gain a greater understanding of the five stages of strategic leadership and learn how to immediately apply them into your daily life. Let this learning engagement help you identify how to transform yourself and unleash you as a forward-thinking results-driven strategic leader.
Facilitator: Lettymarie Mayoral, Director, Executive Resources, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Speaker: Jeffrey Vargas, Chief Learning Officer, Commodity Futures Trading Commission

9:00 - 10:15 am The Senior Executive Service (SES) 263
Are you interested in becoming an SES? Come and learn first hand about the many traits needed to become an SES. These traits will be addressed by providing you with an overview on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). The ECQs define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. The ECQs are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service and are used by many departments and agencies in selection, performance management, and leadership development for management and executive positions.
Facilitator: Esteban Morales, Recruitment Coordinator, U.S. Department of Labor
Speakers: Roland Edwards, Manager, Senior Executive Resources Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Eugenio “Gene” Ochoa Sexton, Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Department of Labor

9:00 - 10:15 am Doing More with Less: Effective Process Improvement and Change Management 264
Continuous process improvement is critical to maintaining a relevant and effective organization or program. Given the current budget climate, federal agencies may be expected to do more with less as staff and funding levels are reduced or frozen. This workshop will teach participants specific and effective methodologies for identifying areas for potential savings and feasible efficiencies to improve the way they do their work and how to put those ideas into action. Using a consumer-focused model, participants will be able to analyze and implement process improvements to bolster their programs to keep them responsive and effective in the current environment. Participants will also be instructed on how to put their new vision into action and build support for change.
Facilitator: Alexandra Sifuentes, Management Analyst, Food & Safety Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Speaker: Lorena Carrasco, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Food & Safety Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

10:30 - 11:45 am Cincinnati Community Briefing: Writing an Effective Resume 232
The Federal Government is streamlining the application process in order to make it easier and faster for candidates to apply for jobs. Job seekers will be able to apply for positions using a resume and an optional cover letter. This workshop will provide participants with information on how best to write a resume that highlights strengths and accomplishments. You will learn what information to include on your resume, tips to market yourself and how to describe your experience. You will also learn how to communicate veteran-specific information on your resume. Participants will leave this session armed with information to craft an effective resume.
Facilitator: Alfrida Coombs, National Hispanic Employment Program Manager, U.S. Department of Transportation
Speakers: Monica Butler, Human Resources Consultant, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
P. Ashley Guzman, Human Resources Consultant, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

10:30 - 11:45 am Strategic Diversity Recruitment 237
This workshop links recruitment strategies to hiring practices and personnel initiatives in order to comply with current EEO, civil rights and human resources policies to effectively manage succession planning. It also identifies recruitment technology (USAJOBS and Department of Education) and resources needed to recruit diverse candidates to satisfy mission requirements. Facilitator: Sara A. Rosario Nieves, Diversity Programs Coordinator, U.S. Census Bureau Speaker: Noemi Pizarro-Hyman, Chair, Agency Entry-Level Panel, Defense Intelligence Agency, U.S. Department of Defense

10:30 - 11:45 am Branding Yourself: How to Create a Professional Portfolio 262
This workshop will provide the values of branding oneself using a professional portfolio. It’s a tool that is never spoken about for occupations other than graphics, architecture, photography, urban planning, engineering, and a few others. Hear from Kimberly Castillo about her positive experiences and accomplishment thanks to a professional portfolio. Learn how a profession portfolio can help you stand out from other candidates and leave a lasting, positive impression on the employer. Kimberly will also demonstrate how to create a professional portfolio with just five steps!
Facilitator: Carlos J. Rudas, Diversity Analyst, U.S. Postal Service
Speaker: Kimberly Castillo, National Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

10:30 - 11:45 am The 3 “G”s to a Successful Assignment: Get Involved, Generate, and Groom 263
This interactive workshop will provide the participants a few of the key steps within the 3 “G”s that can be applied to any position, assignment, and opportunity awarded to them at any level of their personal and professional development. Topics presented during this workshop: building successful and learning organizations, corporate knowledge management, developing vision and strategy, human capital initiatives, involving stakeholders to drive and communicate change, organizational change readiness, personal and professional development, risk management, and workforce planning
Facilitator: Victor Estrada, Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), U.S. Navy
Speaker: Manuel Gomez Jr., Chief, Special Missions Division, National Air & Space Intelligence Center, Department of the Air Force

10:30 - 11:45 am Experiences in Leading Change 264
Whether driven by forces within an organization or imposed by circumstances beyond anyone’s control, change happens. Helping your organization respond to significant change is difficult on many levels, not the least of which is the need to focus on the organization’s core mission while adapting to changes that can be seen as threatening. Join a panel of leaders in the federal government as they discuss specific cases in which they have led fundamental change in their organizations, including a frank discussion of what went well and what didn’t.
Facilitator: Ismael Martinez, Acting Assistant Director, Affirmative Employment & Diversity Programs, National Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Environmental Protection Agency
Speakers: Sally Gutierrez, Director of the National Risk Management Research Lab, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Eugenio (Gene) Ochoa Sexton, Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Department of Labor
Cris Thompson, Division Director for Cincinnati Procurement Operations Division (CPOD), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2:00 - 3:15 pm The Senior Executive Service (SES) 232
Are you interested in becoming an SES? Come and learn first hand about the many traits needed to become an SES. These traits will be addressed by providing you with an overview on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). The ECQs define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. The ECQs are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service and are used by many departments and agencies in selection, performance management, and leadership development for management and executive positions.
Facilitator: Esteban Morales, Recruitment Coordinator, U.S. Department of Labor
Speakers: Roland Edwards, Manager, Senior Executive Resources Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Eugenio “Gene” Ochoa Sexton, Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Department of Labor

2:00 - 3:15 pm EEO for Federal Employees 237
This workshop is designed to provide federal employees, managers and non-managers with an understanding of their responsibilities with respect to the governing EEOC laws, policies and directives. Participants will learn ways to enhance their ability to lead an inclusive workforce and avoid decisionmaking which may lead to discrimination complaints. Workshop topics to be discussed include an overview of EEO laws and the EEO complaint process; alternate dispute resolution; identifying and preventing workplace harassment; and preventing retaliation.
Facilitator: Jacqueline Padron, Equal Employment Manager/Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Speaker: Virginia Andreu-Rosario, Esq., General Attorney, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

2:00 - 3:15 pm Becoming an Executive Steward for Hispanic Employment 262
In this workshop, participants will learn about the benefits of executive stewardship and resources for affirmative employment in the areas of talent acquisition, talent management, compliance, strategic commitment and workforce diversity. Participants will also learn how people can become empowered at different organizational levels in support of workforce diversity while developing leadership competencies that include strategic thinking, leveraging diversity, accountability, human capital management, partnership and political savviness.
Facilitator: Sara A. Rosario Nieves, Diversity Programs Coordinator, U.S. Census Bureau
Speakers: Karen M. Basnight, Assistant EEO Director, U.S. Department of Justice
Isabel Kauffman, National Hispanic Employment Program Manager, U.S. Department of Justice

2:00 - 3:15 pm Understanding and Working with Different Generations 263
Learn the characteristics of the four generations currently in the workplace. Identify your own strengths and weaknesses in the face of truths and myths about each of the four generations. Improve your power to communicate and successfully influence others through understanding motivational techniques in cross-generational communications. Identify strategies on how to navigate organizational culture driven from a generational perspective in order to improve negotiating skills as well as team productivity.
Facilitator: Kimberly Castillo, National Hispanic Employment Manager, Federal Aviation Administration
Speaker: Jeffrey Vargas, Chief Learning Officer, Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2:00 - 3:15 pm Doing More with Less: Effective Process Improvement and Change Management 264
Continuous process improvement is critical to maintaining a relevant and effective organization or program. Given the current budget climate, federal agencies may be expected to do more with less as staff and funding levels are reduced or frozen. This workshop will teach participants specific and effective methodologies for identifying areas for potential savings and feasible efficiencies to improve the way they do their work and how to put those ideas into action. Using a consumer-focused model, participants will be able to analyze and implement process improvements to bolster their programs to keep them responsive and effective in the current environment. Participants will also be instructed on how to put their new vision into action and build support for change.
Facilitator: Alexandra Sifuentes, Food & Safety Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Speaker: Ms. Lorena Carrasco, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Food & Safety Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

3:30 - 4:45 pm Management Directive 715 (MD-715) 237
The objective of EEOC Management Directive 715 (MD-715) is to ensure that all employees and applicants for employment enjoy equality of opportunity in the federal workplace regardless of race, sex, national origin, color, religion, disability or reprisal for engaging in prior protected activity. MD-715 is a management tool to ensure that policies, practices and procedures are conducted in a discrimination free manner.
This workshop is a hands-on introduction to MD-715. Participants will become familiar with the six essential elements of a model EEO program and learn to identify and eliminate program deficiencies. Participants will also be introduced to the Barrier Analysis process. Course topics include: Six Essential Elements of a Model EEO Program, Identifying and Eliminating EEO Program Deficiencies, Using MD-715 Parts G & H, and Introduction to the Barrier Analysis Process (Trigger Identification, Barrier Identification, Action Plan Development and Follow-Up).
Facilitator: Yvette Rivera, Associate Director, U.S. Department of Transportation
Speaker: Dexter Brooks, EEOC Director of Federal Sector Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

3:30 - 4:45 pm Innovative Strategies for Recruiting and Developing a Talented Workforce 262
There is no magic ingredient for successful recruitment to build a high-performing organization. The federal government must become more sophisticated in how to market career opportunities, design strategies and develop tactics for recruiting and developing the best talent. We face a magnitude of challenges, especially with the approaching retirement of nearly half the current federal workforce, and have an incredible opportunity to attract, engage and retain top talent. Federal agencies will need to differentiate themselves not only from the private sector, but from other agencies as well. To meet our current and future workforce needs, we must integrate a strategic emphasis to reach and attract a truly diverse and talented pool of candidates.
This session will highlight innovative recruitment strategies and will include discussions on how the Department of Defense utilizes special hiring authorities and pipeline programs to attract students, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Facilitator: Victor Estrada, Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), U.S. Navy
Speaker: Carin Otero, Director for Recruitment Assistance Programs, Civilian Personnel Management Service, U.S. Department of Defense

3:30 - 4:45 pm Employment of Veterans in the Executive Branch: Agency Roles and Responsibilities 263 This presentation explains the initiative, its goals, and the impact on Federal agencies, hiring managers, and HR professionals. It also addresses the specific roles and responsibilities of the Council on Veterans Employment, Members of the Council, Federal agency Veterans Employment Program Offices, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and the Departments of Labor, Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security.
Facilitator: Felipe Garcia, Regional Veterans Employment Coordinator, U.S. Veterans Administration
Speaker: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Manager, National Programs, Veterans Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

5:00 - 6:30 pm Cincinnati Community Briefing: Public Service Careers with the U.S. Department of State
“Represent America to the World” U.S. Department of State Diversity Career Seminar 232
The workshop will promote and highlight the different career opportunities within the Department of State, instill an appreciation and interest in diplomacy and stress the importance of diversity among the diplomatic corps. State Department representatives will share their career experiences and inform participants of the many pathways to a career in diplomacy. Following the Q&A session, the workshop will break to an informal “meet & greet” reception with panelists and other Department representatives on hand.
Facilitator: Carmen Cantor, Deputy Director, Recruitment, Examination, and Employment, U.S. Department of State
Speakers: Josue Barrera, Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Recruitment, Examination and Employment, U.S. Department of State
Eric Guthrie, HR Specialist, U.S. Department of State

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

8:30 - 12:00 am Cincinnati Community Briefing: Model Strategies for Recruitment and Hiring of People with Disabilities 232
On July 26, 2010, President Obama issued Executive Order 13548, which directs Executive departments and agencies to improve their efforts to employ Federal workers with disabilities and targeted disabilities. The EO also required each agency to develop an agency-specific plan for promoting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This session will provide recruitment, hiring, retention and accommodation strategies to assist agencies in increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in their workforce as part of the five year plan.
Facilitator: Jacqueline Padron, Equal Employment Manager/Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Speakers: Christine Griffin, Deputy Director, Office of Personnel Management Kathy Martinez, Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor Dinah F.B. Cohen, Director, Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAPS), U.S. Department of Defense

9:00 - 10:15 am Experiences in Leading Change 237
Whether driven by forces within an organization or imposed by circumstances beyond anyone’s control, change happens. Helping your organization respond to significant change is difficult on many levels, not the least of which is the need to focus on the organization’s core mission while adapting to changes that can be seen as threatening. Join a panel of leaders in the federal government as they discuss specific cases in which they have led fundamental change in their organizations, including a frank discussion of what went well and what didn’t.
Facilitator: Laurel Staley, Chemical Engineer, Land Remediation and Pollution Control Division, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Speakers: Sally Gutierrez, Director of the National Risk Management Research Lab, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Eugenio (Gene) Ochoa Sexton, Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Department of Labor Cris Thompson, Division Director for Cincinnati Procurement Operations Division (CPOD), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

9:00 - 10:15 am Innovative Strategies for Recruiting and Developing a Talented Workforce 262
There is no magic ingredient for successful recruitment to build a high-performing organization. The federal government must become more sophisticated in how to market career opportunities, design strategies and develop tactics for recruiting and developing the best talent. We face a magnitude of challenges, especially with the approaching retirement of nearly half the current federal workforce, and have an incredible opportunity to attract, engage and retain top talent. Federal agencies will need to differentiate themselves not only from the private sector, but from other agencies as well. To meet our current and future workforce needs, we must integrate a strategic emphasis to reach and attract a truly diverse and talented pool of candidates. This session will highlight innovative recruitment strategies and will include discussions on how the Department of Defense utilizes special hiring authorities and pipeline programs to attract students, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Facilitator: Victor Estrada, Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), U.S. Navy
Speaker: Carin Otero, Director for Recruitment Assistance Programs, Civilian Personnel Management Service, U.S. Department of Defense

9:00 - 10:15 am Employment of Veterans in the Executive Branch: Agency Roles and Responsibilities 263
This presentation explains the initiative, its goals, and the impact on Federal agencies, hiring managers, and HR professionals. It also addresses the specific roles and responsibilities of the Council on Veterans Employment, Members of the Council, Federal agency Veterans Employment Program Offices, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and the Departments of Labor, Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security.
Facilitator: Felipe Garcia, Regional Veterans Employment Coordinator, U.S. Veterans Administration
Speaker: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Manager, National Programs, Veterans Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

10:30 - 11:45 am The 3 “G”s to a Successful Assignment: Get Involved, Generate, and Groom 233
This interactive workshop will provide the participants a few of the key steps within the 3 “G”s that can be applied to any position, assignment, and opportunity awarded to them at any level of their personal and professional development. Topics presented during this workshop: building successful and learning organizations, corporate knowledge management, developing vision and strategy, human capital initiatives, involving stakeholders to drive and communicate change, organizational change readiness, personal and professional development, risk management, and workforce planning
Facilitator: Esteban Morales, Recruitment Coordinator, U.S. Department of Labor
Speaker: Manuel Gomez Jr., Chief, Special Missions Division, National Air & Space Intelligence Center, Department of the Air Force

10:30 - 11:45 am Strategic Diversity Recruitment 237
This workshop links recruitment strategies to hiring practices and personnel initiatives in order to comply with current EEO, civil rights and human resources policies to effectively manage succession planning. It also identifies recruitment technology (USAJOBS and Department of Education) and resources needed to recruit diverse candidates to satisfy mission requirements.
Facilitator: Tony Gibert, Recruiting & Outreach Liaison, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), U.S. Navy
Speaker: Noemi Pizarro-Hyman, Chair, Agency Entry-Level Panel, Defense Intelligence Agency, U.S. Department of Defense

10:30 - 11:45 am Cincinnati Community Briefing: Writing an Effective Resume 263
The Federal Government is streamlining the application process in order to make it easier and faster for candidates to apply for jobs. Job seekers will be able to apply for positions using a resume and an optional cover letter. This workshop will provide participants with information on how best to write a resume that highlights strengths and accomplishments. You will learn what information to include on your resume, tips to market yourself and how to describe your experience. You will also learn how to communicate veteran-specific information on your resume. Participants will leave this session armed with information to craft an effective resume.
Facilitator: Jacqueline Padron, Equal Employment Manager/Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Speakers: Monica Butler, Human Resources Consultant, U.S. Office of Personnel Management P. Ashley Guzman, Human Resources Consultant, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

10:30 - 11:45 am Transforming Yourself into a Strategic Leader 262
Globalization, the pending retirement wave, increased utilization of technology, and a universally accepted mantra of “do more with less – and do it faster, more efficiently and effectively” is causing agencies to fundamentally question how they identify and train their leaders of tomorrow. What got us here won’t get us there; the role of a leader is transforming and strategic leadership is the calling of tomorrow. Involve yourself in this session and gain a greater understanding of the five stages of strategic leadership and learn how to immediately apply them into your daily life. Let this learning engagement help you identify how to transform yourself and unleash you as a forward-thinking results-driven strategic leader.
Facilitator: Lettymarie Mayoral, Director, Executive Resources, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Speaker: Jeffrey Vargas, Chief Learning Officer, Commodity Futures Trading Commission

10:30 - 11:45 am Branding Yourself: How to Create a Professional Portfolio! 264
This workshop will provide the values of branding oneself using a professional portfolio. It’s a tool that is never spoken about for occupations other than graphics, architecture, photography, urban planning, engineering, and a few others. Hear from Kimberly Castillo about her positive experiences and accomplishment thanks to a professional portfolio. Learn how a profession portfolio can help you stand out from other candidates and leave a lasting, positive impression on the employer. Kimberly will also demonstrate how to create a professional portfolio with just five steps!
Facilitator: Belen Sanchez Leos, Occupational Safety & Health Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor Speaker: Kimberly Castillo, National Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

1:00 - 3:15 pm Cincinnati Veterans Community Briefing: 232
The Veterans Employment Initiative — How Veterans Can Benefit This presentation will focus on the veteran applicant for Federal jobs. The presentation will comprise the complete Federal job application process from a veteran’s perspective. It will also provide attendees with information on the Transition Assistance Program, a vehicle established to offer job search assistance and related services to assist service members during their period of transition into civilian life.
Facilitator: Felipe Garcia, Regional Veterans Employment Coordinator, U.S. Veterans Administration
Speakers: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Manager, National Programs, Veterans Services, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Richard Gelin, Assistant Director, Veterans Employment and Training Services, U.S. Department of Labor

2:00 -3:15 pm Management Directive 715 (MD-715) 237
The objective of EEOC Management Directive 715 (MD-715) is to ensure that all employees and applicants for employment enjoy equality of opportunity in the federal workplace regardless of race, sex, national origin, color, religion, disability or reprisal for engaging in prior protected activity. MD-715 is a management tool to ensure that policies, practices and procedures are conducted in a discrimination free manner. This workshop is a hands-on introduction to MD-715. Participants will become familiar with the six essential elements of a model EEO program and learn to identify and eliminate program deficiencies. Participants will also be introduced to the Barrier Analysis process. Course topics include: Six Essential Elements of a Model EEO Program, Identifying and Eliminating EEO Program Deficiencies, Using MD-715 Parts G & H, and Introduction to the Barrier Analysis Process (Trigger Identification, Barrier Identification, Action Plan Development and Follow-Up).
Facilitator: Virginia Andreu-Rosario, Esq., General Attorney, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commision
Speaker: Dexter Brooks, Director of Federal Sector Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

2:00 - 3:15 pm Understanding and Working with Different Generations 263
Learn the characteristics of the four generations currently in the workplace. Identify your own strengths and weaknesses in the face of truths and myths about each of the four generations. Improve your power to communicate and successfully influence others through understanding motivational techniques in cross-generational communications. Identify strategies on how to navigate organizational culture driven from a generational perspective in order to improve negotiating skills as well as team productivity.
Facilitator: Belen Sanchez Leos, Occupational Safety & Health Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor
Speaker: Jeffrey Vargas, Chief Learning Officer, Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2:00 - 3:15 pm The Senior Executive Service (SES) 264
Are you interested in becoming an SES? Come and learn first hand about the many traits needed to become an SES. These traits will be addressed by providing you with an overview on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). The ECQs define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. The ECQs are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service and are used by many departments and agencies in selection, performance management, and leadership development for management and executive positions.
Facilitator: Esteban Morales, Recruitment Coordinator, U.S. Department of Labor
Speakers: Roland Edwards, Manager, Senior Executive Resources Services, Office of Personnel Management Eugenio “Gene” Ochoa Sexton, Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Department of Labor

3:30 - 4:45 pm EEO Laws: A Refresher Course 237
Participants will be updated on recent developments in federal sector EEO, including discussion of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2008, Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and an overview of the latest Federal sector EEOC case law. Facilitator: Jacqueline Johnson, Diversity Program Manager, U.S. Department of Labor
Speaker: Virginia Andreu-Rosario, Esq., General Attorney, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

3:30 - 4:45 pm Emotional Intelligence for Leaders 262
This is dynamic interactive workshop designed to demonstrate the importance of emotional intelligence for leadership success. Successful leaders combine strong interpersonal skills with technical knowledge to improve their potential and performance. The core competencies of EI provide the foundation to further develop your intra/interpersonal skills. Attendees will learn how to understand the concept of Emotional Intelligence and the role of emotions at work; identify the core competencies of Emotional Intelligence; gain an honest and accurate awareness of your EI strengths and weaknesses and identify work scenes that can be helped or hampered by co-workers’ and supervisors’ varying levels of EI.
Facilitator: Alfrida Coombs, National Hispanic Employment Program Manager, U.S. Department of Transportation
Speaker: Manuel Gomez Jr., Chief, Special Missions Division, National Air & Space Intelligence Center, U.S. Department of the Air Force

3:30 - 4:45 pm Targeted Outreach Strategies with a Limited Budget 263
Is the budget hampering your agencies ability to conduct outreach? Join us and learn of ways your agency can execute targeted outreach for little to no cost. The Federal Aviation Administration will share their successful targeted outreach strategies through the use of video conference, educational partnerships and grants to promote STEM careers and student programs. This workshop will discuss strategies that you might be able to utilize when dealing with MSIs, as well as with colleges, universities, public school systems, and other community organizations with a high concentration of minority groups, women, and people with disabilities. You will also gain ideas on how to improve your agency’s communication with prospective applicants. Attend this workshop to learn how your agency can be effective conducting outreach with a limited budget.
Facilitator: Carlos Rudas, Diversity Analyst, U.S. Postal Service
Speakers: Carlos Manduley, Senior Advisor for Educational Partnerships, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Kimberly Castillo, National Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

Thursday, June 30, 2011

8:00 am - 4:30 pm Hispanic Employment Program Summit: Agents of Change 232
The summit has been designed to appeal to all federal employees charged with addressing agency under-representation of protected groups, outreach and recruitment, diversity in the workforce, agency mission critical occupations, and retention of a diverse workforce.
Who should attend? Hispanic Employment Program Managers, HR Specialists, Recruiters, Managers and other federal employees interested in learning the latest as it pertains to recruitment, retention and employee development.
Why should you attend? During the summit, attendees will be provided with information critical to ensuring the recruitment, retention and development of a diverse workforce. Topics of discussion include: New Hiring Reform, Executive Orders, MD-715, and other topics critical to addressing agency needs.

More details here

2:00 - 3:20 pm Find and Apply for Employment in the Federal Government 233
Are you interested in pursuing one of the many exciting, challenging and rewarding careers in the Federal Government? Attend this workshop to find out how to get started with the process. This workshop will provide participants with information on the USAJOBS website. The website is the official job site of the Federal Government on which vacancies are posted for recruitment. Participants will learn how to navigate the site and search for jobs, including tailoring their search to particular types of jobs and specific geographic areas. They will also learn about the various special hiring programs within the Federal Government and what jobs are in high demand. There will be an overview on how to post your resume on the site, as well as how to apply for jobs without leaving the USAJOBS website.
Sponsor: Office of Personnel Management
Speaker: Julie Saad, Program Analyst, U.S. Office of Personnel Management