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Office of Human Capital

**TSA Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP2)**

**Immediate and Second Level Supervisors' Recommendation**

Due March 5, 2007 at 11:59pm EST

**[DIRECTIONS:]{.underline}**

*There is only one recommendation form per applicant necessary to be
completed by the applicant, their immediate supervisor and their
second-level supervisor in their chain-of-command. Please follow
directions below:*

**Applicants**

1.  Include your name on each page of the recommendation and your
    supervisors' information as requested.

2.  Indicate the career track/s you are pursuing under the technical
    competencies. (Note K bands: You may not pick a track where you
    already have that position at the K band level.)

3.  Forward form saved with your data electronically to your immediate
    supervisor.

*In the case that your immediate supervisor is also applying to the
program, start the recommendation chain with your second-level
supervisor. Applicants are encouraged to provide the recommendation as
early as possible.*

**Immediate Supervisor**

4.  Complete required competency evaluations on pages 3 and 4 and any
    general comments on page 5.

5.  Complete overall immediate supervisor recommendation statement on
    page 6

6.  Save document and forward electronically to your supervisor (the
    applicant's second-level supervisor)

*In the case that the immediate supervisor is an Assistant
Administrator, there is no need to have an additional second-level
recommendation. In that case, please forward the recommendation to OPM
and note that in the email.*

**Second-Level Supervisor**

7.  Using the same completed form sent by the immediate supervisor, on
    page 6 of the recommendation indicate whether you generally
    recommend/do not recommend the candidate along with any additional
    supporting comments.

8.  Once completed, email the completed form to the Office of Personnel
    Management at SLDP2@OPM.GOV with the immediate supervisor cc'd in
    the email. Please state the applicant's name in the subject line.

9.  In the event the recommendation is unable to be emailed (which is
    preferred), it can be faxed to: (202) 606-0398

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**For questions about this form, please contact:**

Ann Valentine (202) 606-5027

Office of Personnel Management

Email: <Ann.Valentine@opm.gov>

OPM Email: [SLDP2@OPM.GOV](../SLDP2@OPM.GOV)

**For questions about this program:**

Email: <SLDP2@tsa.dhs.gov>

**TSA /OHC Program Managers:**

Elizabeth McGovern (571) 227-3608

John Bartolomeo (571) 227-3501

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**I. Program Summary**

This applicant is applying for the second phase of the Transportation
Security Administration's Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP2).
The 8-12 month program is intended to prepare TSA employees aspiring to
be Assistant Federal Security Directors at the K band level.

**II. Purpose of Recommendation**

As a recommending official, your evaluation is a critical component in
the application process. Your recommendation (even if you select "do not
recommend") will be used to assist in the screening of applicants. If
you do not recommend this applicant, you may also indicate that on this
form with a justification explanation.

**III. Endorsing an Applicant**

When completing the recommendation, please address the categories listed
in a frank and honest manner. Feel free to provide comments. The
applicant will not be allowed to review your submission during the
selection process; however, your submission may be requested later
through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Process.

**IV. Privacy Statement**

The information that you provide is confidential and will be handled in
accordance with the Privacy Act, Section 552a of Title 5, United States
Code.

*On behalf of the applicant, the SLDP Selection Committee and the TSA
Office of Human Capital would like to thank you for agreeing to provide
a recommendation/evaluation for this applicant. Please understand that
as a reference you may be contacted to address additional questions or
concerns, if necessary.*

**IV. Competency Evaluation**

Below are the core leadership and technical competencies that will be
the basis for evaluating each applicant. Please place a check in the
white box above the score that you wish to give the applicant.

● Needs Improvement 1 -- Lacking in skill, ability, training and
knowledge

● Fair 2 -- Moderately skilled and knowledgeable

● Good 3 -- Competent, skillful and knowledgeable

● Very Good 4 -- More than competently skilled and knowledgeable

● Excellent 5 -- Possessing outstanding quality, superior skill and
knowledge

If you are unable to rate the applicant on any of these competencies,
please indicate in the Additional Comments section on page 6 why you are
unable to rate the applicant.

**[LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES]{.underline}**

**[Immediate Supervisor]{.underline}:** Please rate the applicant in the
following leadership competencies by placing an X in the appropriate
box.

A.  **Leadership Capacity:** Instills mutual trust and confidence;
    creates a culture that fosters high standards of ethics; behaves in
    a fair and ethical manner toward others, and demonstrates a sense of
    corporate responsibility and commitment to public service.

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| Needs          | Fair      | Good      | Very Good    | Excellent  |
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| Improvement    |           |           |              |            |
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|                |           |           |              |            |
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| 1              | 2         | 3         | 4            | 5          |
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B.  **Accountability:** Assures that effective controls are developed
    and maintained to ensure the integrity of the organization.  Holds
    self and others accountable for rules and responsibilities.  Can be
    relied upon to ensure that projects within areas of specific
    responsibility are completed in a timely manner and within budget. 
    Monitors and evaluates plans, focuses on results and measuring
    attainment of outcomes.

+----------------+-----------+-----------+--------------+------------+
| Needs          | Fair      | Good      | Very Good    | Excellent  |
|                |           |           |              |            |
| Improvement    |           |           |              |            |
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|                |           |           |              |            |
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| 1              | 2         | 3         | 4            | 5          |
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C.  **Decisiveness:** Exercises good judgment by making sound and
    well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of
    decisions; makes effective and timely decisions, even when data are
    limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; is proactive
    and achievement oriented.

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| Needs          | Fair      | Good      | Very Good    | Excellent  |
|                |           |           |              |            |
| Improvement    |           |           |              |            |
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|                |           |           |              |            |
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| 1              | 2         | 3         | 4            | 5          |
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**[TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES]{.underline}**

**D. AFSD / Operations**

**Applicant is pursuing this career development track Yes / / No / /**

*If no, please go to the next competency rating and leave this item
blank.*

Demonstrates applied knowledge of policies, procedures and practices
relevant to managing and executing administrative management functions
in an operational environment which may include responsibility for
budget, human resources, and information technology systems.

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| Needs          | Fair      | Good      | Very Good    | Excellent  |
|                |           |           |              |            |
| Improvement    |           |           |              |            |
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|                |           |           |              |            |
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| 1              | 2         | 3         | 4            | 5          |
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**E.** **AFSD / Screening**

**Applicant is pursuing this career development track Yes / / No / /**

*If no, please go to the next competency rating and leave this item
blank.*

Demonstrates applied knowledge of regulatory policies, procedures and
practices relevant to managing staff and executing screening programs in
an operational environment.

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| Needs          | Fair      | Good      | Very Good    | Excellent  |
|                |           |           |              |            |
| Improvement    |           |           |              |            |
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|                |           |           |              |            |
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| 1              | 2         | 3         | 4            | 5          |
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**F. AFSD / Regulatory Inspections**

**Applicant is pursuing this career development track Yes / / No / /**

*If no, please go to the next competency rating and leave this item
blank.*

Demonstrates applied knowledge of regulatory policies, procedures and
practices relevant to managing and executing inspections programs in an
operational environment.

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| Needs          | Fair      | Good      | Very Good    | Excellent  |
|                |           |           |              |            |
| Improvement    |           |           |              |            |
+----------------+-----------+-----------+--------------+------------+
|                |           |           |              |            |
+----------------+-----------+-----------+--------------+------------+
| 1              | 2         | 3         | 4            | 5          |
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**G. AFSD / Generalist**

**Applicant is pursuing this career development track Yes / / No / /**

*If no, please go to the next competency rating and leave this item
blank.*

Demonstrates applied knowledge of transportation security policies,
directives, and regulations, including on-going regulations and new or
emerging directives, as well as understanding of how to implement the
policies, directives, and regulations in local TSA operations.

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| Needs          | Fair      | Good      | Very Good    | Excellent  |
|                |           |           |              |            |
| Improvement    |           |           |              |            |
+----------------+-----------+-----------+--------------+------------+
|                |           |           |              |            |
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| 1              | 2         | 3         | 4            | 5          |
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**V. General Comments**

Immediate Supervisor, please provide comments for the following (these
will be considered during the application phase and later for
developmental purposes, if the applicant is selected):

Applicant's strengths and/or potential

Identify areas where growth is desirable

Indicate how the applicant can benefit from this program

**VI. OVERALL RECOMMENDATIONS**

**Applicant's Immediate Supervisors Overall Recommendation**

**Name: Title:**

Please place an "X" next to the box for your overall recommendation.

/ / Recommend

/ / Do Not Recommend

Overall Comments

If not recommended, a statement of justification must be provided below

**Applicant's Second Level Supervisors Overall Recommendation**

**Name: Title**

Please place an "X" next to the box for your overall recommendation.

/ / Recommend

/ / Do Not Recommend

Overall Comments

If not recommended or not agreeing with the immediate supervisor a
statement of justification must be provided

below