Is the Emerging Leaders Program a permanent appointment within the Federal Government?
No. The Emerging Leaders Program is a 2-year accepted service appointment. Once the Emerging Leader successfully completes the program, HHS may non-competitively convert the participant to a competitive appointment and promote up to the GS-12 level without further competition. Will interviews be held? Yes, applicants who rank at the top of our screening process will be invited to the HHS headquarters for an interview. Interviews will be held in person in March-April timeframe; there will be no telephone interviews. Will there be a program orientation? A 3-day orientation is planned to include an introduction to the Department and all of its Operating and Staff Divisions, an introduction to how the Federal government works, an understanding of participants’ strengths and areas for improvement, an understanding of the unique aspects of public service, e.g., ethics, accountability, values, decision-making, etc. Will I be eligible for promotions? Yes, Emerging Leaders are eligible for annu
