Leadership Competencies Development Program (LCDP)
RECRUITMENT UPDATE: The next LCDP recruitment cycle (for LCDP Class IX) will begin this fall (2013) with a broadcast email message to all eligible employees under Sandra Manning’s (Director, WFMO) signature. The recruitment process will take place over the fall and early winter, culminating with the new class being announced by February 28, 2014. The class will officially begin their 18-month program in April 2014 and will finish in October 2015.
Below is a snapshot of the recruitment timeline for the current cohort (LCDP Class VIII, which will complete their program in October, 2013). The timeline is for informational purposes only – time frames for the upcoming Class IX recruitment cycle will be adjusted and finalized as recruitment approaches:
- The online application was open from 11/01-11/28.
- Rating and Ranking Panels were conducted: 1/09-1/13.
- Interview Panels were held: 1/23 - 2/03.
- LO leadership made recommendations on participants: 2/03-2/10.
- DUS approved roster of new LCDP class: 2/13-2/17.
- New class announced 2/21.
- Official launch of program at the Federal Executive Institute for one week of training 4/15-4/20;
Please monitor this website regularly as updates will be added as the recruitment season approaches. If you have questions in the meantime, please contact Tracy Levstik, the LCDP Program Manager, at: Tracy.Levstik@noaa.gov or 303-497-4231.
LCDP Class VIII, The Pathfinders
The 22 members of NOAA's LCDP Class VIII, the Pathfinders, are well underway in their 18-month leadership development program. These individuals have demonstrated a high potential for assuming greater leadership responsibilities in NOAA. The LCDP VIII program began on Sunday, April 15, 2012, and will end on Friday, October 11, 2013, culminating with a graduation ceremony in Silver Spring, MD.
*Note: You must use your LDAP credentials to access certain pages on this site.
Questions?
For questions concerning participant funding for the program, contact your Line/Staff Office LCDP Coordinator.
For all other questions, contact Tracy Levstik, the LCDP Program Manager, at: Tracy.Levstik@noaa.gov or 303-497-4231.