HR Practices. Skills &. Knowledge ... DEQ administrative, human resources,. FOIA and other ... computer; employs MS
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Jeffery Steers, VA DEQ
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A Definition Strategic leadership is process of getting the
Right People working on the Right Things to ensure long term success of our mission.
The Challenge Aging Workforce Competition for Employees
Continuity of Operations
DEQ
Where to Start? • Strategic planning (people + operations) Program Capability
Community
Resources
Employees
• 80% solutions + continuous improvements
Getting the Right People in the Right Seat on the Bus Leadership Styles
Retention Programs
HR Practices
Skills & Knowledge
The Hedgehog Concept What Are We Deeply
Passionate About?
What We Can Be
What Drives Our
Best At in the
Resource Engine?
World?
Hedgehog Defined • Passion = Understanding what your organization stands for (its core values) and why it exists (its mission or core purpose) • Best At = Understanding what your organization can uniquely contribute to the people it touches, better than any other organization on the planet • Resource Engine= Understanding what drives your resource engine, broken into 3 parts: time, money and brand
Leadership Emerging Leaders
Technical
Knowledge Sharing
Competency Models
LEAN Events
Program Manager
Work Sharing
Program Manager
Training
Program
Groups
Executive
Job Partnering
Development
Program
Program
Key Position Planning
Emerging Leaders Program Philosophy = Grow leadership talent vs. buying talent.
Training Classes
Agency Project
Executive Mentoring
Competency Models ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II CAREER PATH CRITERIA FOR TANK INSPECTOR (ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS II)
Employee Name
Region/Office
Currently on Probation:
Competency Agency Policies and Procedures Computer Proficiency
Time Management
Science/ Engineering
Evaluator
Date
Level (Only check one box):
Entry
Senior
Inspector Senior Senior II Senior II
Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with applicable state and DEQ administrative, human resources, FOIA and other Agency policies and procedures. Demonstrates effective use of a personal computer; employs MS software towards completion of tasks, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of ECM and other Agency technology infrastructure. Consults with supervisor in prioritizing work assignments and keeps supervisor informed of progress and delays.
Consistently complies with state and DEQ administrative and human resource policies, including unusual situations, and independently keeps up to date with changes. Employs advanced techniques in MS software applications to boost productivity and effectiveness.
Serves on agency work groups and/or provides assistance in developing/updating policies. Mentors other staff in application of policies. Serves on agency safety committee or takes leadership role. Collaborates on revisions to data management tools to improve productivity and effectiveness. Takes leadership role in communicating with staff about these revisions.
Consistently meets deadlines, prioritizes assignments with minimal supervision, and makes recommendations to supervisor on how to handle unusual situations impacting work schedules.
Demonstrated ability to independently come up with resolutions to resolve unusual circumstances impacting program or work flow.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of chemistry, hydrogeology, and environmental science and engineering that may be applied to protecting human health & water quality.
Experienced in applying scientific and engineering principles in the inspection of permitted and unpermitted petroleum storage tank facilities to protect human health & environmental quality.
Demonstrates the ability to understand basic principles & processes for petroleum storage tank facility design & operations.
Knows, from experience, the relative effectiveness of different types of petroleum storage tank & facility design & operation to prevent releases. Can read, interpret & analyze technical & operational documents & plans.
Recognized by coworkers as an expert in scientific & technical matters and is frequently consulted on complex technical issues. Serves on regional/state/national workgroups and provides technical input for program updates/changes. Demonstrates a broad understanding of environmental science and how the air, water, and land resources interface & are impacted by pollution of all types. Can effectively evaluate data to determine environmental quality impacts & trends.
Program Manager Groups • • • •
Agency-wide manager groups Conduit for information up and down DEQ Develop annual operating plans tied to strategic plans Assume the lead in program assessment and business process improvement • Ensures agency consistency
Key HR Measures
Internal Transfers • 37.2% - FY13 (State = 26.4%) • 42.2% - FY14 (State = 26.6%)
Turnover • 4.1% - FY13 (State =10.9%) • 3.1% - FY14 (State =11.1%)
Strategic Leadership - Conclusion • Focus on right people: • Hiring, Retaining, Developing • Understand Leadership Styles
• Focus on right things: • Prioritization of work • Managing limited resources
