OPM also said it will assess the current qualifications review board process “to see if any improvements might be made.”
“OPM intends to identify new or alternative types of materials agencies could submit to the QRB to demonstrate ECQ’s [executive core qualifications]. ECQ narratives will continue to be an option for QRB submission; however, other options, such as the QRB template or accomplishment of record, will also be made available to agencies,” it said.
Agencies may consider “all available submission options and select the option(s) best suited for their organizations as well as the specific requirements of positions for which they are hiring,” it said.
Also, agencies are to “identify ways to assess applicant qualifications while reducing the burden on both applicants and human resources staff, if possible. Changes to the hiring process should be made with the goal of reaching a diverse pool of talent from which to select the best-qualified candidate for the position.”
There was no change in the requirement for agencies to complete their hiring process and submit QRB cases within 90 business days of the closing date of the announcement.
