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Oregon Bulletin 360-2008-5
 

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OR Bulletin NO.  OR-360-2008-5    (PDF, 42 KB)

Date: July 31, 2008

SUBJECT:  Oregon NRCS Leadership Development Program Mentors

Purpose:  We are seeking volunteers at the GS-12 and above levels to serve as mentors for our future leaders.

Expiration Date: September 30, 2008

The Oregon NRCS Leadership Development Program Application Announcement closes on August 25, 2008.  We plan to select 4-6 of our highest potential employees to be involved in an aggressive 9-12 month program.  All applicants, regardless of their selection status, will be notified in writing by September 12, 2008

We are seeking volunteers at the GS-12 and above levels to serve as mentors for our future leaders.  Many of you have the attributes, experiences, and commitment needed to make this program successful. One mentor will be designated for each participant in the Oregon NRCS Leadership Development Program.  The mentor and participant that are paired will not be located in the same basin or office location.

Mentors will be expected to: 

  • Assist the participant with the individual development plan, individual project   theme, and specific objectives
  • Provide advice, counsel, critique, and other guidance
  • Coach (informally)
  • Monitor progress
  • Be available to assist the participant in other ways
  • Set aside time to work with the participant

If you are willing to serve as a mentor, please complete the attached biographical sketch and submit it to Lesley Kelly, SAO, by August 25, 2008.  The participants will receive copies of the mentors’ bios to review and identify their preferences.  While every effort will be made to ensure program participants are paired with the mentors of their choice, this may not be possible, as no mentor will have more than one individual assigned under this program.  Please contact Lesley at 503-414-3211 if you have any questions.

 

 

/signed/
BOB GRAHAM
State Conservationist

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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

OREGON NRCS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MENTOR

 Name _______________________________________________

 Current Position ______________________________________

Location _____________________

 Education _________________________________________________________________________

 Professional Organizations ____________________________________________________________

 Employment History – Start with Current Position

(Include all NRCS positions and other significant employment)

 Position Title                                       Location                                              Grade Level     Dates (From / To)

 

 

 

Please identify the most important qualities that you believe good leaders have.

 

 

  

 

 

Please list the 3 things that have been most instrumental in your career progression.

 

 

 

Other comments:

 

  

As a mentor, I will commit the time needed to enthusiastically work with a Leadership Development Program participant throughout the program duration.

 

_______________________________________________________

 Signature

 


Last modified:  08/13/2008

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