I am writing to address the perception of institutional legacy, biases, or discrimination in the selection and hiring practices of federal civil service positions at TRADOC G2, G27 Operational Environment-Theater Support Center (OE-TSC). This inquire respectfully requests a review of the selection process after the CPAC referral listing is forwarded to the hiring officials to ensure selection is based upon individual qualifications (i.e. experience, education and expertise) rather than cronyism practices. The organization's perceived lack of diversity in civil service selection for open positions are alarming and present an appearance of favoritism or discrimination.
During my six year tenure at OE-TSC, I have witnessed the selection and sequential hiring of government positions that were made from individuals that had acquaintance with past or present senior officials, which may have influenced or favor selection of candidates. Since the recent commencement of OE-TSC civil service hiring, no minority nor women candidates have been selected. I believe this isn't because a lack of qualifications or shortage of candidates but a denial of an opportunity. This process has created an illusion that selections are made to form an organizational hierarchy that lack diversity; organizational building of …show more content…
On 14 March 2014, I applied for Supervisory Training Specialist positions. These positions were advertised to fill newly established civil service positions for Exercise Support Division (ESD) Deputy Director and the Team Lead/Operations Officer positions. My resume was referred (enclosure 1 & 2) and sequentially received an interview for the Deputy Director position. I was not selected for the position nor received considered for the lesser position of Team Lead. In both incidents the incumbent contractors were selected and believed no interview was conducted for the Team Lead
During my six year tenure at OE-TSC, I have witnessed the selection and sequential hiring of government positions that were made from individuals that had acquaintance with past or present senior officials, which may have influenced or favor selection of candidates. Since the recent commencement of OE-TSC civil service hiring, no minority nor women candidates have been selected. I believe this isn't because a lack of qualifications or shortage of candidates but a denial of an opportunity. This process has created an illusion that selections are made to form an organizational hierarchy that lack diversity; organizational building of …show more content…
On 14 March 2014, I applied for Supervisory Training Specialist positions. These positions were advertised to fill newly established civil service positions for Exercise Support Division (ESD) Deputy Director and the Team Lead/Operations Officer positions. My resume was referred (enclosure 1 & 2) and sequentially received an interview for the Deputy Director position. I was not selected for the position nor received considered for the lesser position of Team Lead. In both incidents the incumbent contractors were selected and believed no interview was conducted for the Team Lead