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Form 15230: Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program Endorsement
Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Form 15230 is the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program Endorsement form required for all applicants to the SES CDP; the applicant’s package is considered incomplete if the form is not submitted by the closing date.
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IRS Form 15230 - Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program Endorsement
Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Form 15230 is the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program Endorsement form required for all applicants to the SES CDP; the applicant’s package is considered incomplete if the form is not submitted by the closing date.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to sign Form 15230 before submission means the entire application package is incomplete.
- 2Filing without having the Head or Deputy Head of Office sign Form 15230.
- 3Not considering the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) when endorsing the candidate.
- 4Using a title that is not 'Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent' for endorsement.
- 5Omitting the applicant’s experience and readiness description field on Form 15230.
Plain English
This form serves as a formal endorsement for someone applying to the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program. It allows a supervisor or executive to vouch for an applicant's readiness and skill set in key leadership areas like leading change and results driven performance.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2020-06-16 22:13:49
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when an individual applies for the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) and requires endorsement.
- Do not use it when the applicant is applying to a non-Federal entity unless the endorser is the Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent who has knowledge of the applicant.
- Check Form 15230 itself when seeking general information about the SES CDP, as no other specific form number is cited for replacement.
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Applying to a non-Federal entity
The endorsement can be signed by the Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent (e.g., CEO, COO) with knowledge of the applicant.
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Not stated in the official source
Needing details on Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
This external site provides more information about the ECQs that must be considered by the endorser.
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Filing an incomplete application package
The applicant’s entire package is considered incomplete if this endorsement form is missing by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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Deadline or filing window
The endorsement form must be submitted by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. There are no specific extension dates listed on this page, but it must meet that stated deadline for the applicant's package to be considered complete.
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What you need before filling it out
Head/Deputy Head of Office or equivalent
Name, Title (print/type) of endorser · Applicant section
Applicant's experience and readiness
Brief description provided by the endorser · Applicant section
Known period with applicant
Checkbox selection (e.g., '3 to 5 years') · Known/Worked With section
Recommendation status
Selection from the provided radio buttons (e.g., 'This applicant is ready for placement in a CDP') · Recommendation section
Signature and Date
Signature of endorser and date of completion · Bottom right corner
Before you submit
- 1The form is completed by the Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent with knowledge of the applicant’s potential success.
- 2The endorser has considered the applicant's proficiency in all five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
- 3If non-Federal, the signer must be the Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent who knows the applicant.
- 4A recommendation is selected from the options provided regarding readiness for placement in a CDP.
- 5The endorser's Name and Title are printed/typed clearly on the form.
- 6The endorsement form is signed by the appropriate official.
- 7The date of signing is recorded on the endorsement form.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields, including providing a brief description of the applicant’s experience and readiness for the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program.
- 2Select the correct duration from which the endorser has known or worked with the applicant.
- 3Choose one definitive recommendation regarding the applicant's readiness for placement in a CDP.
- 4Sign and date the form to finalize the endorsement before submitting it with the applicant’s package by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Known limitations
- 1The endorsement form must be completed and signed by the Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent who has knowledge of the applicant’s potential success and readiness for the SES CDP.
- 2For non-Federal applicants, the endorsing official can be a Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent (such as CEO or COO) with knowledge of the applicant.
- 3The endorsement form must be returned to the applicant to include with their application by the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition is Revision 6-2020, dated June 2020. The source references the OPM Website for additional information regarding Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm it reads June 2020 (or Rev. 6-2020)
- Catalog Number — confirm it is 73501S
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — ensure the endorser signs and dates the form
- Form number — verify the title reads Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program Endorsement
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After you file
- 1Keep a copy of Form 15230 after submitting it with the application package.
- 2Ensure the endorser has considered the applicant’s proficiency in the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, and Building Coalitions.
- 3Confirm that the form was submitted by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to prevent the application package from being marked incomplete.
- 4The information provided on Form 15230 will be used by the selecting official to determine the degree of best qualified applicants for the SES CDP.
Sources
- SRCForm 15230 (June 2020) is the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program Endorsement form. (Form p.1)
- SRCThe endorsement form is required of all individuals applying for the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). (Form p.1)
- SRCThe applicant’s package is considered incomplete if Form 15230 is not submitted by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Form p.1)
- SRCThe form must be completed and signed by the Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent with knowledge of the applicant’s potential success and readiness for the SES CDP. (Instructions p.1)
- SRCThe endorser should consider applicant’s proficiency in the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen and Building Coalitions. (Instructions p.1)
- SRCFor non-Federal applicants, the endorsement form can be signed by the Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent (i.e., CEO, COO), who has knowledge of the applicant as described above. (Form p.1)
Common confusion points
Who must sign this form?
The Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent who knows the applicant's potential success and readiness for the SES CDP.
→ Verify the title listed matches an authorized signatory.
What if the applicant is from a company, not a government agency?
The endorsement can be signed by the Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent (like CEO or COO) with knowledge of the applicant.
→ Ensure the signer's title reflects this equivalence for non-Federal applicants.
When must Form 15230 be submitted?
It must be returned to the applicant to include with their application by the closing date listed in the vacancy announcement.
→ Check the specific deadline noted in the vacancy announcement document itself.
What are the five ECQs that need consideration?
The endorsement should consider proficiency in: Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, and Building Coalitions.
→ Confirm these five areas are addressed by the endorser's assessment.
If I don't know the applicant well enough, who can sign it?
An equivalent official with knowledge of the applicant’s potential success and readiness should sign it.
→ If unsure, seek confirmation from HR or the hiring manager regarding acceptable equivalents.
What happens if this form is missing?
The applicant’s package is considered incomplete if Form 15230 is not submitted by the closing date.
→ Do not assume submission; verify its presence before the deadline passes.
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Questions about IRS Form 15230
What is IRS Form 15230 used for?
This form serves as a formal endorsement for someone applying to the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program. It allows a supervisor or executive to vouch for an applicant's readiness and skill set in key leadership areas like leading change and results driven performance.
Who must file IRS Form 15230?
The Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent must complete and sign Form 15230, provided they have knowledge of the applicant’s potential success and readiness for the SES CDP. If the applicant is non-Federal, this endorsement can be signed by a CEO or COO.
What information does IRS Form 15230 require?
The form collects information including the applicant's name, agency/company name, and the endorser's title. It also gathers details on the applicant’s experience and readiness, along with a specific recommendation regarding placement in the SES CDP.
When is IRS Form 15230 due?
The endorsement form must be returned to the applicant to include with their application by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Not stated in the official source for a specific date or day count.
Where do I file IRS Form 15230?
The completed Form 15230 must be returned directly to the applicant, who then includes it with his or her application as described in the vacancy announcement.
How do I complete IRS Form 15230?
The endorser must first consider the applicant's proficiency in the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Next, the endorser checks how long they have known or worked with the applicant. Finally, the endorser completes the remaining fields and signs the Form 15230.
What happens if IRS Form 15230 is filed incorrectly?
If this form is not submitted by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the applicant’s entire package will be considered incomplete. The information provided helps the selecting official determine the degree of best qualified applicants for the SES CDP.
Who must sign this form?
The Head or Deputy Head of Office or equivalent who knows the applicant's potential success and readiness for the SES CDP. Verify the title listed matches an authorized signatory.
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