Approved by the Competency Modeling Validation Review Board on June 5, 2015.
Competency | Definition | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|---|
Analytical Thinking | Able to breakdown raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that, in turn, clearly identify the issues at hand. Makes logical conclusions, anticipates obstacles, and considers different approaches that are relevant to the decision making process. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 |
Legal, Government & Jurisprudence | Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, government organization and functions, and the democratic political process. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 |
Technical – Accounting | Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 |
Technical – Accounting System Design / Maintenance System Accountants Only | Knowledge of the design, development, configuration, and/or testing of accounting and accounting support systems. Trouble-shoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system issues to determine the root cause and facilitate the issue’s resolution. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 |
Technical – Automated Accounting & Business-Related Systems Accountants Only | Effectively uses systems for posting data, making adjustments, analyzing, reconciling, and processing transactions to accurately and timely provide accounting services to client agencies. | GS-05-10 – Level 3 GS-11-13 – Level 4 GS-14-15 – Level 5 |