Approved by the Competency Modeling Validation Review Board on June 29, 2011.
Competency | Definition | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|---|
Information Management | Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, organizes and maintains information or information management systems. | GS-01-04 – Level 2 GS-05-06 – Level 3 GS-07-08 – 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-01-04 – Level 2 GS-05-06 – Level 3 GS-07-08 – Level 5 |
Organizational Awareness | Knows the organization’s mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. | GS-01-04 – Level 2 GS-05-06 – Level 3 GS-07-08 – Level 5 |
Technical – Automated Administrative Systems | Effective use of automated administrative systems such as the Integrated Personnel/Payroll Systems/Subsystems, Accounting & Business-Related Systems, Travel Systems, Time and Attendance Systems, Procurement Systems, etc., to perform essential business functions. | GS-01-04 – Level 2 GS-05-06 – Level 3 GS-07-08 – Level 5 |
NOTE: To better align task items related to general clerical duties such as maintaining calendars and schedules, greeting visitors, receiving calls, arranging meetings, processing mail, maintaining files, etc., it is acceptable to use the competency category "Administrative Support" (competency definition below) in the Job Analysis. (This is an interim solution until such time the model is reviewed and addition of competencies is discussed.)
Administrative Support – Performs functions such as maintaining calendars and schedules, greeting visitors, receiving calls, arranging meetings, processing mail, organizing and maintaining files, and making travel arrangements in support of the organization.