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General Administration (GS-301) Competency Model

The General Administration competencies are applicable to all employees (all GS levels) in this occupational series.

Each competency in this model includes a definition and key behaviors. The definition describes what a person demonstrating this competency might do. The key behaviors are examples of observable actions that demonstrate an employee is using this competency.

General Administration Competencies

Click on a competency below to view its definition, key behaviors, and recommended training opportunities.

General Administration Assessment Tool

The self-assessment tool allows employees to reflect on their strengths and areas for improvement related to the key competencies of top performance in their occupation. Why is this useful? For employees, it provides a vehicle for discussions with their supervisors on the training and development activities they will focus on during the year. For NIH, the assessment results will help identify areas where we need to offer training opportunities to fill competency gaps.

Your self-assessment is anonymous. Although you need to log in to get to the assessment link (this prevents external visitors from taking this assessment), once you are at the link there is no connection to you or your computer.
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General Administration Competency Based Tools

General Administration (GS-301) Competency Model (.pdf)

General Administration (GS-301) Proficiency Map

Sample General Administration (GS-301) Individual Development Plan (.doc)

General Administration Interview Guide (.doc)

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