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Human Resources (GS-201) Proficiency Map

Below is a proficiency map for the Human Resources (GS-201) Competency Model. This map links GS grade levels for each competency and serves as a guide to understanding the expected proficiency level of top performers at each grade level.

Proficiency is rated using the standard Proficiency Scale. The links will take you to a description and training for each competency at the different proficiency ranges.

Key

N/A - Not Applicable,     1 - Fundamental Awareness,     2 - Novice,     3 - Intermediate,     4 - Advanced,      5 - Expert

  Human Resource Law, Regulation and Policy Research and Analysis Human Resource Consultation Human Resource Communication Human Resource Management Knowledge
GS – 5 1 N/A 1 N/A
GS – 7 2 1 2 1
GS – 9 3 2 3 2
GS – 11 3 3 3 3
GS – 12 4 4 4 4
GS – 13 5 5 5 5
GS – 14 5 5 5 5
GS – 15 5 5 5 5