Competencies are a type of performance expectation that consists of the critical knowledge, abilities, skills, and personal characteristics necessary for satisfactory performance in a particular position. Competencies are linked to the specific duties performed in a particular work unit, but focus strongly on each employee individually.
At the beginning of each performance management period, a supervisor or a reviewer, in the absence of the supervisor, shall discuss with the employee how each competency relates to the employee's job. At the end of the performance management period, the supervisor or a reviewer, in the absence of the supervisor, shall evaluate each competency based on the employee's performance during the period.
There are five (5) core competencies for all employees covered by this chapter:
There are three (3) additional core competencies applicable to supervisors:
The supervisor may choose up to three (3) additional competencies, or develop an additional three (3) competencies in collaboration with the employee. The recommended additional competencies include but are not limited to the following:
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B1406