Office of Personnel




Competency Definitions for Employees

Customer Service

1 - Does Not Meet Expectations
  • Is not attuned to the importance of serving internal or external customers.
  • Is unable to assess customer needs and resolve customer problems.
  • Does not work well with customers.

3 - Meets Expectations

  • Demonstrates a commitment to working with customers, both external and internal.
  • Works with customers to get information, assess needs, and resolve issues and concerns.
  • Consistently acts with the customer in mind.
  • Establishes good customer relations and can come to workable solutions.
  • Demonstrates commitment to providing high-quality services and programs in a timely manner.

5 - Significantly Exceeds Expectations

  • Always considers the customer's needs, both external and internal, as a first priority when approaching all work situations.
  • Frequently anticipates and resolves customer issues before the customer voices them.
  • Excels at working with customers to assess needs, resolve problems, and significantly exceed customer expectations.