Office of Personnel




Competency Definitions for Employees

Initiative

1 - Does Not Meet Expectations

  • Unable to remedy problems without being told by a peer or supervisor.
  • Waits for others to take action first.
  • Requires high levels of supervision to effectively complete job duties.

3 - Meets Expectations

  • Works to remedy problems without being told by a peer or supervisor.
  • Persistent in overcoming obstacles.
  • Sees what needs to be done and does it.
  • Consistently seizes opportunities when they arise.
  • Consistently produces quality work products under minimal supervision.

5 - Significantly Exceeds Expectations

  • Consistently produces more than the job requires.
  • Sees what needs to be done beyond job duties and proposes or takes action.
  • Significantly exceeds project and/or customer expectations on all tasks with minimal supervision.