Does the agency identify mission-critical occupations and competencies?

Elements of YES

The agency has studied its mission to determine which occupations and competencies are essential to achieving its strategic goals and has analyzed its current strengths and weaknesses regarding those occupations and competencies.

Suggested Performance Indicators

• Mission-critical occupation and competency references are included in strategic plan and/or performance plans.
• Agency workload studies are conducted and analyzed for trends.
• A methodology exists for determining mission-critical occupations and competencies in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Analysis of data includes workforce demographics in mission-critical occupations, including size and distribution of workforce by grade/series/geographical location, type of positions occupied, pay plan, average age, retirement (eligible and expected), separations, turnover, etc.
• Job analyses identifying competencies for successful performance are current and updated when positions/occupations change.