The suggested Proficiency Map is provided as a guide for selecting the appropriate proficiency level from GS-1 through GS-15. Employees and supervisors have the flexibility to select proficiency levels that are appropriate for a position. Every position is unique and the level of proficiency required in certain competencies may vary between positions.
Proficiency Map
| GS – 1 |
1 |
| GS – 2 |
1 |
| GS – 3 |
1 |
| GS – 4 |
1 or 2 |
| GS – 5 |
2 |
| GS – 6 |
2 |
| GS – 7 |
2 or 3 |
| GS – 8 |
3 |
| GS – 9 |
3 |
| GS – 10 |
3 or 4 |
| GS – 11 |
3 or 4 |
| GS – 12 |
4 |
| GS – 13 |
4 |
| GS – 14 |
4 or 5 |
| GS – 15 |
5 |
Proficiency Key
| 1 |
Fundamental Awareness |
| 2 |
Novice |
| 3 |
Intermediate |
| 4 |
Advanced |
| 5 |
Expert |