PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES CRITERIA

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP91-00452R000100030004-2
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• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: November 11, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 10, 1997
• Sequence Number: 4
• Content Type: REGULATION

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"PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES CRITERIA
a. Technical Capacity
GS-11 - Capable of undertaking an assigned problem
with day to day guidance.
GS-12 - Assigned or self-conceived problems with
weekly review.
GS-13 - Assigned or self-conceived problems or tasks
with program guidance and review.
GS-14 - As 13 but more versatility with inter-
disciplinary capability permitting systems
involvement.
GS-15 - National authority. Recognized by, and known
to, the appropriate scientific/technical
fraternity for his accomplishments thereby
justifying senior status. Program guidance
only.
b. Judgment
GS-11 - Represents his Office at working group levels
limited to information exchanges.
GS--12 - 11 plus.
GS-13 - Relates work to objective goals of a broad
character, participating as an Office
representative on technical committees.
GS-14 - Represents his Office as a technical authority
on interagency committees.
GS-15 - Represents his Agency in technical matters
involving policies, missions and actions of
National significance.
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PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES CRITERIA (Cont'd)
c. Management
GS-11 - Generally operates as a Junior Scientist with
advisory rather than action authority in
handling fiscal and human resources.
GS-12 - May carry some supervisory duties and direct
responsibility for the utilization of allocated
fiscal resources.
GS-13 - Assigns human and fiscal resources to various
aspects of a complex problem or field.
GS-14 - Obtains and allocates resources and supervises
staff toward the accomplishment of major,
approved projects.
GS-15 - Establishes projects; obtains and allocates
human and fiscal resources to a multi-
plicity of activities being governed by
program guidance and ceiling limitations.
d. Self-Sufficiency
GS-11 - Limited knowledge of prior art, industrial.
potential, government activities, and in-
house support function.
GS-12 - 11 plus.
GS-13 - Experience and maturity provides a basis for
significant, independent action.
GS-14 - Knows prior art, key personages in industry,
academic and government areas and available
in-house support. Is highly self-sufficient
needing consultative help rather than guidance.
'GS-15,- As 14, but a greater depth of knowledge and
more appreciation for the proper utilization
of all resources including delegation of all
duties possible along with the necessary
authority for action.
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PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES CRITERIA (Cont'd)
e. Communications Skills
GS-11 - Capable of good written and oral expression
within context of assigned tasks clearly
emphasizing points of major significance.
GS-12 - Consistently provides advanced quality in
his writing and in professional discussions.
GS-13 - Provides clarity and good style in oral and
written work which is accepted as authori-
tative treatment and which incorporates
proper organizational and program
perspectives.
GS-14 - Adept at concisely and clearly expressing
himself on all matters of significance to
his job performance and in giving well-
organized major briefings and technical
presentations.
GS-15 - Experienced in planning and executing major
program briefings at highest levels, in
independently writing major authoritative
papers relating to his professional
specialties, and. correctly reflecting in
both pertinent organizational policies.
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