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    The NIH Proficiency Scale is used to measure an individual's ability to demonstrate competencies in their job. It includes 5 proficiency levels from Fundamental Awareness to Expert. An individual can see where their current skills align based on the descriptions for each level, which range from basic knowledge to recognized authority in their field. When used along with a specific occupation's Proficiency Map, it allows people to compare their skills to top performers in their occupation and see the expected proficiency at different grade levels.

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    The NIH Proficiency Scale is used to measure an individual's ability to demonstrate competencies in their job. It includes 5 proficiency levels from Fundamental Awareness to Expert. An individual can see where their current skills align based on the descriptions for each level, which range from basic knowledge to recognized authority in their field. When used along with a specific occupation's Proficiency Map, it allows people to compare their skills to top performers in their occupation and see the expected proficiency at different grade levels.

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    The NIH Proficiency Scale is used to measure an individual's ability to demonstrate competencies in their job. It includes 5 proficiency levels from Fundamental Awareness to Expert. An individual can see where their current skills align based on the descriptions for each level, which range from basic knowledge to recognized authority in their field. When used along with a specific occupation's Proficiency Map, it allows people to compare their skills to top performers in their occupation and see the expected proficiency at different grade levels.

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    Competencies Proficiency Scale

    The NIH Proficiency Scale is an instrument used to measure one’s ability to demonstrate a
    competency on the job. The scale captures a wide range of ability levels and organizes
    them into five steps; from “Fundamental Awareness” to “Expert”.
    In combination with the Proficiency Map for a specific occupation, an individual can
    compare their current level of proficiency to top performers in the same occupation. This
    scale serves as the guide to understanding the expected proficiency level of top performers
    at each grade level.

    Proficiency
    Score Description
    Level

    You are not required to apply or demonstrate this competency. This


    N/A Not Applicable
    competency is not applicable to your position.

    Fundamental
    You have a common knowledge or an understanding of basic techniques and
    Awareness
    1 concepts.
    (basic
    knowledge)  Focus is on learning.

    You have the level of experience gained in a classroom and/or experimental


    scenarios or as a trainee on-the-job. You are expected to need help when
    performing this skill.
    Novice
    2 (limited  Focus is on developing through on-the-job experience;
    experience)  You understand and can discuss terminology, concepts, principles,
    and issues related to this competency;
     You utilize the full range of reference and resource materials in this
    competency.

    You are able to successfully complete tasks in this competency as requested.


    Help from an expert may be required from time to time, but you can usually
    perform the skill independently.
     Focus is on applying and enhancing knowledge or skill;
    Intermediate
    3 (practical  You have applied this competency to situations occasionally while
    needing minimal guidance to perform successfully;
    application)
     You understand and can discuss the application and implications of
    changes to processes, policies, and procedures in this area.
    You can perform the actions associated with this skill without assistance.
    You are certainly recognized within your immediate organization as "a
    person to ask" when difficult questions arise regarding this skill.
     Focus is on broad organizational/professional issues;
     You have consistently provided practical/relevant ideas and
    perspectives on process or practice improvements which may easily
    Advanced be implemented;
    4
    (applied theory)  You are capable of coaching others in the application of this
    competency by translating complex nuances relating to this
    competency into easy to understand terms;
     You participate in senior level discussions regarding this
    competency;
     You assist in the development of reference and resource materials in
    this competency.

    You are known as an expert in this area. You can provide guidance,
    troubleshoot and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the
    field where the skill is used.
     Focus is strategic;
     You have demonstrated consistent excellence in applying this
    competency across multiple projects and/or organizations;
    Expert
     You are considered the “go to” person in this area within NIH and/or
    5 (recognized
    outside organizations;
    authority)
     You create new applications for and/or lead the development of
    reference and resource materials for this competency;
     You are able to diagram or explain the relevant process elements and
    issues in relation to organizational issues and trends in sufficient
    detail during discussions and presentations, to foster a greater
    understanding among internal and external colleagues and
    constituents.
    Note: The NIH Proficiency Scale was updated to facilitate the migration to the HHS
    Learning Management System. (Updated January 12, 2009)
    This page was last reviewed on March 8, 2015

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