Category: Results

Competency: Displaying Expertise

Competency Definition: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.

Abbreviation in Louisiana Jobs: DE - 26


Displaying Expertise

Competency Behaviors: Specific, observable actions demonstrating the competency

Forming


Struggles to demonstrate the competency; needs guidance and practice.
  • Struggles to recall or explain foundational concepts relevant to the field
  • Struggles to apply knowledge in typical work situations; requires direction or corrective support
  • Has difficulty expressing subject-matter information in an accurate way

Improving


Shows growth and increasing confidence but not yet consistently independent

Successful


Demonstrates the competency independently and reliably in routine situations
  • Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of standard practices and recognizes emerging trends in the field
  • Applies subject-matter expertise to solve a range of routine and occasional uncommon challenges
  • Communicates insightful information and tailors messages to different audiences, providing in-depth explanations

Exceeds


Applies the competency independently in challenging or high-impact situations, adding value or insight

Exceptional


Demonstrates subject-matter expertise, serves as a role model, and elevates standards.
  • Uses advanced subject matter knowledge to address critical issues and is recognized by others as a dependable expert and advisor
  • Integrates expertise across ambiguous or rapidly evolving challenges to guide strategic action
  • Delivers nuanced or technical information in a clear, well-structured way, adding insights that enhance stakeholder understanding and support strategic decisions