USAJOBS -

Skip Navigation Bar

Job Interest Match

Please select the tasks that interest you. After you have made your selections, click the MATCH button at the bottom of this list of tasks to view the jobs that most closely match your interests.

Task List

Program Management and Direction


	Establish organizational objectives to provide direction for assignment of resources.
	Direct or interpret broad policies and guidelines for program planning and development.
	Implement program plans to meet objectives.
	Take corrective action when problems arise.
	Develop strategies with contingency plans to implement goals.
	Seek opportunities to move the organization toward future goals.
	Interpret broad policies and guidelines for program execution.
	Adjust work schedules to meet changing priorities.
	Implement new or revised programs and policies.
	Analyze diverse viewpoints to make planning decisions and solve work problems.
	Establish a balance among competing objectives to accomplish overall organizational goals.
	Determine specific projects or actions to accomplish the goals of the organization.
	Encourage regular communication with clients to ensure their needs are met.
	Assess the various aspects of a problem.
	Ask questions that clarify issues.
	Resolve problems and reach a workable solution among parties.
	Make decisions for the agency.
	Stress innovation as a means to move the organization forward.
	Obtain relevant information before making a decision.
	Involve relevant people in decision-making.
	Integrate client expectations into the delivery process of services or products.
	Evaluate program performance and project accomplishments to assess overall program effectiveness and efficiency.
	Keep abreast of the organization's performance and effectiveness.
	Monitor programs to identify problems.

Interpersonal Skills and Relationships


	Establish networks with key individuals or groups.
	Make oral presentations to higher management or outside organizations.
	Communicate the organization's vision and mission to staff.
	Inform subordinates about developments and their impact on organizational activities.
	Act as a liaison between workers and management to facilitate organizational progress.
	Negotiate with internal or external groups to facilitate program implementation.
	Initiate and maintain contact with high-level in-house officials.
	Gain support of key individuals to ensure goal accomplishment.
	Foster consensus building with subordinates.
	Foster consensus building with superiors.
	Model high standards of honesty and integrity.
	Explain and defend management's policies or practices.
	Inform higher level management of program developments.
	Conduct briefings or other meetings.
	Encourage open communication and input from employees.
	Coordinate activities with other organizations within the agency to accomplish work.
	Explain significant goals, activities, policies, and procedures to subordinates.
	Recommend solutions to critical or sensitive problems.
	Keep abreast of key agency policies and priorities likely to affect the program area.
	Ensure that organization's activities, services, or products reflect higher management policies.
	Maintain a high level of professional expertise.

Resources Management


	Encourage staff to take innovative approaches to problem solving.
	Provide regular guidance to subordinates.
	Give subordinates substantial authority and discretion to carry out work activity and make decisions.
	Provide recognition and rewards for effective performance.
	Assist individual workers with job-related problems.
	Help employees to improve their job performance.
	Conduct formal performance appraisals.
	Promote teamwork within the organization.
	Schedule work assignments, set priorities, and direct work of the staff.
	Advise employees of their performance standards and keep them informed individually of their performance.
	Motivate subordinates and peers toward future goals.
	Create an orgnizational environment which encourages staff to stay current/informed about new automation or other technology.
	Monitor and evaluate employee work products.
	Create a work environment where individuals are treated fairly.
	Establish an environment that encourages innovation.
	Empower employees nearest the data with authority and responsibility to make decisions.
	Determine program or project priorities to allocate resources.

Return To Career Exploration

This is a United States Office of Personnel Management website. USAJOBS is the Federal Government's official one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.