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Postal Service Mail Carriers

Proficiency Ratings


These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency Rating
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment 4.0
Performing General Physical Activities 4.0
Handling and Moving Objects 4.0
Getting Information 3.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public 3.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization 3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships 3.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 3.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 3.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 2.5
Documenting/Recording Information 2.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems 2.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 2.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 2.5
Processing Information 2.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others 2.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials 2.5
Performing Administrative Activities 2.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People 2.0
Training and Teaching Others 2.0
Selling or Influencing Others 2.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information 2.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others 2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others 2.0
Coaching and Developing Others 2.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others 2.0
Working with Computers 1.5
Thinking Creatively 1.5
Analyzing Data or Information 1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment 1.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies 1.5
Scheduling Work and Activities 1.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates 1.5
Developing and Building Teams 1.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others 1.5
Controlling Machines and Processes 1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment 1.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources 1.5
Staffing Organizational Units 1.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment 1.0



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