FSA requires that each new first-level supervisor must have at least 80 hours of supervisory training within 12 months after assuming a supervisory position. Only official supervisors are eligible to attend supervisory training courses.

Training for supervisors, managers, and executives shall focus on ensuring competencies are built according to OPM's Leadership Effectiveness Framework.

Basic Competencies: The following basic competencies apply to all supervisors, managers, and executives:

oral, written, and interpersonal communication

problem solving and decision making

First-Level Competencies: In addition to the basic competencies, all supervisors, managers, and executives shall build the following first-level competencies:

Mid-Level Competencies: In addition to the basic and first-level competencies, all managers and executives shall build the following mid-level competencies:

Higher-Level Competencies: In addition to the basic and mid-level competencies, all executives shall build the following competencies:

The above information can be found in Handbook 6-PM, Part 3, Par. 116.

Contact: Tracey Foster - 202-401-0350

HRD/Training and Development Branch