About Laszlo Bockh Expertise I will answer general questions related to employment in the Federal Civil Service, such as procedures followed and likely reasons why management takes certain actions. I will also answer questions related to how to develop a career and how to prepare for promotions, especially those related to budget and program analysis careers. I will not answer questions related to specific job actions or grievances.
Experience I worked for 35 years for the Federal government. I managed a human resources function for over 20 years. I started as a GS-7 and left as a GS-15, with acting stints in SES positions.
Organizations American Society of Public Administration, American Association for Budget and Program Analysis, Association for Budget and Financial Management.
Education/Credentials Master of Public Administration.
Question What is a good source of information on how to write effective KSAs? I work for the National Park Service as a clerk. I want to work as a Computer Specialist. I have taken some classes and I help coworkers with using computers and software. However, I am not comfortable writing KSAs for job applications.
Thank you.
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Answer Thanks for your question and congratulations on working on your career.
The best source that I have found on KSAs is Kathryn Kraemer Troutman, of The Resume Place. She writes a weekly column for Government Executive magazine; many of her columns deal with KSAs. You can read the columns at URL http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1000/102400cc.htm (for the current column). (The URL for the magazine is http://www.govexec.com/ and there is a Career Corner link on this page.)
Toutman's own web site is at URL http://www.resume-place.com/. The Resume Place site is a commercial site and is aimed at selling you materials related to KSAs and resumes, but it also has free content that will help you. I believe you will find much that is useful here. After you get familiar with the material you may want to buy some of her stuff. (I have no relationship with her or her site.)
Hope this helps, and good luck in your career change work.
