Are you a civilian employee at NAVFAC looking to chart a course for professional growth and make a significant impact? NAVFAC is dedicated to fostering the development of its workforce, and the Career Compass Tool serves as your guide in this journey. This comprehensive program is designed to empower you to take control of your career trajectory, enhance your skills, and align your contributions with NAVFAC’s critical mission.
What is the Career Compass Program?
Career Compass is NAVFAC’s dedicated career development initiative for all civilian employees. It’s built on the understanding that investing in employee growth not only benefits the individual but also strengthens the entire organization. By utilizing the Career Compass, you’ll gain access to resources and frameworks that enable you to:
- Proactively Plan Your Career: Take charge of your professional journey within NAVFAC. Identify your aspirations and map out the steps to achieve them.
- Enhance Your Abilities: Continuously develop your skills and competencies to excel in your current role and prepare for future opportunities.
- Seek Out New Opportunities: Explore diverse career paths and roles within NAVFAC, expanding your horizons and potential.
- Connect Your Work to NAVFAC’s Mission: Understand how your daily tasks contribute to the larger purpose of NAVFAC and its support of the warfighter.
- Become a Stronger Team Member: Improve your collaborative skills and ensure your performance enhances NAVFAC’s overall effectiveness.
- Make Meaningful Contributions: Align your work with NAVFAC’s strategic objectives and directly impact the success of the warfighter mission.
Image: The Career Compass logo, representing NAVFAC’s workforce development program.
Embark on Your Career Compass Journey: Key Steps
Getting started with the Career Compass program is straightforward and designed to be user-friendly. Here are the essential steps to begin navigating your career path:
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Employee Competency Assessment (ECA): The first step is to understand your current skill set and identify areas for growth. The ECA is a valuable tool to self-assess your competencies and pinpoint areas where development would be most beneficial for your career goals.
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Individual Development Plan (IDP): Following your ECA, the next crucial step is creating your IDP. This personalized plan outlines your career goals, identifies the skills you need to develop to reach those goals, and maps out specific actions and resources to support your development journey. The IDP is your roadmap for professional growth within NAVFAC.
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Career Compass Resource Center (CCRC): Once you’ve initiated your ECA and IDP, the CCRC becomes your central hub for tools and information. This resource-rich center provides access to a wealth of materials designed to assist you in career planning and skill development. Explore the CCRC to discover workshops, guides, templates, and other resources to support your Career Compass journey.
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Image: A roadmap outlining the Employee Competency Assessment (ECA) and Individual Development Plan (IDP) process for NAVFAC employees in FY24.
Utilizing the Community Management Framework (CMF)
To further assist you in defining your career objectives within NAVFAC, the program incorporates the Community Management Framework (CMF). The CMF is a structured collection of resources designed to guide you in formulating your career development path. It provides a comprehensive approach to career management within the NAVFAC context.
Image: Visual representation of the Community Management Framework (CMF), a resource for NAVFAC employees to plan their career development.
The Workforce Development Continuum: Non-Technical Competencies
The Civilian Workforce Development Continuum, detailed in Section Two of the CMF, focuses on the non-technical competencies vital for career advancement. It identifies 25 key non-technical competencies relevant to NAVFAC employees, categorized into five competency groups. This framework, used in conjunction with the ECA and IDP, helps you consider which non-technical skills to prioritize as you plan your development.
The 70/20/10 Learning and Development Model
Career Compass also encourages a diverse approach to learning and development through the 70/20/10 Model. This model, outlined in Section One of the CMF, emphasizes that development occurs through various avenues:
- 70% On-the-Job Experiences: Learning through practical experience, tackling challenging assignments, and applying skills in real-world situations.
- 20% Social Learning: Development through interactions with others, mentoring, collaboration, and feedback.
- 10% Formal Training: Structured courses, workshops, and educational programs.
This model promotes a holistic approach to career growth, encouraging employees to leverage a wide range of learning opportunities beyond traditional training. It fosters a culture of continuous learning and provides a greater spectrum of development options.
Image: Graphic illustrating the 70/20/10 learning model, emphasizing the importance of on-the-job experience, social learning, and formal training in employee development.
Take Control of Your NAVFAC Career
The Career Compass tool and program offer a robust framework for NAVFAC civilian employees to proactively manage their careers. By utilizing the resources and guidance provided, you can enhance your skills, broaden your opportunities, and make a more significant contribution to NAVFAC’s vital mission. Start exploring the Career Compass today and navigate your path to professional success within NAVFAC.
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