Appendix 3

Survey Instrument


 
"Compass I and II" 

Follow-up Evaluation Form
Name   Office  
Supervisor’s
Name		   Supervisor’s
EMail		   
Dates of Course Attended Course Location
(Park Acronym)		  
Month (2 digit)      
Year (4 digit)      
1. Answer the following questions by placing an "X" under the appropriate column.
Yes
No
Question
     1a. The skills, knowledge and ideas I learned in "Compass I" have improved my performance on the job. 
    1b. The skills, knowledge and ideas I learned in "Compass II" have improved my performance on the job.
1c. If you were unable to complete "Compass I," please explain what prevented you from completing the package. (There is no penalty if you were unable to complete the package.)
Response

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
2a. Rate yourself on your competency in each of the nine Universal Competencies based on your "Compass I" and "Compass II" experiences. In this section, rate yourself on your level of knowledge before the courses.

Numeric Rating Scale

0= No Knowledge
1= Aware, but little skill or knowledge
2= Some skill or knowledge		 3= Working skill or knowledge
4= Advanced skill or knowledge
5= High Degree of skill or knowledge
 
Prior
Competencies
 
Mission Comprehension
 
Agency Orientation
 
Resource Stewardship
 
NPS Operations
 
Fundamental Values
 
Communication Skills
 
Problem-solving Skills
 
Leadership Behaviors
2b. Rate yourself on your competency in each of the nine Universal Competencies based on your "Compass I" and "Compass II" experiences. In this section, rate yourself on your level of knowledge after the courses.

Numeric Rating Scale

0= No Knowledge
1= Aware, but little skill or knowledge
2= Some skill or knowledge		 3= Working skill or knowledge
4= Advanced skill or knowledge
5= High Degree of skill or knowledge
After
Competencies
 
Mission Comprehension
 
Agency Orientation
 
Resource Stewardship
 
NPS Operations
 
Fundamental Values
 
Communication Skills
 
Problem-solving Skills
 
Leadership Behaviors
3a. In the space below, please provide specific examples of ways that "Compass I" has impacted your performance. 
Response

 
 
 
 
 

 
3b. In the space below, please provide specific examples of ways that "Compass II" has impacted your performance.
Response

 
 
 
 
 

 
5. Are there topics about which you needed more information? 
Response

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6. Please answer the following questions by placing a "X" in the appropriate column. 
As a result of my participation in Compass II, I now:
None of the Time
Some of the Time
Often
Very Often
All of the Time
- base my actions on a clearer understanding of the Mission of the NPS          
- appreciate my role as a Steward of NPS resources          
- see myself as an integral and important member of the park/office staff          
- take more risks in participating as a member of the staff (e.g., speak out more in meetings)          
- provide better customer service to internal and external customers          
- am more effective at supporting members of other divisions because I understand their role in achieving the Mission          
- treat fellow employees and visitors more fairly, being sensitive to their individuality and diversity          
- adhere to ethical behavior expected of a Federal Employee          
- represent the NPS better in my professional and personal life          
- promote resource protection and stewardship          
- practice and encourage safe work practices          
- contribute more as a member of a team          
- make decisions based on a personal commitment to the NPS Mission          
- apply knowledge gained regarding the variety of NPS Operations          
- contribute positively to an environment which motivates others to achieve shared goals          
- accept a leadership role           
- work with partners effectively and supportively          
6. "Compass I and II" provided competency training at the entry level. If you could attend training in the Universal Competencies at the developmental level, what would you like to see included in the training?
Response
  
7. Other comments:
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