Demonstration of Competence for Supervision, (the DOCS program), is designed for current City employees who are interested in promotion to supervisory positions and offers an opportunity to demonstrate competence for supervision through work-related activities. Successful completion of DOCS is recognized as equivalent to passing the first line supervisor test.

DOCS details:

• Ten required classes/workshops are held over a five month period.

• Independent activities related to classes are completed each week.

• Each of the competencies required for supervisors (communication, problem solving, conflict management, leadership, and interpersonal relations) are demonstrated on the participant's current job. Demonstrations are observed by raters and objectively evaluated.

• Twenty hours of job shadowing are completed.

• Total time commitment for DOCS participation will be approximately 85 hours over a twenty-two week period, including about 30 hours away from the participant's current job.

• The value of the program is approximately $3250; however, participants will only be charged $200. The cost may be paid by the employee, the employee's department, or some combination of the two.

• Selection to the DOCS program is limited to 25 participants per program. In addition to Career Service Authority, agencies may sponsor DOCS programs so check with your human resource office for more information on agency-based DOCS program. Applications for DOCS may be submitted only during the specified application period for each program.

Visit www.denvergov.org/DOCS for more information including a typical calendar for the program as well as a sample application.