Kompetensi Manajerial Pegawai Negeri Sipil Jabatan Fungsional Hasil Kebijakan Penyetaraan Jabatan (Studi Kasus di Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kabupaten Padang Lawas Utara)

Abstract

The implementation of the Position Equalization policy on a large scale in government institutions of Padang Lawas Utara Regency has a substantial impacts, particularly an the competency aspects af civil servants, I alse causes the difficulty for civil servants to understand their duties, responsibilities, and new positions. Thus, it hinders the realization of professional and competent apparatus. This research employs a mixed approach with quantitative data and narration of qualitative descriptive. The position equalization does not change the relationship between work units or areas of work, Coordination lines and jab title hierarchies are still partial and divisional. Work systems has not been integrated and the collaboration is limited to individual tasks without recognizing each other's roles, Functional officials appointed as the result of position equalization do not understand their duties and functions, thus, it creates creates a competency gap among civil servants, Before the policy implementation, functional officials appointed as administrative officials have met the competency standards of supervisory positions. The results of this research indicate the condition of managerial competence of 6 civil servants with functional position, namely 2 officials have high competence, 2 officials have medium competence, and 2 officials have low competence. The research suggests that during the process of adaptation toward the changes in organizational structure, the role of functional officials af the results af the equalization should be equivalent to the general functional officials. Agencies are required to conduct assessment and map the competence af civil servants gradually, build a talent pool svstem for career development and position succession. It is crucial to maintain smooth business processes and services during the job transformation transition.