Are agencies required to use ACWA assessment tools for competitive service positions?

Agencies have the flexibility to select assessment tools that best fit their needs, provided that the tools are validated for use in their specific hiring processes. While the ACWA (Assessment Center for Workplace Assessment) tools are available, agencies are not mandated to exclusively use them. This allows each agency to make decisions based on their unique circumstances, the type of position they are filling, and the specific competencies they are assessing. The goal is to ensure that the selected assessment methods are effective and reliable for the hiring process, rather than adhering to a one-size-fits-all approach. This flexibility supports a more tailored and effective recruitment strategy for competitive service positions.