Not sure about the details for your question, just posting to congratulate you on your progess, and on getting into (we assume) the new employer. Former govt employee here - welcome to the club! :)
Reading between the lines, it sounds like you may be female working in male-dominated fields. If so, good for you. Maybe it's ok to share the story of The Best Boss I Ever Had, aka Woman Who Leads... sounds like it is in the same zone you are.
WWL started out whacking weeds at a large complex of govt-owned buildings. Held her own with the men, despite the flak she got... this was decades ago. After busting her behind so to speak, became a lead, then a supervisor. Every few years, after quietly kicking ass, she was promoted to more responsibility. First it was two teams, then a whole department, then a division.
When I entered her domain, a department that included skilled tradespeople as well as much unskilled labor, I became more impressed day by day. People worked hard but felt it was fair, took pride in their work, and generally kicked ass. Unusually, most members of management (though not the The Boss, aka WWL) were people of color. I later found out she had fought like hell to get them promoted into their positions.
Finally someone told me what happened the first day she ran the department. Before the end of the main shift, an order went to all teams to drop tools and convene at a central point. After everyone gathered, a supervisor stood up and apologized to their employee. WWL had heard the supervisor disrespecting their employee and had called the drop tools order immediately, requiring the supervisor to apologize in front of the entire group.
Good luck in your new job.
