This research aims to explain and explain the impact of the competence of Civil Servants on performance at the Regional Secretariat by their current position (based on Probolinggo Regent Regulation number: 76 of 2020 concerning Competency Development for Civil Servants within the Probolinggo Regency Government). Methods this research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach. A qualitative approach is considered appropriate in this study because it is easier when facing reality, can directly represent the principle of the relationship between researchers and research subjects, is more sensitive, and is more able to adapt to the many sharpening joint influences on the value patterns encountered. Research locations are conducted in the Regional Secretariat of Probolinggo Regency. Research results found that the influence of the competence of Civil Servants in the Secretariat of the Probolinggo Regency Government is directly proportional to performance, meaning that if competence is high, then the performance is above expectations. This is following Probolinggo Regent Regulation number: 76 of 2020 concerning Competency Development for Civil Servants in the Probolinggo Regency Government in article (8) paragraph (1) point (a).