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Position Classification (CLAS7003)

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Position Classification

Description:

Develop and improve your skills in selecting and applying position classification standards, writing position evaluation statements, and other classification-related areas such as FLSA and position management. This intensive ten-day course provides you with a foundation in General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) classification. Focus on the legal bases, structure, and operation of the GS, FWS, and alternative classification systems.

Duration:

10 days

Level:

Foundational

Who Should Attend?

All federal HR staff and others who classify positions or need an in-depth knowledge of how federal positions are classified.

Credits:

0.6 CEU's

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the two primary methods used to evaluate positions in the federal system
  • Describe the legal basis, structure, and primary tools of the General Schedule system
  • Explain and apply procedures used to classify federal positions using the Factor Evaluation System
  • Select and apply procedures used to classify federal positions using the narrative system
  • Write evaluation statements that adequately document and justify classification decisions
  • Apply the FES factors in writing position descriptions
  • Discuss and apply the procedures for using classification guides
  • Describe and apply procedures used to classify GS leader, supervisory, and managerial positions
  • Discuss the process used to classify federal positions in the Federal Wage System
  • Identify the exemption criteria used to make Fair Labor Standards Act coverage decisions
  • Describe the process for classification appeals in the FWS and GS systems
  • Understand the guiding principles for federal classification

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Other Recommended Courses:

Module 1: Introduction to Federal Classification

  • Introduction
  • History
  • Classification and Federal Human Resources Management
  • Job Evaluation Methods
  • The Basis for Federal Classification

Module 2: The General Schedule System

  • Introduction
  • Legal Basis and Structure
  • Classification Skills and Tools
  • Primary References Used in Federal Classification

Module 3 The Factor Evaluation System (FES)

  • Introduction
  • Factor Evaluation System Components
  • Procedures Used to Classify FES Positions
  • Understanding Differences in Levels of Work
  • Job Family Standards: An Overview
  • More on FES Classification Standards

Module 4: The Narrative System

  • Introduction
  • The Narrative System
  • Procedures for Classifying Narrative System Positions

Module 5: Writing Evaluation Statements

  • Introduction
  • Reasons for Preparing an Evaluation Statement
  • General Information Included in Evaluation Statements
  • Model Format for Evaluation Statements

Module 6: Position Descriptions

  • Introduction
  • Purpose of Position Descriptions
  • Responsibilities in Writing a Position Descriptions
  • Writing FES Position Descriptions

Module 7: Classification Guides

  • Introduction
  • Classification Guides

Module 8: GS Leaders, Managers, and Supervisors

  • Introduction
  • The Management Continuum
  • General Schedule Leader Grade Evaluation Guide
  • General Schedule Supervisory Guide

Module 9: Introduction to the Federal Job Grading System

  • Introduction
  • Primary Reference Used in the Job Grading System
  • FWS Components
  • Job Grading Evaluation Method

Module 10: Fair Labor Standards Act

  • Introduction
  • Determination of Coverage
  • FLSA Exemption Criteria

Module 11: Classification Appeals

  • Introduction
  • Classification Appeals

Module 12: Foundation for Federal Classification

  • Guiding Principles for Federal Human Resources Management
  • Guiding Principles for Federal Classification Systems
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