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'sLearning 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
No sessions scheduled
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
