Introduction to Federal Government Position Classification
Foundational Training Course for HR Professionals

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4-Day Training Course

This course is available for On-Site Training only. We will bring this course to your agency or company.
Contact Don Dickson, On-Site Training Manager at (301) 455-5633 or Don.Dickson@GovernmentTrainingInc.com

About this course

A 4-day training program focusing on the General Schedule, this training program provides participants with a comprehensive knowledge of fundamental polices, practices, principles, and complex issues addressed in the area of position classification. Topics covered will include, the structure and operation of the General Schedule System; the General Schedule Supervisory and General Schedule Leader Guides; development and preparation of position descriptions and evaluation statements; application of various job family standards and classification guides; the classification of mixed series and grade positions; and conduct of desk audits. The course will provide foundational knowledge required of today’s successful human resources practitioner.

Objectives

• Discuss the Nature of Job Evaluation
• Describe the Structure and Operation of the General Schedule System
• Select and Apply GS Narrative and FES Classification Standards
• Use a Variety of Methods for Occupational and Job Data Collection
• Structure and Critique a Job Audit
• Prepare Position Descriptions in a Variety of Formats
• Prepare Evaluation Statements for a Variety of Situations
• Describe the Classification Appeals Process
• Classify Mixed Positions, Using a Variety of Classification Standards and Guides
• Select and Apply Job-Grading Standards Using the Federal Wage System

Syllabus

• Introduction to Position Classification in the Federal Government
• Legal framework and regulatory basis
• Current Structure of the General Schedule System
• Components of the General Schedule System
• Position Management and its role in Position Classification
• Definition of Position Management
• The Role of Supervisors in Organization Design and Position Management
• Position Management as it Relates to Other Staff Functions
• General Schedule System – Narrative Standards
- Narrative Classification Standards
- Format of General Schedule Classification Standards
- Classifying Positions Using Narrative Standards/Guides

• General Schedule System – Factor Evaluation System
- Tools of the FES
- FES Classification Standards
- FES Classification Process
- Classifying Positions Using FES Standards/Guides

• General Schedule Leader Grade Evaluation Guide
• Distinction Between Managers, Supervisors and Leaders
• Criteria for Leader Positions
• Overview of GSLGEG
• Application of GSLGEG
• General Schedule Supervisory Guide
• Overview of GSSG
• Application of the GSSG
• Mixed Series/Grade Position and Positions for Which There are no Applicable Classification Standards
- Rules and Guidance for Classifying Mixed Series/Grade Positions

• Procedures for Classifying Position for Which There are no Applicable Classification Standards
• Writing Position Descriptions/Evaluation Statements
- OPM’s requirements
- Who writes position descriptions
- Contents of a position description
- Purpose of evaluation statements
- Formats and contents of evaluation statements
- Classification Appeals
- What Can and Cannot be Addressed in a Classification Appeal
- The Classification Appeal Process

• Desk Audits/Information Gathering
• How to Prepare and Conduct a Desk Audit
• Federal Wage System
- Overview of the Federal Wage System
- The Approach to Classifying Jobs in the Federal Wage System

Who should attend?

Human Resource Specialists or others who have been Delegated Position Classification Authority.

How to register

Registrations are payable by Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover, check or government purchase order.

Download our registration form and FAX or Mail to:

Dave Dickson
Government Training Inc.
20842 Derrydale Square
Sterling, VA, 20165
FAX: 703-406-4870


Contact Customer Service at 703-622-1187 or Customer.Service@GovernmentTrainingInc.com

Course Schedule

• Registration begins at 8:00 am
• Class begins at 8:30am
• Class ends at 4:30pm
• There are several 10-15 minute breaks throughout the day.
• Lunch generally begins at 12:00pm and lasts approximately 1 hour

GTI Cancellation Policy

You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the course.

Cancellation requests must be sent in writing (email or fax) and will be subject to a $100.00 processing fee. No cancellations or transfers are accepted within 2 (two) weeks prior to the course start date or later.

PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee. In the rare occasion that a course is cancelled or postponed, please note our reimbursement is limited to paid tuition only.

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