Merit system principles and prohibited personnel practices drive federal human resources management decisions. This course provides a high-level overview of the federal human resources environment. This course is part of the Certificates of Accomplishment in Human Resources Management.
Administrative specialists, management analysts and technicians who assist in handling human resources issues. This course is not appropriate for individuals who have already completed the Human Resources Management for Administrative Personnel (PMGT8002D).
Objectives:
Briefly explain the various components of the HR office (e.g. labor/employee relations, classification, staffing and placement)
Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Introduction to Human Resource Management, PMGT7001D, Grad. School, USDA
Day one of three
Introduction
definition
Objectives
Public Policy
Responsibilities (5CFR 250)
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, Programs and Complaint Process
The EEO Program and its interrelationship to HR Management
EEO laws and policies with an impact on the Federal government
Merit system Principles
FEORP
EEO Complaint Process
Position Management
Position Management principles
Case Studies
Position Management Exercises
Position Classification
Position Classification Authorities and Responsibilities
Federal Wage System and Factor Evaluation Statements
Writing Position Descriptions
Day two of three
Staffing and Placement
Principles and Practices
External Recruitment
Internal Staffing
Recruitment and Staffing Sources
Merit Promotion Program principles
Employee Development
Principles and Practices
Exercises
Day three of three
Performance Management
Principles and Practices
Performance Plans
Critical Job Elements
Performance Standards
Distinction between discipline and performance based actions
