Description:
Gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities classifiers need to do their work successfully. The focus of this course is on helping participants develop competence in applying Federal Wage System (WG, WL, and WS) job grading standards. While complete proficiency comes only with time and practice, this practical course provides a solid foundation in Federal Wage System (FWS) classification through both instruction and practice. This course is offered only in a live virtual format.
Duration:
2 days
Level:
Intermediate
Who Should Attend?
This course is for HR staff classifying FWS positions. This includes HR and Human Capital Office staff and agency HR liaisons (for example, GS-301, 343, and 344 positions at the staff level) who perform, on a regular and recurring basis, the evaluation of the level and pay of federal positions using federal classification procedures.
Credits:
1.2 CEUsLearning Outcomes:
- Discuss the history of the federal job grading system.
- Discuss the four components that make up the federal job grading system.
- Describe the primary reference for the job-grading system.
- Understand how to determine grade-level differences when evaluating Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
- Apply the job grading procedures to evaluate FWS positions including both nonsupervisory and supervisory jobs.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code CLAS8200-001 | Start Date May 13, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date May 14, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS8200-002 | Start Date Jul 29, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 30, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS8200-003 | Start Date Sep 11, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 12, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 |
Course Outline
Module 1: Federal Job Grading System
Module 2: Job Grading Standards
Module 3: Applying Job Grading Standards
Module 4: Applying Helper and Intermediate Standards
Module 5: Applying Wage Leader and Wage Supervisor Standards
Other Recommended Courses:
- Federal Position Management (CLAS7012)
