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 CEUsLearning Outcomes:
- Understand the legal basis, structure, and primary tools of the General Schedule system.
- Apply the procedures used to classify federal positions using the Factor Evaluation System.
- Prepare an evaluation statement using the Factor Evaluation System.
- Understand job family standards, guides, and the automated classification programs used by some federal agencies.
- Select and apply procedures used to classify federal positions in the Federal Wage System.
- Illustrate the rules applicable to classifying mixed grade/series and the interdisciplinary positions.
- Identify the preparation and interview procedures required for a position audit.
- Know how to apply the procedures used to classify federal leader, supervisory, and managerial positions
Available Sessions:
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
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Guaranteed-to-Go
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Session Code CLAS7003-001 | Start Date Jul 07, 2025 8:30 AM EST | End Date Jul 18, 2025 4:00 PM EST | Location InPerson | Tuition $3,249.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code CLAS7003-002 | Start Date Aug 04, 2025 8:30 AM EST | End Date Aug 15, 2025 4:00 PM EST | Location InPerson | Tuition $3,249.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code CLAS7003-003 | Start Date Oct 27, 2025 8:30 AM EST | End Date Nov 07, 2025 4:00 PM EST | Location InPerson | Tuition $3,249.00 |
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
