Description:
Formerly titled: Position Classification for Non-Classifiers. Learn the basic principles, structure, and operation of the federal position classification process. Discover how to proficiently interpret and apply classification standards, select appropriate occupational groups and series, prepare well-written descriptions and evaluation statements, and identify work characteristics that impact position classification. Learn about other related topics such as the application of GS Leader and Supervisory Guides, FLSA, position management and classification.
Duration:
2 days
Level:
Intermediate
Who Should Attend?
Federal supervisors, managers and administrative staff who prepare and evaluate job descriptions or have delegated position classification authority.
Credits:
1.2 CEUsLearning Outcomes:
- 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.
- Apply the FES factors to position descriptions.
- Explain and apply procedures used to classify narrative system positions.
- Understand and apply procedures used to classify leader and supervisory positions.
- Describe the FLSA and its requirements.
- Discuss the requirements for position management and classification appeals.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code CLAS8102-003 | Start Date Jun 05, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 06, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS8102-004 | Start Date Sep 15, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 16, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS8102-005 | Start Date Oct 14, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Oct 15, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code CLAS8102-006 | Start Date Nov 24, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 25, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 |
Day One
- Course Objectives
- Introduction to job evaluation
- Introduction to the General Schedule System
- General Schedule narrative standards
- Position descriptions
- The classification appeals process
Day Two
- Evaluation Statements
- Factor Evaluation System (FES)
- Classifying mixed positions
- Classifying leader and supervisory positions
- Position management
Other Recommended Courses:
- Federal Performance Management (LABR7013)
