# Position Classification for Supervisors and Administrative Staff Course (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

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.

## What you'll learn

- 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.

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Introduction to the Federal Classification System

- Understand federal regulations governing position classification
- Describe the four classification systems used in the federal government and the element common to all of them
- Recognize and explain the legal basis and structure of the General Schedule classification system
- Be familiar with the primary classification references that serve as basic tools for the General Schedule system

#### Module 2: The Factor Evaluation System

- Discuss the components that make up the Factor Evaluation System (FES)
- Apply the procedures used to classify positions using FES standards

#### Module 3: Position Descriptions

- Discuss the purpose of position descriptions
- Describe the responsibilities in writing position descriptions
- Understand the format requirements of an FES position description

#### Module 4: Federal Wage System

- Discuss the structure and grading procedures of the Federal Wage System (FWS)

#### Module 5: The Narrative System

- Discuss the procedures used to classify positions using narrative standards

#### Module 6: Other Related Issues (Optional)

- Overview of important information related to:
- General Schedule Leader Grade Evaluation Guide (GSLGEG)
- General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Position management
- Federal classification appeals
- Alternative classification systems

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1049