Position Classification

The Position Classification section provides information on different positions within the federal government and how they are organized. The Position Classification section includes information on qualification and job standards for different positions. This section contains a "Messages and Memorandums" area that provides information pertaining to civilian position classification, grade programs, officer classifications, position vacancies, and other information. This section also provides a link to related position classification articles in PERMISS.

Related Documents & Information ------------------------------------

Related Links ----------------------------------------------------------

• Federal Classification System
  http://www.opm.gov/fedclass/index.asp
  
  This page at OPM links to:
  • Digest of Significant Classification Decisions and Opinions
  • Employee Fact Sheet on Position Classification Appeals
  • FWS Job Grading System
  • Handbook of Occupational Groups and Families (part II)
  
  
• General Schedule Documents
  http://www.opm.gov/fedclass/html/gsclass.htm
  
  • This page at OPM links to:
  • Classifier's Handbook
  • GS Functional Standards
  • GS Position Classification Standards
  • Handbook of Occupational Groups and Families
  • Introduction to the Position Classification Standards
  
  
• Salaries and Wage Tables
  http://www.opm.gov/oca/payrates/
  
  This page at OPM links to:
  • Salary Tables and Related Information
  • General Schedule Salary Tables From Previous Years
  • Federal Wage System - Wage Schedules
  
  
• Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions
  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/
  

Messages and Memorandums