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Qualification Standards for GS Positions (CD-ROM based, Paper-Based)

(Course Available After Purchase)$265

Overview:
Learn how to make basic qualification decisions using the Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. You will learn how the Operating Manual is organized and how to apply it to specific cases.

In this independent study CD course, assistance is available as needed. Take up to six months to complete. (Printed version also available: include a note with registration or call (303) 236-8500.)
Who Should Attend?
Federal human resources specialists who need to determine whether applicants meet a job's minimum requirements should take the course. This course also benefits supervisors, managers and others who wish to learn about federal employment qualifications. Equivalent to 40 classroom hours.
Additional Information:
In addition to the course text, the CD version contains links to OPM's online version of its manual. Internet access is required to complete this version of the course.
Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Qualification Standards for GS Positions, STAF7051N, Grad. School, USDA

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Operating Manual

  • What Is the Manual?
  • What Are Qualification Standards?
  • What to Do
  • How to Use the Manual
  • General Policies and Instructions: Introduction
  • General Policies and Instructions: Experience
  • How to Count Months of Experience
  • How to Convert to Realistic Calendar Dates
  • How to Credit Part-Time Employment
  • How to Credit Overtime
  • How to Credit Concurrent Experience
  • General Policies and Instructions: Education
  • Determining an Academic Year
  • How to Combine Periods of Education
  • General Policies and Instructions: Other Factors
  • Determining Medical and Physical Requirements

Lesson 2: The Qualification Standards Objectives

  • What to Do
  • Index to the Qualification Standards
  • Indexes
  • Qualification Standards
  • Categories of Qualification Standards
  • Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions
  • Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions
  • Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions
  • Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions
  • Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Competitive Service Student Trainee Positions
  • Qualification Standard for Policy Analysis and Administrative Analysis Positions
  • Qualification Standard for Positions Involving Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Collateral Assignments
  • Qualification Standard for Positions Requiring Collateral Correctional Skills
  • Individual Occupational Requirements
  • Individual Qualification Standards
  • Test Requirements
  • Medical Requirements
  • Technical Notes and Updates
  • Transmittal Sheets
  • Content and Filing of Transmittal Sheets


Course Details
CODE:  STAF7051N
TYPE:  Distance Education
LENGTH:  Up to 6 Month(s)
CREDIT:  4 CEU
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