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Job Analysis and KSA Examining


September 16 - 18, 2008
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Paul WhiteJacksonville, FL$845
September 23 - 25, 2008
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Jane MartinPhoenix, AZ$845
September 23 - 25, 2008
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: John ShawWashington, DC$845
October 15 - 17, 2008
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Richard IndelicatoWashington, DC$895
December 3 - 5, 2008
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Jane MartinSan Francisco, CA$895
December 10 - 12, 2008
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Mark MezaWashington, DC$895

February 25 - 27, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Earl GovertAtlanta, GA$895

February 25 - 27, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Rose Marie GwinWashington, DC$895

March 4 - 6, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Jane MartinAlbuquerque, NM$895

March 24 - 26, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Rose Marie GwinPhiladelphia, PA$895

April 27 - 29, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Cassandra JordanWashington, DC$895

April 28 - 30, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Paul WhiteSeattle, WA$895

May 4 - 6, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Richard IndelicatoWashington, DC$895

June 1 - 3, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Rose Marie GwinWashington, DC$895

June 8 - 10, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Jane MartinDenver, CO$895

June 23 - 25, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: John ShawChicago, IL$895

June 29 - July 1, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Mark MezaWashington, DC$895

July 20 - 22, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Earl GovertVirginia Beach, VA$895

August 12 - 14, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: John ShawWashington, DC$895

September 9 - 11, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Jacksonville, FL$895

September 22 - 24, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Jane MartinPhoenix, AZ$895

Overview:
Learn how to analyze jobs so that you can identify appropriate job requirements (knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies), write better vacancy announcements, and comply with both the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) requirements and the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. Learn how to develop assessment plans that measure applicants' abilities and rate and rank candidates.

This course is also part of the Certificates of Accomplishment in Human Resources Management.

Who Should Attend?
Human resources management specialists as well as supervisors and managers who are involved in the recruitment and placement process or otherwise assess job candidates.
Additional Information:
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Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Job Analysis and KSA Examining, STAF8001D, Grad. School, USDA

Day one of three

  • Introduction
    • Course Overview
    • Administrative Details
  • Legal and Regulatory Requirements for Job Analysis
    • Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
    • Civil Rights Act of 1964
    • Code of Federal Regulations
  • Conducting a Job Analysis
    • Identifying Major Duties
    • Brainstorming KSAs
    • Analyzing KSAs
    • Defining KSAs in Observable Behaviors

Day two of three

  • Developing a Training and Experience Rating Guide
    • Writing Operational Definitions
    • Generating Task Examples
    • Writing Level Definitions
  • Using a Training and Experience Rating Guide to Rate Applications
    • Assigning accurate point levels
    • Avoiding Artificial Ratings

Day three of three

  • Analyzing a Position
    • Workshop
  • Issues and Options
    • Alternative Rating Procedures
  • Course Summary and Evaluation


Course Details
CODE:  STAF8001D
TYPE:  Classroom-Day
LENGTH:  3 Day(s)
CREDIT:  1.8 CEU
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