U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce
Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions
Welcome to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualifications website. This website was created for Human Resources practitioners who are seeking information about qualification requirements for General Schedule and other white collar occupations in the Federal Government.
If you are a job applicant, retiree, or employee who has a question about the Federal hiring process or your eligibility for specific jobs, contact the Human Resources Office at the agency where you are seeking employment or career advancement.
Job Seekers
Please go to the following websites for information about Federal employment:
HR Practitioners
Within these web pages, Human Resources professionals will find:
- Overview: How to use this site.
- Policies and Instructions for using qualification standards to evaluate applicants for Federal white-collar occupations.
- Qualification Standards for Federal white-collar occupations.
Related Links
The following links may be helpful to HR Practitioners:
U.S. Office of Personnel Management 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415 | (202) 606-1800 | TTY (202) 606-2532