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Classification Resources

Legal References

  1. US Code Title 5, Chapter 51 - Classification
  2. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 5, Part 511 - Classification Under the General Schedule

OPM - Classification Information

  1. Federal Classification System
  2. New Classification Documents
  3. Handbook of Occupational Groups and Families (.pdf)
  4. Draft Classification and Job Grading Standards
  5. The Classifier’s Handbook (.pdf)
  6. Classification Appeals
  7. Introduction to Position Classification Standards (includes the Primary Standard) (.pdf)

OPM - General Schedule Guidance

  1. GS Position Classification Standards
  2. GS Functional Standards
  3. Qualification Standards for GS positions

OPM - Federal Wage System Documents

  1. Introduction to FWS Job Grading System (.pdf)
  2. FWS Job Grading Standards
  3. FWS Functional Standards
  4. Federal Wage System Qualifications Mainpage

NIH Position Management and Classification Guidance

  1. QuickClassification Checklist (.dot)
  2. QuickClassification Training Manual for HR Specialists (.doc) (NIH Only)
  3. Position Management and Classification Guidance
  4. Instructions for Completing Optional Form (OF)-8 Cover Sheet for Position Descriptions at NIH

    1. Optional Form (OF)-8 Cover Sheet (.doc)
    2. Optional Form (OF)-8 Cover Sheet (.pdf)

  5. NIH Occupational Specialty Codes (OSC)
    When submitting the form in Appendix 2: Request to Establish Occupational Specialty Code (OSC), please note that you can send this form via e-mail to Wanda Darwin or fax the form to her on (301) 480-5171.
  6. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Summary Information
  7. FLSA Matrix (.pdf)
  8. Supervisory Code Decisions
  9. NIH Affirmative Action Accountability Statement
  10. NIH Bargaining Unit Status (BUS) Code Determination (.doc)
  11. Factor Evaluation System (FES) Position Evaluation Form (.dot)
  12. QuickClassification Series Information

Criteria for Determining Sensitive and Critical Positions

  1. HHS Personnel Security/Suitability Handbook (.pdf)
  2. Information Security Program Policy Handbook
  3. NIH Position Sensitivity Designation
    1. Personnel Security/Suitability Program (.doc)
    2. Position Sensitivity Determinations