Classification Resources
Legal References
- US Code Title 5, Chapter 51 - Classification
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 5, Part 511 - Classification
Under the General Schedule
OPM - Classification Information
- Federal Classification System
- New Classification Documents
- Handbook of Occupational Groups and Families (.pdf)
- Draft Classification and Job Grading Standards
- The Classifier’s Handbook (.pdf)
- Classification Appeals
- Introduction to Position Classification Standards (includes the Primary Standard) (.pdf)
OPM - General Schedule Guidance
- GS Position Classification Standards
- GS Functional Standards
- Qualification Standards for GS positions
OPM - Federal Wage System Documents
- Introduction to FWS Job Grading System (.pdf)
- FWS Job Grading Standards
- FWS Functional Standards
- Federal Wage System Qualifications Mainpage
NIH Position Management and Classification Guidance
- QuickClassification Checklist (.dot)
- QuickClassification Training Manual for HR Specialists (.doc) (NIH Only)
- Position Management and Classification Guidance
- Instructions for Completing Optional Form (OF)-8 Cover Sheet for Position Descriptions at NIH
- 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. - Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Summary Information
- FLSA Matrix (.pdf)
- Supervisory Code Decisions
- NIH Affirmative Action Accountability Statement
- NIH Bargaining Unit Status (BUS) Code Determination (.doc)
- Factor Evaluation System (FES) Position Evaluation Form (.dot)
- QuickClassification Series Information
Criteria for Determining Sensitive and Critical Positions
- HHS Personnel Security/Suitability Handbook (.pdf)
- Information Security Program Policy Handbook
- NIH Position Sensitivity Designation