Position Requirements Document

Position Requirements Document

Under the demonstration project's classification system, a new position requirements document (PRD) replaces the current agency-developed position description form. The PRD combines the position information, staffing requirements, and contribution expectations into a single document. The new PRD includes a description of job-specific information, the CCAS broadband level descriptors for the assigned career path broadband level, and provides other information pertinent to the job.

The objectives in developing the new PRD are to:

• Simplify the descriptions and the preparation process through automation
• Provide more flexibility in work assignments
• Provide a more useful tool for other functions of personnel management, e.g., recruitment, assessment of contribution, employee development, and reduction in force

Each PRD will have an identifying number, which is assigned to be consistent with each service's practices and procedures. For positions having identical requirements, a standardized PRD may be developed and assigned the same identifying number.

The Position Requirements Document includes:

• Appropriate title, occupational series, career path (pay plan), and broadband level
• Mission/purpose
• The CCAS factors, discriminators, and descriptors relevant to the classification of the position
• Skills required
• Selective requirements, i.e., security clearance, license, critical acquisition position, etc.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for qualification purposes

For more information on PRDs, please see the classification section of the AcqDemo Tutorial.