These are the classified National Security Personnel System (NSPS) position descriptions that were developed as part of a BUMED initiative to reduce the time required to fill civilian positions. By using these standardized and centrally classified position descriptions for healthcare occupations Navy Medicine can save time in the classification process and provide additional flexibilities in filling and compensating positions.

The following position descriptions were designed to be used as written. For further guidance on position descriptions, refer to the NSPS PD Library. All positions descriptions contained in this library have been reviewed and approved by subject matter experts within Navy Medicine. BUMED also worked closely with the Navy Civilian Medical Community Manager (OPNAV N11) and benefited greatly from the work being done by that office specifically in the identification and validation of competencies. Additionally, drafts of many of the position descriptions were shared with staff members within both Army and Air Force Medicine who were engaged in similar efforts for their Services. Finally, all position descriptions within this library have been reviewed and classified by the Principal Classifier for the Department of the Navy and conform to all the classification standards set by the Office of Civilian Human Resources.