General Schedule Position Classification Standard		Classification Programs Division
Draft Job Family Standard for Administrative Work in the Investigation, Enforcement, Inspection, and Compliance Group, GS-1800
Release Date:  December 2001 - DRAFT		Section Ten of Thirty-One

How To Use This Standard

Evaluate positions on a factor-by-factor basis using the factor level descriptions (FLDs) provided in this standard. Compare each factor in the position description to the appropriate FLDs and illustrations in the standard. If the factor information in the position description fully matches an FLD for the series in the standard, you may assign the level without reviewing the illustrations. FLDs are progressive or cumulative in nature. For example, each FLD for Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position encompasses the knowledge and skills identified at the previous level. Use only designated point values. Record the results of your analysis on the Position Evaluation Summary form on the next page. Convert total points for all factors to grade levels using the grade conversion table that follows the FLDs.

This standard provides occupation-specific illustrations as a frame of reference for applying factor level concepts. Do not rely solely on the illustrations in evaluating positions, because they reflect a limited range of actual work examples. Use the illustrations to gain insights into the meaning of the grading criteria in the FLDs. Consider each illustration in its entirety and in conjunction with the FLDs in your analysis, and do not merely use a selected portion of an illustration taken out of context as evidence of a match. The level of work described in some illustrations may be higher than the threshold for a particular factor level. If the factor information in the position description you are evaluating fails to fully match a relevant illustration, but does fully match the FLD, you may still assign the level.

The FLDs in this standard cover nonsupervisory positions at grades GS-5 through GS-13. Evaluate supervisory and leader positions by applying the appropriate guide.

You will find more complete instructions for evaluating positions in the following OPM publications: Introduction to the Position Classification Standards and The Classifiers Handbook.