Part II provides grading information for use in determining the appropriate grade of nonsupervisory two-grade interval administrative positions in the Information Technology Series, 2210. These grading criteria are applicable to General Schedule positions classified under chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code. They may also be used as appropriate to determine work levels for other Federal position classification systems. You will find more complete instructions for evaluating positions in the following OPM publications: Introduction to the Position Classification Standards and The Classifier’s Handbook.

How to Use This Grading Information

Evaluate positions on a factor-by-factor basis using the factor level descriptions (FLDs) provided in this PCS. Compare each factor in the position description to the appropriate FLDs and illustrations. If the factor information in the position description fully matches an FLD for the series and specialty, 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.

The FLDs in this Standard cover nonsupervisory positions at grades 5 through 15. Evaluate supervisory and leader positions by applying the appropriate functional guide.

Use the occupation and specialty-specific factor illustrations following the FLDs 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. 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 fails to fully match a relevant illustration, but does fully match the FLD, you may still assign the level.

A link to the IT competency guidance is included in the factor levels is to serve as a guide to support applying a skills-based approach across all IT work areas.  Link will be added when IT 2210 Competency Model is issued and posted

For each factor, record the factor level used, the points assigned, and relevant comments on the Position Evaluation Summary Worksheet. Convert the total points to a grade using the Grade Conversion Table and record the grade in the Summary section of the Worksheet. The shaded portions of the table reflect the most commonly found grades in this standard.

Grade Conversion Table

Point Range	GS Grade
1855-2100	9
2105-2350	10
2355-2750	11
2755-3150	12
3155-3600	13
3605-4050	14
4055-up	15

Position Evaluation Summary Worksheet

Organization:

Position #:

Evaluation Factors		Factor Level Used (FL#, etc.)	Points Assigned	Comments
1. Knowledge Required by the Position
2. Supervisory Controls
3. Guidelines
4. Complexity
5. Scope and Effect
6/7. Personal Contacts and Purpose of Contacts
8. Physical Demands
9. Work Environment
SUMMARY	Total Points
	Grade Conversion

Additional Remarks:

Title, Series, and Grade Assigned:

Prepared by:      Date:

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