What is a wage grade position?
Wage grade (WG) is the term used to describe non-supervisory Federal Wage System (FWS) employees. Wage supervisors (WS) are supervisory FWS employees.
What are Federal Wage System employees?
Federal Wage System Overview The Federal Wage System (FWS) is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and nonappropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour.
What is the screen out element?
Screen-out element: The screen-out elements are the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance. Each job must contain at least one screen-out element among the identified job elements.
Is WG and GS the same?
They are two different animals. WG is generally blue collar/technicians, mechanics, laborers etc., and GS is generally white collar.
What is OPM qualification standard?
Qualification Standards are a description of the minimum requirements necessary to perform work of a particular occupation successfully and safely. These minimum requirements may include specific job-related work experience, education, medical or physical standards, training, security, and/or licensure.
What is a position description OPM?
A position description or “PD” is a statement of the major duties, responsibilities, and supervisory relationships of a position. In its simplest form, a PD indicates the work to be performed by the position.
How do you qualify for GS 12?
For example, to qualify for a GS-12 grade (or equivalent) level, you must have a minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-11 grade (or equivalent) level.
How do I get my position description?
Employees should have access to their position description. If you need a copy of your position description, you should first look in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If one is not filed in your eOPF, you should contact your immediate supervisor or your Servicing Human Resource Office.