Legal References

1. US Code Title 5, Chapter 51 - Classification
2. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 5, Part 511 - Classification Under the General Schedule
   

OPM - Classification Information

1. Federal Classification System
2. New Classification Documents
3. Handbook of Occupational Groups and Families (OPM)
4. Draft Classification and Job Grading Standards
5. The Classifier’s Handbook (OPM)
6. Classification Appeals
7. Introduction to Position Classification Standards (includes the Primary Standard) (OPM)
   
   

OPM - General Schedule Guidance

1. GS Position Classification Standards
2. GS Functional Standards
3. Qualification Standards for GS positions
   
   

OPM - Federal Wage System Documents

1. Introduction to FWS Job Grading System (OPM)
2. FWS Job Grading Standards
3. FWS Functional Standards
4. Federal Wage System Qualifications Main page

NIH Position Management and Classification Guidance

1. Classification Checklist
2. Position Management and Classification Guidance
3. Instructions for Completing Optional Form (OF)-8 Cover Sheet for Position Descriptions at NIH
   • Optional Form (OF)-8 Cover Sheet
   • Optional Form (OF)-8 Cover Sheet (GSA)
4. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Summary Information
5. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Fact Sheet (NIH Only)
6. Supervisory Code Decisions
7. NIH Affirmative Action Accountability Statement
8. NIH Bargaining Unit Status (BUS) Code Determination
9. Factor Evaluation System (FES) Position Evaluation Form

Criteria for Determining Sensitive and Critical Positions

1. HHS Personnel Security/Suitability Handbook
2. Information Security Program Policy Handbook
3. NIH Position Sensitivity Designation
   • Personnel Security/Suitability Program (HHS)
   • Position Sensitivity Determination