Position Descriptions
Civilian Have No Rank
No Rank for Civilians
Civilian employees do NOT have a rank.
Grading System
Position Grading
Instead, the positions they occupy are graded, typically under the General Schedule, based upon detailed written job descriptions that are the basis for determining:
- Pay
- Qualification requirements
- Performance expectations
- Appraisal ratings associated with the position
Position Description Coverage
Position Description Historical Coverage
Position descriptions historically have covered:
- Duties
- Responsibilities
- Supervisory controls
Expanded Scope
Expanded Scope to CPDs
The USAF has expanded the scope of core personnel documents to include:
- Qualifications required for recruitment
- Training requirements for new employees
Supervisor Responsibility
Supervisor CPD Accuracy
Supervisors are responsible for:
- Core personnel document accuracy
- Implementation of standard core personnel documents
Standard CPD Benefits
Standard CPD Benefits
By selecting standard core personnel documents, supervisors save time for:
- Themselves
- Classification specialists who would need to work with the manager on:
- Writing the duties
- Determining the correct pay plan and occupational series
Templates for Unique CPDs
Templates for Unique CPDs
Standard core personnel documents can be used as templates for unique core personnel documents requiring new classification analysis.