“CITUS ET CERTUS” 435th Air Base Wing NSPS Classification Andy Liepnieks/Colleen Wilson /

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Overview Classification Architecture Classifying an NSPS Position Classification Appeals DoD M SC CLASSIFICATION

“CITUS ET CERTUS” GS vs. NSPS Classification GSNSPS Occupational FamilyCareer Group Pay PlanPay Schedule GradePay Band Occupational Series (#)Occupational Code (#) Title Over 400 OPM Classification Standards for GS NSPS SC1920

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Career Groups CGs are broad groupings of occupations performing similar types of work with similar progression patterns. Standard Career Group (STND CG) Scientific and Engineering Career Group (S&E CG) Medical Career Group Investigative and Protective Services career Group (I&P CG)

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Standard Career Group

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Scientific and Engineering Career Group

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Medical Career Group

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Investigative and Protective Services Career Group

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Career Groups by Population and Percentage

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Pay Schedules Pay schedules combine similar types of work within a career group. Each pay schedule, with each career group, has a unique NSPS code. Professional and Analytical (YA) Technician/Support (YB) Supervisor/Manager (YC) Student (YP)

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Defining Pay Schedules Pay schedules define and categorize positions based on these similarities: Nature of work performed Career patterns Mission (Organization/Unit level) Job competencies (specialist/support person/supervisor)

“CITUS ET CERTUS” STND Career Group and Pay Schedule Example 1 Career Group Pay Schedule Occupation STNDProfessional/Analytical YA Budget Analyst, 0560 STNDTechnician/Support YB Budget Technician, 0561 STNDSEEP YP Finance Student Trainee, 0599 STNDSupervisor/Manager YC Supervisory Budget Analyst, 0560

“CITUS ET CERTUS” S&E Career group and Pay Schedule Example 2 Career Group Pay Schedule Occupation S&EProfessional YD Civil Engineer 0810 S&ETechnician/Support YE Engineering Technician (Civil) 0802 S&ESupervisor/Manager YF Supervisory Civil Engineer 0810

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Pay Bands Pay bands combine a range of work into a discrete level The NSPS pay system establishes a pay range for each pay band, with a minimum and a maximum pay rate for each of the following: Pay Band 1 – Entry/Developmental Pay Band 2 – Journey Pay Band 3 - Expert

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Classification Architecture Summary NSPS classification architecture is simple and streamlined Occupational definitions Structure Career groups Pay schedules Pay bands Questions?

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Classifying NSPS Positions Classification is the assignment of a position to: Career group (CG) Occupational code Pay schedules (PS) Pay band (PB) Title

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Basis for Classification Classification takes into account: A positions level of difficulty The mission of the organization The relationship to other positions or organizational levels

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Classification Considerations A position’s classification is based on work that: Is performed on a regular and frequent basis Is crucial to the position’s primary purpose Governs the position’s primary qualifications i.e. knowledge, skills, & abilities A position’s classification cannot be based on work that is assigned temporarily and/or strictly for training or career development purposes unless the position is in Pay Band 1 of Pay Schedule YA, YD, YH, or YK Classification is based upon the duties assigned to the position NOT the person!

“CITUS ET CERTUS” NSPS Multiple Occupations Mixed Interdisciplinary Interoccupational

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Mixed Positions The position is classified in the occupation and pay band that best reflect the position’s purpose. Where work falls within more than one pay schedule and/or pay band, the position is classified in the highest applicable pay schedule and pay band. Supervisory positions that also include nonsupervisory work are classified in the pay schedule and pay band with the highest rate range. If a specific occupation is not appropriate, the position may be classified in the general "01" occupation, if appropriate, in the occupation’s pay schedule and pay band.

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Interdisciplinary Positions Professional and Analytical (YA), Scientific and Engineering (YD), and/or Medical Professional (YH) pay schedules and the supervisory pay schedules YC, YF, and YJ All occupations identified on the PD Cannot combine professional occupations and analytical occupations

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Interoccupational Positions Professional and analytical (YA and YC) pay schedule All occupations identified on PD Cannot combine professional occupations and analytical occupations Not applicable to technician or support occupations

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Classifying an NSPS Position ( refer to SC 1920, Appendix 4 – definitions & approved titles) Determine: Career Group Occupational Code Pay Band (PB) Pay Schedules (PS) Title

“CITUS ET CERTUS” NSPS PD NSPS PD Instructions Where to get it: AFPC Website Civilian Personnel Icon/Button Classification SCPD Library Homepage SPD Homepage NSPS PD form 2918

“CITUS ET CERTUS” NSPS Classification Appeals Employee’s Responsibilities: Speak to Supervisor Discuss discrepancies Discuss with CPF Supervisor’s Responsibilities Ensures PD is accurate/up-to-date Explains duties and responsibilities Ask for position review Submits accurate NSPS PD to Civilian Personnel Flight

“CITUS ET CERTUS” NSPS Classification Appeals (continued) Civilian Personnel Flight Responsibilities Explain Classification to Supervisor Performs Position Review Answers Questions

“CITUS ET CERTUS” NSPS Classification Appeals Employees are entitled to appeal the classification of their positions Employees may appeal: Title Occupational Code Pay Band Supervisory Status

“CITUS ET CERTUS” NSPS Classification Appeals (continued) Employees cannot appeal: Classification of a proposed position or one to which the employee is not officially assigned Classification of a position to which an employee is detailed or temporarily promoted The accuracy, consistency, or use of NSPS classification criteria The rate of pay

“CITUS ET CERTUS” NSPS Classification Appeals (continued) Employees are entitled to file an appeal to the classification of their position under SC The procedures for appealing the classification of position can be found at the following links: DoD Appeals - Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Appeals -

“CITUS ET CERTUS” Q & A Colleen Wilson – Team A Andy Liepnieks – Team B Human Resources Specialist 435 MSS/DPCS DSN /2019