NSPS - National Security Personnel System

2009 Pay Pool Guidance

	Resources & Tools
	Compensation Workbench (CWB) 4.1 Release Notice (PDF) NEW! Joint Basing and Pay Pools (PDF) NEW! Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Guide to Specially Situated Employees (PDF) NEW! Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Compensation Workbench (CWB) Enhancements (PDF) UPDATED! Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - General Information (PDF) NEW! Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Important Dates (PDF) NEW!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

	Resources & Tools
	2009 Performance Management/Pay Pool FAQs NEW!

Applying for and Accepting an NSPS Position

Benefits and Entitlements

	External Links
	OPM Website
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Glossary of Commonly Used Terms

	Resources & Tools
	NSPS 101 Glossary (PDF)

NSPS Philosophy and Values

	Resources & Tools
	Merit Principles Card (PDF) NSPS Final Regulation (PDF) NSPS Final Regulation Subpart E, Staffing and Employment (PDF) NSPS Requirements Document (PDF) NSPS Statute (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Understanding NSPS Core Elements

	Resources & Tools
	Classification Implementing Issuance (II) (PDF) Compensation Architecture Implementing Issuance (II) (PDF) Conversion Implementing Issuance (II) (PDF) General Implementing Issuance (II) (PDF) NSPS Final Regulation (PDF) NSPS Final Regulation Subpart E, Staffing and Employment (PDF) NSPS Requirements Document (PDF) NSPS Statute (PDF) Performance Management Implementing Issuance (II) (PDF) Public Notice Fact Sheet (PDF) Sr Leader Notebook (PDF) Sr Leader Pocket Guide (PDF) Staffing and Employment Implementing Issuance (II) (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

What to Ask Before Accepting an NSPS Position

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

What to Consider When Applying for an NSPS Position

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Automated Tools

Compensation Workbench (CWB)

	Archive
	Compensation Workbench (CWB) Advisory Nov 2008 (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) and Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) Release Notes v3.0 Sept 2008 (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) Column Descriptors Fact Sheet (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) Demonstration (Zip) Compensation Workbench (CWB) Fact Sheet (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) Training Slides from DCO Oct 2008 (PowerPoint) Compensation Workbench (CWB) User Guide v3.0 Sept 2008 (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) v3.1 (Excel)
	Resources & Tools
	Compensation Workbench (CWB) User Guide v4.0 (PDF) NEW! Compensation Workbench (CWB) v4.1 (Excel) UPDATED! Information Flow for Automated Tools Diagram (PDF) Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Compensation Workbench (CWB) Enhancements (PDF) UPDATED! Sample Compensation Workbench (CWB) Import File (Txt) NEW!
	Training
	Practicing Pay Pools

Compensation Workbench (CWB) Extract and Upload

	Archive
	Final Extract Upload User Guide HR Nov 2008 (PDF) Final Extract Upload User Guide Pay Pool Manager (PPMGR) Nov 2008 (PDF)
	Resources & Tools
	Final Extract Upload User Guide HR Sept 2009 (PDF) UPDATED! Final Extract Upload User Guide Pay Pool Manager (PPMGR) Sept 2009 (PDF) UPDATED! Information Flow for Automated Tools Diagram (PDF)

Conversion Calculator

	Resources & Tools
	Conversion Calculator
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Manage Pay Pool Identifier (MPPID)

	Resources & Tools
	Information Flow for Automated Tools Diagram (PDF) Manage Pay Pool Identifier (MPPID) Application Fact Sheet (PDF) Manage Pay Pool Identifier (MPPID) User Guide Oct 2007 (PDF)
	Training
	Practicing Pay Pools

Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT)

	Archive
	Compensation Workbench (CWB) and Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) Release Notes v3.0 Sept 2008 (PDF) Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) Fact Sheet (PDF) Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) User Guide v3.0 Sept 2008 (PDF) Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) v3.0 Sept 2008 (Excel) Pay Pool Analysis Tool v3.0 Summary of Enhancements Sept 2008 (PDF)
	Resources & Tools
	Information Flow for Automated Tools Diagram (PDF) Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) User Guide v4.0 Oct 2009 (PDF) UPDATED! Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) v4.1 Oct 2009 (Excel) UPDATED!
	Training
	Practicing Pay Pools

Performance Appraisal Application (PAA)

	Resources & Tools
	Information Flow for Automated Tools Diagram (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Building Performance Plan Simulation v3.0 Nov 2008 (PowerPoint) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Corrections Guide Feb 2009 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Employee How Do I v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Fact Sheet (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) FAQ v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Final Appraisal Administrative Corrections Feb 2009 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Higher Level Reviewer How Do I v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Information Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Rating Official How Do I v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Reconsideration Corrections Guide Feb 2009 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) v3.0 Advisory: Upcoming Changes (PDF)
	Training
	Discovering the Performance Management – Pay Pool Connection Practicing Pay Pools

Classification

2009 NSPS Pay Charts

	Resources & Tools
	Investigative and Protective Services Career Group (Worldwide Pay Tables) (PDF) Medical Career Group (Worldwide Pay Tables) (PDF) Scientific and Engineering Career Group (Worldwide Pay Tables) (PDF) Standard Career Group (Worldwide Pay Tables) (PDF)

Classification Appeals

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Classification Architecture

	Resources & Tools
	Classification Architecture Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Classifying a Position

	Resources & Tools
	Classification Determination Tip Sheet (PDF) Conversion Calculator NSPS Guide to Processing Personnel Actions Supplement (GPPA) Supplement (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Determining Levels of Work

	Resources & Tools
	Classification Architecture Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Position Descriptions

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Compensation and Pay Setting

2009 NSPS Pay Charts

	Resources & Tools
	Investigative and Protective Services Career Group (Worldwide Pay Tables) (PDF) Medical Career Group (Worldwide Pay Tables) (PDF) Scientific and Engineering Career Group (Worldwide Pay Tables) (PDF) Standard Career Group (Worldwide Pay Tables) (PDF)

Accelerated Compensation for Developmental Positions (ACDPs)

	Archive
	Establishing Monetary Increases Under Accelerated Compensation for Developmental Positions (ACDP) Tip Sheet (PDF)
	Resources & Tools
	Developmental Positions Fact Sheet (PDF) Establishing Monetary Increases Under Accelerated Compensation for Developmental Positions (ACDP) Tip Sheet (PDF) UPDATED!
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Administering Pay

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Compensation Philosophy

	Resources & Tools
	Managing Compensation Under NSPS Guide (PDF)

Control Points

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Establishing Pay

	Resources & Tools
	Conversion Calculator Key Questions in Developing a Compensation Strategy Tip Sheet (PDF) Managers’ Interim Guidance for Establishing Pay for Employees in NSPS (PDF) NSPS Pay-setting Worksheet (PDF) Pay-setting Considerations for Managers Fact Sheet (PDF) Pay-setting Decisions Tip Sheet (PDF) Pay-setting for Human Resources New Hire Tip Sheet (PDF)

Extraordinary Performance Recognitions (EPRs)

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

General Salary Increase

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Local Market Supplements

	Resources & Tools
	Local Market Supplement Fact Sheet (PDF)

Organizational/Team Recognitions (OARs)

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Pay Caps

	Resources & Tools
	Pay Limitations Fact Sheet

Pay Retention

	Resources & Tools
	Circumstances that Lead to Pay Retention Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Performance-based Pay

	Archive
	Compensation Workbench (CWB) Column Descriptors Fact Sheet (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) Demonstration (Zip) Compensation Workbench (CWB) Fact Sheet (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) User Guide v3.0 Sept 2008 (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) v3.1 (Excel) Final Extract Upload User Guide HR Nov 2008 (PDF) Final Extract Upload User Guide Pay Pool Manager (PPMGR) Nov 2008 (PDF) Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) User Guide v3.0 Sept 2008 (PDF) Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) v3.0 Sept 2008 (Excel)
	Resources & Tools
	Compensation Workbench (CWB) User Guide v4.0 (PDF) NEW! Compensation Workbench (CWB) v4.1 (Excel) UPDATED! Final Extract Upload User Guide HR Sept 2009 (PDF) UPDATED! Final Extract Upload User Guide Pay Pool Manager (PPMGR) Sept 2009 (PDF) UPDATED! Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) User Guide v4.0 Oct 2009 (PDF) UPDATED! Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) v4.1 Oct 2009 (Excel) UPDATED! Pay Pool Funding Diagram (PDF) Sample Compensation Workbench (CWB) Import File (Txt) NEW!
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT) Practicing Pay Pools

Premium Pay, Overtime Pay, and Pay Differentials

	Resources & Tools
	Compensatory Time Off and Holiday Pay Fact Sheet (PDF) Compensatory Time Off for Travel Fact Sheet (PDF) Repayment of Student Loans: Loans Eligibility Tip Sheet (PDF)

Promotions

	Resources & Tools
	Pay-setting for Promotion Tip Sheet (PDF) Reassignments and Promotions Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Reassignments

	Resources & Tools
	Pay-setting for Reassignments Tip Sheet (PDF) Reassignments and Promotions Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Reductions in Band

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Salary Discussions

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Within-grade Increase (WGI) Buy-ins

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Movement In and Out of NSPS

NSPS Basics

Eligibility and Coverage

	Resources & Tools
	NSPS Final Regulation (PDF) NSPS Final Regulation Subpart E, Staffing and Employment (PDF)

Glossary of Commonly Used Terms

	Resources & Tools
	NSPS 101 Glossary (PDF)

NSPS Philosophy and Values

	Resources & Tools
	Merit Principles Card (PDF) NSPS Final Regulation (PDF) NSPS Final Regulation Subpart E, Staffing and Employment (PDF) NSPS Requirements Document (PDF) NSPS Statute (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

What Remains the Same

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Pay Pools

Communicating Results

	Resources & Tools
	Improving Pay Pool Operations Tip Sheet (PDF) Post-reconciliation Activity Checklist (PDF) PRA Reporting Requirements Fact Sheet (PDF) PRA Year-end Reporting Samples (PDF)
	Training
	Discovering the Performance Management – Pay Pool Connection Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT) Practicing Pay Pools

Conducting Pay Pool Panel Meetings

	Archive
	Compensation Workbench (CWB) Advisory Nov 2008 (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) and Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) Release Notes v3.0 Sept 2008 (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) Column Descriptors Fact Sheet (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) Fact Sheet (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) User Guide v3.0 Sept 2008 (PDF) Compensation Workbench (CWB) v3.1 (Excel) Final Extract Upload User Guide HR Nov 2008 (PDF) Final Extract Upload User Guide Pay Pool Manager (PPMGR) Nov 2008 (PDF) Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) Fact Sheet (PDF) Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) User Guide v3.0 Sept 2008 (PDF) Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) v3.0 Sept 2008 (Excel) Pay Pool Analysis Tool v3.0 Summary of Enhancements Sept 2008 (PDF)
	Resources & Tools
	Compensation Workbench (CWB) User Guide v4.0 (PDF) NEW! Compensation Workbench (CWB) v4.1 (Excel) UPDATED! Contributing Factors Benchmark Descriptors (PDF) Contributing Factors Fact Sheet (PDF) Critical Components of Contributing Factors (PDF) Critical Components of Performance Indicators (PDF) Determining Share Allocation and Payout Distribution Tip Sheet (PDF) Evaluation Fact Sheet (PDF) Final Extract Upload User Guide HR Sept 2009 (PDF) UPDATED! Final Extract Upload User Guide Pay Pool Manager (PPMGR) Sept 2009 (PDF) UPDATED! Forced Distribution Tip Sheet (PDF) Information Flow for Automated Tools Diagram (PDF) Job Objectives Fact Sheet (PDF) Job Objectives Worksheet (PDF) Merit Principles Card (PDF) Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Compensation Workbench (CWB) Enhancements (PDF) UPDATED! Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) User Guide v4.0 Oct 2009 (PDF) UPDATED! Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) v4.1 Oct 2009 (Excel) UPDATED! Performance Indicators (PDF) Performance Indicators Fact Sheet (PDF) Sample Compensation Workbench (CWB) Import File (Txt) NEW! Self-assessment Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	Discovering the Performance Management – Pay Pool Connection Introduction to Pay Pool Management Pay Pool Management for Rating Officials and Employees

Planning for the Pay Pool Process

	Resources & Tools
	Business Rules Development Questionnaire (PDF) Business Rules Samples (PDF) Developing a Shared Understanding Tip Sheet (PDF) Manage Pay Pool Identifier (MPPID) Application Fact Sheet (PDF) Manage Pay Pool Identifier (MPPID) User Guide Oct 2007 (PDF) Pay Phase Considerations Tip Sheet (PDF) Pay Pool Funding Diagram (PDF) Pay Pool Process and Tasks Diagram (PDF) Pay Pool Process at a Glance (PDF) Pay Pool Process Pay Phase: Goals, Tasks, and Activities Checklist (PDF) Pay Pool Process Plan Phase: Goals, Tasks, and Activities Checklist (PDF) Pay Pool Process Prepare Phase: Goals, Tasks, and Activities Checklist (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Employee How Do I v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Fact Sheet (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) FAQ v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Higher Level Reviewer How Do I v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Rating Official How Do I v3.0 (PDF) Plan Phase Considerations Tip Sheet (PDF) Prepare Phase Considerations Tip Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	Discovering the Performance Management – Pay Pool Connection Introduction to Pay Pool Management Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT) Practicing Pay Pools

Reconsiderations

	Training
	Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT) Practicing Pay Pools

Structuring Pay Pools

	Resources & Tools
	Manage Pay Pool Identifier (MPPID) User Guide Oct 2007 (PDF) Pay Pool Organization Table (PDF) Task Calendar for Key Roles in NSPS (PDF)
	Training
	Introduction to Pay Pool Management Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT)

Performance Management

Calendar and Activities

	Training
	Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT) Performance Management for Employees Performance Management for Managers and Supervisors

Communication and Feedback

	Resources & Tools
	Annual Appraisal Conversation Preparation Checklist (PDF) Communicating with Your Staff (PDF) Communicating with Your Supervisors (PDF) Developing a Shared Understanding Tip Sheet (PDF) End of Cycle Review Conversation Preparation Checklist (PDF) Focus on Performance for Employees (PDF) Focus on Performance for Managers/Supervisors (PDF) Interim Review Conversation Preparation Checklist (PDF) Performance Conversation Goals Diagram (PDF) Performance Plan Conversation Preparation Checklist (PDF) PRA Reporting Requirements Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	Discovering the Performance Management – Pay Pool Connection Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT)

Contributing Factors

	Resources & Tools
	Contributing Factors Benchmark Descriptors (PDF) Contributing Factors Fact Sheet (PDF) Critical Components of Contributing Factors (PDF)
	Training
	iSuccess Web Based Training (WBT)

Deployed Civilians

	Resources & Tools
	2009 NSPS Deployed Employees Guidance (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Job Objectives

	Training
	From Expectations to Accomplishments: Writing Job Objectives and Assessments iSuccess Web Based Training (WBT) Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT)

Monitoring and Developing Performance

	Resources & Tools
	Interim Review Conversation Preparation Checklist (PDF) Performance Management Process Monitor and Develop Phases Goals, Tasks, and Activities Checklist (PDF) Self-assessment and Evaluation Comparison Fact Sheet (PDF) Self-assessment Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	Discovering the Performance Management – Pay Pool Connection Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT)

Performance Appraisal Application (PAA)

	Resources & Tools
	Information Flow for Automated Tools Diagram (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Advisory: Completing PAA v2 Annual Appraisals (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Building Performance Plan Simulation v3.0 Nov 2008 (PowerPoint) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Corrections Guide Feb 2009 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Employee How Do I v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Fact Sheet (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) FAQ v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Final Appraisal Administrative Corrections Feb 2009 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Higher Level Reviewer How Do I v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Rating Official How Do I v3.0 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) Reconsideration Corrections Guide Feb 2009 (PDF) Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) v3.0 Advisory: Upcoming Changes (PDF)
	Training
	Discovering the Performance Management – Pay Pool Connection Practicing Pay Pools

Performance Indicators

	Resources & Tools
	Critical Components of Performance Indicators (PDF) Performance Indicators (PDF) Performance Indicators Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	iSuccess Web Based Training (WBT)

Performance Plans

	Resources & Tools
	Action Verbs Tip Sheet (PDF) Cascading Goals Worksheet (PDF) Contributing Factors Benchmark Descriptors (PDF) Contributing Factors Fact Sheet (PDF) Critical Components of Contributing Factors (PDF) Critical Components of Performance Indicators (PDF) Job Objectives Fact Sheet (PDF) Job Objectives Worksheet (PDF) Performance Indicators (PDF) Performance Indicators Fact Sheet (PDF) Performance Management Process Plan Phase Goals, Tasks, and Activities Checklist (PDF) Performance Plan Conversation Preparation Checklist (PDF) Performance Planning Interview Questionnaire (PDF) Selecting Appropriate Measurements Tip Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	Discovering the Performance Management – Pay Pool Connection From Expectations to Accomplishments: Writing Job Objectives and Assessments iSuccess Web Based Training (WBT) Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT)

Rating and Rewarding Performance

	Resources & Tools
	Action Verbs Tip Sheet (PDF) Annual Appraisal Conversation Preparation Checklist (PDF) Assessment Dos and Don'ts (PDF) Contributing Factors Benchmark Descriptors (PDF) Contributing Factors Fact Sheet (PDF) Critical Components of Contributing Factors (PDF) Critical Components of Performance Indicators (PDF) Determining Share Allocation and Payout Distribution Tip Sheet (PDF) Developing a Shared Understanding Tip Sheet (PDF) End of Cycle Review Conversation Preparation Checklist (PDF) Evaluation Fact Sheet (PDF) Forced Distribution Tip Sheet (PDF) Merit Principles Card (PDF) Performance Indicators (PDF) Performance Indicators Fact Sheet (PDF) Performance Management Process Rate and Reward Phases Goals, Tasks, and Activities Checklist (PDF) Self-assessment and Evaluation Comparison Fact Sheet (PDF) Self-assessment Fact Sheet (PDF) Self-assessment Worksheet (PDF)
	Training
	Discovering the Performance Management – Pay Pool Connection From Expectations to Accomplishments: Writing Job Objectives and Assessments Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT)

Rating Official Assessments

	Resources & Tools
	Assessment Dos and Don'ts (PDF)
	Training
	Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT)

Reconsiderations

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Relationship Between Performance Management and Pay Pool Process

	Resources & Tools
	Pay Pool Process and Tasks Diagram (PDF) Pay Pool Process at a Glance (PDF) Use of Job Objectives Diagram (PDF) Use of Self-assessments and Evaluations Diagram (PDF)
	Training
	Discovering the Performance Management – Pay Pool Connection Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT)

Roles and Responsibilities

	Resources & Tools
	Task Calendar for Key Roles in NSPS (PDF)
	Training
	iSuccess Web Based Training (WBT) Pay Pools, Performance, and You Web Based Training (WBT)

Self-assessments

	Resources & Tools
	Action Verbs Tip Sheet (PDF) Assessment Dos and Don'ts (PDF) Self-assessment and Evaluation Comparison Fact Sheet (PDF) Self-assessment Fact Sheet (PDF) Self-assessment Worksheet (PDF)
	Training
	From Expectations to Accomplishments: Writing Job Objectives and Assessments iSuccess Web Based Training (WBT)

Specially Situated Employees

	Archive
	2009 Guide to Specially Situated Employees (PDF)
	Resources & Tools
	2010 Guide to Specially Situated Employees (PDF) NEW! Handouts: Student Educational Employment Programs (PDF)

Reassignments, Promotions, and Reductions in Band

Adverse Actions

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Employee-initiated Reassignments

	Resources & Tools
	Reassignments and Promotions Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Management-directed Reassignments

	Resources & Tools
	Reassignments and Promotions Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Movement to a Lower Pay Band

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Promotions

	Resources & Tools
	Reassignments and Promotions Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Temporary Actions

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Staffing and Employment

Appointing Authorities

	Resources & Tools
	Non-permanent Appointment Authorities Fact Sheet (PDF) Severe Shortage/Critical Need Appointing Authorities Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Career and Career-conditional Employment

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Competitive Examining Procedures

	Resources & Tools
	Exceptions to Competitive Actions Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Determining Levels of Work

	Resources & Tools
	Applying Levels of Work and Movement Within and Across Career Groups Tip Sheet (PDF) Position Assessment Worksheets Tip Sheet (PDF) Supervisory 14 Positions Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

External Hiring

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Internal Placement

	Resources & Tools
	Conversion Calculator
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Priority Placement Program (PPP)

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Probationary Periods

	Resources & Tools
	References on Termination of Probationary Periods Fact Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Qualification Standards

	Resources & Tools
	Definitions Tip Sheet (PDF) Four Step Process for Determining Applicants’ Qualifications for the Position to be Filled Tip Sheet (PDF)
	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Reductions in Force

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Salary Discussions

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Temporary, Term, and Time-limited Employment

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Using the Flexibilities

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

Within-grade Increase (WGI) Buy-ins

	Training
	NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)

	Archive

	External Links

	HR Practitioner's Guide

	NSPS Regulation & Implementing Issuances (II) Index

	Resources & Tools

	Training

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