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2009 Pay Pool Guidance
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Resources & Tools
Compensation Workbench (CWB) 4.1 Release Notice
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Joint Basing and Pay Pools
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Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Guide to Specially Situated Employees
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Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Compensation Workbench (CWB) Enhancements
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Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - General Information
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Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Important Dates
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2009 Performance Management/Pay Pool FAQs
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Applying for and Accepting an NSPS Position
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OPM Website
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Glossary of Commonly Used Terms
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NSPS 101 Glossary
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Merit Principles Card
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NSPS Final Regulation
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NSPS Final Regulation Subpart E, Staffing and Employment
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NSPS Requirements Document
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NSPS Statute
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Training
NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Understanding NSPS Core Elements
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Classification Implementing Issuance (II)
(PDF)
Compensation Architecture Implementing Issuance (II)
(PDF)
Conversion Implementing Issuance (II)
(PDF)
General Implementing Issuance (II)
(PDF)
NSPS Final Regulation
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NSPS Final Regulation Subpart E, Staffing and Employment
(PDF)
NSPS Requirements Document
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NSPS Statute
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Performance Management Implementing Issuance (II)
(PDF)
Public Notice Fact Sheet
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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
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
What to Consider When Applying for an NSPS Position
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
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Compensation Workbench (CWB) Advisory Nov 2008
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Compensation Workbench (CWB) and Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) Release Notes v3.0 Sept 2008
(PDF)
Compensation Workbench (CWB) Column Descriptors Fact Sheet
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Compensation Workbench (CWB) Demonstration
(Zip)
Compensation Workbench (CWB) Fact Sheet
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Compensation Workbench (CWB) Training Slides from DCO Oct 2008
(PowerPoint)
Compensation Workbench (CWB) User Guide v3.0 Sept 2008
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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)
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Sample Compensation Workbench (CWB) Import File
(Txt)
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Training
Practicing Pay Pools
Compensation Workbench (CWB) Extract and Upload
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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)
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Final Extract Upload User Guide Pay Pool Manager (PPMGR) Sept 2009
(PDF)
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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)
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Compensation Workbench (CWB) and Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) Release Notes v3.0 Sept 2008
(PDF)
Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) Fact Sheet
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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)
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Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) v4.1 Oct 2009
(Excel)
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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
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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)
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Training
NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Administering Pay
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
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Managing Compensation Under NSPS Guide
(PDF)
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Establishing Pay
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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
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Extraordinary Performance Recognitions (EPRs)
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
General Salary Increase
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
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Resources & Tools
Local Market Supplement Fact Sheet
(PDF)
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Pay Caps
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Pay Limitations Fact Sheet
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Resources & Tools
Circumstances that Lead to Pay Retention Fact Sheet
(PDF)
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Performance-based Pay
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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)
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Final Extract Upload User Guide Pay Pool Manager (PPMGR) Sept 2009
(PDF)
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Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) User Guide v4.0 Oct 2009
(PDF)
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Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) v4.1 Oct 2009
(Excel)
UPDATED!
Pay Pool Funding Diagram
(PDF)
Sample Compensation Workbench (CWB) Import File
(Txt)
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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
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Salary Discussions
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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
Movement into NSPS
Resources & Tools
Conversion Calculator
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)
Training
NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Movement out of NSPS
Resources & Tools
Establishing a GS Virtual Grade Tip Sheet
(PDF)
Training
NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
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)
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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
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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
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Salary Discussions
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Temporary, Term, and Time-limited Employment
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Using the Flexibilities
Training
NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
Within-grade Increase (WGI) Buy-ins
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NSPS 101 Web Based Training (WBT)
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HR Practitioner's Guide
NSPS Regulation & Implementing Issuances (II) Index
Resources & Tools
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Compensation Workbench (CWB) v4.1
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Final Extract Upload User Guide Pay Pool Manager (PPMGR) Sept 2009
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Joint Basing and Pay Pools
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Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Guide to Specially Situated Employees
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Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Compensation Workbench (CWB) Enhancements
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Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - General Information
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Pay Pool Advisory 2009 - Important Dates
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Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) User Guide v4.0 Oct 2009
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Pay Pool Analysis Tool (PAT) v4.1 Oct 2009
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iSuccess Web Based Training (web-based)
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Self-assessment Fact Sheet (Resources and Tools)
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