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Agency Classification Policies and Procedures: Knowledge of the agency-specific policies and procedures used to carry out the agency's position classification program, including delegations of authority, position management, and consistency reviews.

Classification: Knowledge of classification concepts, principles, and practices related to structuring organizations and positions and determining the appropriate pay system, occupational grouping, series, title, and pay level of positions.

Classification Reviews: Knowledge of the principles and practices used to review organizational positions to apply classification standards, complete desk audits, conduct consistency reviews, create, or update position descriptions, and determine the appropriate pay plan, series, title, and grade.

Fair Labor Standards Act: Knowledge of the laws and regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including the principles used to determine the designation of positions as exempt or non-exempt.

Federal Classification Systems: Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the three primary Federal classification systems (General Schedule, Federal Wage System, Senior Executive Service), including the classification method (e.g., factor-based and narrative) used to evaluate positions under each system.

Job Analysis: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for gathering, analyzing, and using information about the content, context, and requirements of a job, including procedures to document the relationship between the tasks performed on the job and the competencies/KSAs required to perform the tasks.

Organizational Design/Position Management: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods for structuring organizations in a manner that optimizes strategic alignment, efficiency, productivity, fiscal responsibility, and organizational effectiveness.

Recruitment/Placement: Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to identifying, attracting, and selecting individuals and placing them into positions to address changing organizational needs; knowledge of applicable law governing such concepts, principles, and practices.

Technical Documentation: Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation (for example, case files or evaluations, classification advisories).