Conduct a job analysis to develop the KSAs. Develop a crediting plan to assess applicants' proficiencies on identified KSAs. Use a crediting plan to rate applicants and administer a rating panel. Develop the KSAs necessary for the application of the OPM Qualifications Manual. Course material is learned through presentations, discussions, exercises, and several workshops.
Workshops provide extensive opportunities to practice what is learned.
The student manual provides learning and reference material useful back on the job. David Richardson has over twenty-five years of experience in Federal Human resources management that includes a consulting practice providing training and technical assistance in position classification, as well as other personnel areas. His Federal service experience included serving as a Chief of Classification and a Manager of OPM Classification training. Who Should Attend Personnel specialists, administrative personnel, supervisors and managers, and others who will be using the KSA methodology to develop and apply a tool to rate applicants. Students should have some experience or training in Federal employment programs and practices.