Field Definitions

Question 1

Unique, 8-digit number assigned to every position

Answer 1

Position Number

Question 2

Determines what pot of money the position is coming out of

Answer 2

FCP (Fund Control Point)

Question 3

Date position created or date to be used for correlating PAR

Answer 3

Effective Date

Question 4

Reason for change/update in position data

Answer 4

Reason

Question 5

Status of the Position, i.e, frozen, abolished, proposed

Answer 5

Position Status

Question 6

Cost Center + Org Code

Answer 6

Department

Question 7

Duty Station Code + Location

Answer 7

Location

Question 8

Indicates correct Supervisory level for position. It is linked to TMS and assigns learning based on this number

Answer 8

Supervisory Level (Work Location Level)

Question 9

Two-digit code that defines Pay Plan the position is covered under. Defaults based on Job Code. * GS, WG, WL, WS, VN, VM, etc.

Answer 9

Pay Plan

Question 10

Determines if employee is eligible for overtime pay. If incorrect, Job Code must be changed.

Answer 10

FLSA

Question 11

Indicates salary chart associated with position. If GS, will be 0000 or will be a unique 4-digit code if on a special salary rate

Answer 11

Salary Admin Plan

Question 12

Based on the Type of Appointment, competitive or excepted

Answer 12

Position Occupied

Question 13

Maximum Grade of FPL (Full Performance Level) of position

Answer 13

Target Grade

Question 14

Functional Statement Number

Answer 14

000000

Question 15

Used for FWS positions that have been classified as “supervisory” or “lead” bur the Official Position Title does NOT include the suffix

Answer 15

Title Code Suffix

Question 16

Use for GS positions that have been classified as “supervisory” or “lead” but the Official Position title does not include the prefix

Answer 16

Title Code Prefix

Question 17

Indicates sensitivity designation required with corresponding level of background investigation. Usually enter (Non-Sensitive/Low Risk)

Answer 17

Sensitivity Code (Investigative Type)

Question 18

Indicates if position is covered under the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2015. Enter ‘000’

Answer 18

Cyber Security Code

Question 19

Code TA should be used in this field

Answer 19

Sub-Agency

Question 20

Where the position falls: Field, SBU, remote

Answer 20

Position Location

Question 21

Groups similar positions in qualifications, duties, and responsibilities. Refer to Competitive Level Handbook to determine. Link below

Answer 21

Competitive Level

Question 22

Always ‘W’

Answer 22

Work Period

Question 23

Identifies which bargaining unit a position is represented by

Answer 23

Bargaining Unit

Question 24

Indicates grade associated with position. Needs to be updated based on the employee grade.

Answer 24

Grade

Question 25

Indicates if position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent

Answer 25

Work Schedule