Competitive Levels Sample Clauses

Competitive Levels. Competitive levels shall be established in accordance with 5 C.F.R. 351.403 consisting of all positions in the competitive area which are in the same pay plan, at the same grade, grade equivalency or occupational level; are in the same classification series, position category and certification; and which are similar enough in duties, qualification requirements, pay schedules and working conditions so that an incumbent of one position can be reassigned to another position without undue interruption. Separate competitive levels will be issued by type of service (competitive or excepted), by appointment authority, by pay schedule, and by work schedule.

Competitive Levels. Pursuant to 5 CFR 351.403. Generally, competitive levels will consist of all positions in the competitive area which are in the same grade (or occupational level) and classification series, and which are similar enough in duties, qualification requirements, pay schedules, and working conditions so that the Employer may reassign the incumbent of one position to any of the other positions in the level without undue interruption.

Competitive Levels. SECTION 19.01 Competitive level determinations made by Management shall be consistent with the provisions of 5 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 351. Before implementing any reduction in force (RIF), Management must assign each position in the affected competitive area to a competitive level in accordance with applicable Office of Personnel Management rules and regulations and the provisions of this Article.

Competitive Levels a. Criteria used for establishing competitive levels: A competitive level consists of all the positions in a competitive area which are in the same grade (or occupational level) and classification series, and which are similar enough in duties, qualification requirements, pay schedules, and working conditions so that an agency may reassign the incumbent of one position to any of the other positions in the level without undue interruption. 1. Undue interruption: Undue interruption is a degree of interruption that would prevent the completion of required work by the employee 90 days after the employee has been placed in a different position. The 90-day standard should be considered within the allowable limits of time and quality, taking into account the pressures of priorities, deadlines, and other demands. However, a work program would generally not be unduly interrupted even if an employee needed more than 90 days after the reduction in force to perform the optimum quality or quantity of work. The 90-day standard may be extended if placement is made under this part to a low priority program or to a vacant position. 2. Qualification considerations: Competitive level determinations are based on each employee’s official position, not the employee’s personal qualifications. b. As soon as practicable following a request, the Union will be furnished a copy of the competitive level documentation; an employee may also request and receive information pertinent to his/her case. c. No later than 10 workdays from the time an employee receives a specific RIF notice, the employee may review a listing of the competitive level in which he/she has been placed, consistent with the Privacy Act, as well as an explanation of the competitive level structure.

Competitive Levels. Competitive levels shall be established in accordance with 5 C.F.R. 351.403.

Competitive Levels a. Competitive level - a group of all positions in a competitive area which are in the same grade or occupational level, and classification series and which are similar enough in duties, qualification requirements, pay schedules, and working conditions so that the agency may reassign the incumbent of one position to any of the other positions in the level without undue interruption. It is the concept of interchangeability that is paramount. The competitive level is based upon each employee's position description, not on the employee's personal qualifications. Only occupied positions are included in a competitive level. During the RIF process management will utilize continuing vacancies to minimize the adverse impact of the RIF. b. Separate competitive levels are established in each competitive area according to the following: (1) By service - Competitive vs. Excepted. (2) By appointment authority - Separate levels are established for Excepted Service positions filled under different appointment authorities. (3) By pay schedule. (4) By type of work schedule - Full-time, part-time, intermittent, seasonal, or on-call basis. No distinction may be made among employees in the competitive level on the basis of the number of hours or weeks scheduled to be worked. (5) By trainee status - Separate levels for employees in formally designated trainee or developmental programs, as defined by 5 CFR 351.702 (e) (1) through (4). c. A position is placed in a competitive level when it is established. The competitive level is shown on the position description cover sheet, and is entered into the NFC automated personnel inventory system. d. The initial round of competition in a RIF action is among employees in the same competitive area who are assigned to positions in the same competitive level. e. Each subsequent round of competition in RIF attempts to place an employee released from their competitive level in previous round through exercise of their Bump and Retreat rights.

Competitive Levels a. Competitive level - a group of all positions in a competitive area which are in the same grade or occupational level, and classification series and which are similar enough in duties, qualification requirements, pay schedules, and working conditions so that the agency may reassign the incumbent of one position to any of the other positions in the level without undue interruption. It is the concept of interchangeability that is paramount. The competitive level is based upon each employee's position description, not on the employee's personal qualifications. Only occupied positions are included in a competitive level. During the RIF process management will utilize continuing vacancies to minimize the adverse impact of the RIF. b. Separate competitive levels are established in each competitive area according to the following: (1) By service - Competitive vs. Excepted. (2) By appointment authority - Separate levels are established for Excepted Service positions filled under different appointment authorities. (3) By pay schedule. (4) By type of work schedule - Full-time, part-time, intermittent, seasonal, or on-call basis. No distinction may be made among employees in the competitive level on the basis of the number of hours or weeks scheduled to be worked. (5) By trainee status - Separate levels for employees in formally designated trainee or developmental programs, as defined by 5 CFR 351.702 (e) (1) through (4). c. A position is placed in a competitive level when it is established. The competitive level is shown on the position description cover sheet, and is entered into the NFC automated personnel inventory system. d. The initial round of competition in a RIF action is among employees in the same competitive area who are assigned to positions in the same competitive level. e. Each subsequent round of competition in RIF attempts to place an employee released from their competitive level in previous round through exercise of their Bump and Retreat rights.