§ 337.303 Agency responsibilities

5 CFR 337.303To use a category rating procedure, agencies must:

5 CFR 337.303(a)(a) Establish a system for evaluating applicants that provides for two or more quality categories;

5 CFR 337.303(b)(b) Define each quality category through job analysis conducted in accordance with part 300 of this chapter. Each category must have a clear definition that distinguishes it from other categories;

5 CFR 337.303(c)(c) Describe each quality category in the job announcement and apply the provisions of part 330, subparts B, F, and G of this chapter;

5 CFR 337.303(d)(d) Place applicants into categories based upon their job-related competencies or their knowledge, skills, and abilities; and

5 CFR 337.303(e)(e) Establish documentation and record keeping procedures for reconstruction purposes.