3 FAM 7300
FSN POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND PAY ADMINISTRATION
3 FAM 7310
FSN POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION MANAGEMENT
(CT:PER-926; 09-27-2018)
(Office of Origin: HR/OE)
3 FAM 7311 AUTHORITY
(CT:PER-926; 09-27-2018)
(State/Agriculture/USAGM/Commerce/USAID)
(Applies to Foreign Service Nationals Only)
The statutory basis for the FSN Position Classification
System is contained in Sections 408 and 501 of the Foreign Service Act of
1980. The requirement for interagency compatibility and uniformity in
administration of the System is contained in Sections 203 and 204 of the Act
(see 3 FAM 7112).
3 FAM 7312 POSITION CLASSIFICATION
POLICY
3 FAM 7312.1 General
(CT:PER-926; 09-27-2018)
(State/Agriculture/USAGM/Commerce/USAID)
(Applies to Foreign Service Nationals Only)
A sound position classification system provides the
foundation for and is an integral part of properly compensating FSN employees.
Consistent with sections 203, 204, 408, and 501 of the Act, the Department of
State in consultation with the participating agencies will develop and
administer an equitable position classification system for all agencies using
joint local compensation plans in the employment of FSNs. In the interest of
uniformity and consistent application of this policy, the Department of State
and the participating agencies shall do the following:
(1) Promote interagency cooperation in the
development, application, modification, and maintenance of an interagency FSN
position classification system that promotes equity, stability, and integrity
in FSN employee compensation and personnel management;
(2) Observe any classification procedural guidance
that may be issued by the Office of Overseas Employment (HR/OE) in consultation
with Department of State bureaus and participating agencies; and
(3) Use the position classification system contained
in 3 FAH-2 H-400,
Foreign Service National Position Classification (formally the Interagency
Local Employee Position Classification Handbook or LEPCH).
3 FAM 7312.2 Use of Established
Standards
(CT:PER-926; 09-27-2018)
(State/Agriculture/USAGM/Commerce/USAID)
(Applies to Foreign Service Nationals Only)
All FSN positions must be classified according to the
standards and guidelines contained in 3 FAH-2 H-400, Foreign
Service National Position Classification. No official has the authority to
misclassify or direct the misclassification of a position. Proper
administration of the position classification system at the post level is the
foundation for the equitable compensation of FSN employees (i.e., equal pay for
work of substantially equal value), and for paying employees in accordance with
the prevailing practice. Compliance with the classification systems
standards, guidelines, and instructions contained in 3 FAH-2 H-400 is
required. Post managers and supervisors are expected to understand and comply
with the FSN Position Classification Systems requirements.
3 FAM 7312.3 Results of
Non-compliance
(CT:PER-926; 09-27-2018)
(Uniform State/Agriculture/USAGM/Commerce/USAID)
(Applies to Foreign Service Nationals Only)
Non-compliance with FSN Position Classification System
requirements may result in the restriction or loss of position classification
authority, or other restrictions and/or requirements deemed appropriate by
HR/OE in consultation with the responsible Department of State bureau and
participating agencies represented at post.
3 FAM 7313 POSITION MANAGEMENT POLICY
3 FAM 7313.1 Responsibility
(CT:PER-926; 09-27-2018)
(State/Agriculture/USAGM/Commerce/USAID)
(Applies to Foreign Service Nationals Only)
In addition to the position management policy established
in 3 FAM 2610,
Position Management, managers and supervisors of FSN personnel are responsible
for:
(1) Determining the work that needs to be performed in
their organizations; creating or continuing only those positions for which
there is a valid need based on such considerations as organizational goals and
objectives, workload, authorized position complements, and funding;
(2) Structuring organizations and positions to
accomplish mission objectives efficiently and effectively;
(3) Adding, removing, or changing the duties and
responsibilities, type of work, and/or level of complexity assigned to an FSN
position at any time; and
(4) Ensuring that FSN position descriptions adequately
and accurately reflect currently assigned duties and responsibilities.
3 FAM 7313.2 Guidance and Advice
(CT:PER-926; 09-27-2018)
(State/Agriculture/USAGM/Commerce/USAID)
(Applies to Foreign Service Nationals Only)
Post human resources staff will provide relevant
materials, advice, and guidance to help managers and supervisors discharge
their position management responsibilities.
3 FAM 7314 THROUGH 7319 UNASSIGNED