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Serving on the Supergrade Panel

Serving on the Supergrade Panel. ARS Research Position Evaluation System. (4/10). Mission. The ARS Supergrade Panel reviews referred GS-15 positions to determine if they meet criteria for classification as Supergrade (ST)

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Serving on the Supergrade Panel

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  1. Serving on theSupergrade Panel ARS Research Position Evaluation System (4/10)

  2. Mission The ARS Supergrade Panel reviews referred GS-15 positions to determine if they meet criteria for classification as Supergrade (ST) If so, panel recommends Upgrade (UPG) and HRD submits case to the Department Can only recommend because no agency has final classification authority above GS-15

  3. Most were referred by “regular” panels (scored 56 or more points) Some were previously scored at 54 points by a Supergrade Panel and are due under the 5-year cycle A few were scored at 54 points by a “regular” panel and referred by an Area Director A few may be AD-approved reevaluations of prior Supergrade Panel review decisions How do positions get to the Supergrade Panel?

  4. How Supergrade Panels operate • AA-ROM designates the Chair • IDR assignments are recommended by RPE Staff and confirmed by Chair • Scientists prepare case writeup and ARS-229 • Standard IDR procedures apply, except… • a minimum of 10 (rather than 5) contacts must be made • contacts must include the AD (if he/she is not the immediate supervisor) and NPL(s)

  5. Evaluation approach • Focus is exclusively on Factor 4 • Does position meet all four Factor 4, Level F criteria? • If not, is it strong enoughin three criteria toovercome weakness in the fourth? • ARS-229 is a key document is making the determination • Supergrade Panels never score for ST based solely on Factors 1-3

  6. Factor 4/Level F criteria • Has received honors and awards from major national organizations for accomplishments; • Is sought as an advisor and consultant on scientific and technological programs and problems which extend well beyond own field; • Serves as a recruiting attraction for recent graduates or visiting scientists; and, • Personal competence is likely to be a major consideration in agency sponsorship of programs in their field.

  7. Grading table 1

  8. Grading table 2

  9. Effect of Supergrade decisions

  10. Information resources • Guidance distributed with case materials • Evaluation Methodology • Extract (Factor 4, Levels E and F) • Panelist Instructions - ARS Form 229 • Key Points • Sample Completed ARS-516 • Sample Summary Statements • RPES web site http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/rpes/ • Merle Cole, Head, RPE Staff (301-504-1563)

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