Common use of Position Classification Review/Appeal Procedure Clause in Contracts

Position Classification Review/Appeal Procedure. When the accuracy of a PD has been established under Section 3 and the employee believes their position is not properly classified as to title, series, and/or grade, they may: a. Request a Forest Service position classification review: The employee may submit such a request to a Forest Service classifier, with a copy to their super- visor, to have the classification of the position reviewed by a different Forest Service classifier. A Forest Service classifier will consider the employee’s written and oral comments. The employee may have Union representation during any discussions related to the review. The findings, including the reviewer’s evalua- tion statement, will be reported in writing to the employee no later than 90 days from the date of the employee’s submission to the Forest Service classifier. b. Appeal directly to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the U.S. Of- fice of Personnel Management (OPM): The employee may use the USDA or the OPM Classification Appeal procedures directly, or upon completion of the Forest Service Position Classification Review in Subsection 4.a. above. Employees may request information on the classification appeal rights and process from Manage- ment.