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BOP Program Statement 3510.10 § 2
RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Human Resource Managers (HRMs) are responsible for assuring integration of
classification with other phases of Human Resource (HR) management and providing technical
guidance in all phases of the classification process. They provide assistance to supervisors and
managers on issues pertaining to position classification procedures.
HRMs are responsible for providing a copy of the approved SF-52 and revised organizational
chart to Classification and Compensation Section (CCS) if an action abolishes a unique PD.
These PDs are considered appropriate only when there are significant differences in the major
duties performed when compared to those in an existing SPD. When CCS notifies the HRM of
new classification standards for a non-standardized PD, the HRM must submit an updated PD.
HRMs will ensure supervisors are provided copies of the appropriate PD for issuance to
employees upon entry into a new position or if changes are made to an existing PD. HRMs are
required to ensure a position is essential, soundly designed, adequately described, and classified
by the Classification and Compensation Section (CCS) prior to announcing a vacancy. HRMs
consult with supervisors prior to the implementation of a PD to ensure appropriateness. HRMs
are responsible for assisting staff with requests for desk audits and questions concerning position
classification.
b. Supervisors are responsible for determining the duties and responsibilities of positions and
for writing PDs for those positions not covered by a SPD. They are required to ensure accuracy
of PDs prior to requesting a vacancy be announced. Supervisors must also ensure SPDs are
appropriate for use at their location.
c. Employees are responsible for being familiar with and performing the duties and
responsibilities outlined in their PD. Questions or discrepancies should be brought to their
supervisor’s attention.
History
PS 3510.10 dated 2016-05-17
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
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