BOP Program Statement 8120.04 § 4

a. Purpose. This establishes the requirements and responsibilities for position classification in

FPI as it pertains to graded inmate workers. It is essential inmate workers be informed of the

standards of the pay classification system and understand the basis for determining their pay

system and their resulting pay grades.

b. Responsibility. While the Warden and Factory Manager have the responsibility for position

classification at each location, the Senior Operations Manager or Operations Manager must

support that responsibility by ensuring that inmate workers are accurately classified and graded.

c. Position Classification Files and Records. Position classification files and records should

be available for easy access and use by local FPI staff, auditors, program management staff, and

other official visitors. They should contain the following information:

■ An FPI Form 83, Job Schedule, summarizing all operative positions in the FPI factory.

This document lists each position by job number, title using the DOT code, and total

positions in each pay grade level.

■ An FPI Form 82, Job Grading Sheet, summarizing the data needed to grade an inmate. It

is essential the duties performed agree with the Form 82 requirements.

■ Documentation of any special actions taken (e.g., moving inmates ahead on the waiting

lists or hiring at higher than entry level wages) and the basis for those actions.

d. Classification Maintenance

(1) Position Changes. Position changes, except for temporary or “acting” positions, are posted

on FPI Form 83, Job Schedule. FPI Form 82s, Job Grading Sheet, will reflect the changes put

into the record covering the new positions, as necessary.

(2) Cyclic Review. A review of inmate worker positions must be completed prior to the annual

MOU, i.e., Annual Operating Plan, meeting and for any major product line change. These

reviews must be submitted to the Senior Operations Manager or Operations Manager along with

the suggested FPI factory profile.

(3) Certification. The Factory Manager must certify to the Senior Operations Manager or

Operations Manager that the positions are necessary and accurately described.