FWS Take One
What is identified in the Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations?
a. Training required for trade jobs
b. Basic skills, knowledge and abilities needed to perform work
c. Working environment and conditions
d. Individual Development Plan (IDP)
b. Basic skills, knowledge and abilities needed to perform work
How many job elements are usually required for successful job performance?
6-7
Answer C
True or False:
The FWS pay schedule has 10 steps for each FWS grade?
False:
There are 5 steps for each FWS grade.
reference slide 18
In wage examining, what length of training and service is required for eligibility?
No experience or training is required to be eligible
(answer B on handout)
What WG job element cannot be changed?
c. Screen‐out element
What are some of the skill levels in Category 1 Trade Knowledge Jobs?
Inspectors, First‐line supervisors, Journeyman, Advanced Journeyman
Answer C on handout
What are used as minimum qualifications?
a. Ranking Elements
b. Qualification Standards
c. Job Ranking Factors
d. Screen‐out Elements
Screen‐out Elements
What are three types of Support Jobs?
b. Trade Helper
c. Food Service Worker
d. Laborer
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What is the promotion rule percentage when calculating FWS pay entitlement??
Pay is set using the four-percent (4%) rule - mandatory promotion rule
slide 21
What types of jobs are in the High‐Level Supervisory category?
b. Shop Foreman and Superintendent
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is referenced as the bible for wage grade positions?
The Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations, formerly known as the Handbook X-118C
What are the rating factors for Category 2 Worker‐Trainee Jobs?
Reliability, dependability and willingness to perform simple, unskilled tasks
Answer A
What three levels of training are required for Apprentice Jobs?
a. Beginning
c. Middle
d. Advanced
How does Wage Grade (WG) differ from General Schedule (GS)?
a. Job Element
b. Experience and/or education
c. Screen-out Element
d. Minimum Qualifications
A. Job Element
C. Screen-out Element
What are Job Elements?
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
(answer D on handout)