Human Resources Position Classification
Welcome to the Bureau of Indian Education's Federal Position Classification. This page provides position classification, and job grading information that is used to determine the pay plan, series, title, grade, and qualification requirements for most work in the Bureau of Indian Education.
Bureau of Indian Education Job Category Standards
For Education System positions (CY/CE Pay Plans), the Bureau of Indian Education use Job Category Standards (JCS) to identify Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities requirements for different positions and levels described there in. This would also include education, license, and certification requirements.
For information about individual Job Category Standards, please visit the JCS page.
Bureau of Indian Education Position Descriptions
A position description or "PD" is a statement of the major duties, responsibilities, and supervisory relationships of a position. In its simplest form, a PD indicates the work to be performed by the position. The purpose of a PD is to document the major duties and responsibilities of a position, not to spell out in detail every possible activity during the work day.
Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. FLSA laws and regulations are maintained by the Department of Labor.
Department of Labor FLSA Page
Bargaining Unit Status
The Bargaining Unit Status (BUS) is the determination if the position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract between The Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA) and Federation of Indian Service Employees American Federation of Teachers Local 4524 AFL-CIO.
A Copy of the agreement can be found in the Indian Educators Federation (IEF) Contract section on the Employees Relations page of the BIE website.
Resources and Links
Bureau of Indian Education Human Resources Bulletins
Please contact your servicing Human Resources Specialist for any inquiries dealing with the Classification of a Bureau of Indian position.
