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The document outlines the procedures for determining the sensitivity level of positions within the General Services Administration (GSA). It includes steps for designating position sensitivity, assessing risk factors, and finalizing placement designations. The form is used for creating or modifying position descriptions and requires input on program placement, fiduciary responsibilities, and supervision received.

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What is position classification in OPM?

Position classification standards and functional guides define Federal white collar occupations, establish official position titles, and describe the various levels of work.

What are the steps of the position designation tool?

STEP 01: ACCESS THE POSITION DESIGNATION TOOL (PDT) STEP 02: THE PROCESS: 3Ds- DESIGNATION, DETAILS, DUTIES. STEP 03: COMPLETE POSITION INFORMATION. STEP 04: SELECT APPLICABLE RESPONSIBLITIES/DUTIES. STEP 05: REVIEW AND GENERATE POSITION DESIGNATION SUMMARY. STEP 06: PRINT, SIGN, AND ATTACH (PRINT SUMMARY PAGE)

What is PDT in work?

Position Designation Tool (PDT)

What is the PDT rule?

The Position Designation Tool assesses the duties and responsibilities of a position to determine the degree of potential damage to the efficiency or integrity of the service from misconduct of an incumbent of a position. This establishes the risk level of that position.

What is position designation?

Proper position designation is the foundation of an effective and consistent suitability and personnel security program. The process determines, through the evaluation of national security and suitability requirements, what type of investigation is required and the depth that an individual is screened for a position.

What is the PDT tool?

Position Designation Automated Tool (PDT) Proper position designation is the foundation of an effective and consistent suitability and personnel security program.

Position Designation Tool - OPM 2025

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