Introduction

• Purpose of this Subchapter
• Glossary
• Background
• Related Regulations/Guidelines
• Scope
• Quality Categories
• Summary of Category Rating
• Responsibilities
• Training

Section A – MRP Use of Category Rating

• Is Category Rating Mandatory?
• Positions Covered by Luevano Consent Decree

Section B – Category Rating Methods/Options

• What Category Rating Methods Are Available for Use?
• Score-Based Method
• Manual Method

Section C – Job Announcement Requirements

• General Requirements
• Sample Language

Section D - Referral and Selection of Candidates

• Referral
• Veterans’ Preference
• Merging Categories
• Making Selections
• Applicant Inquiries

Section E – Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

• Reporting Requirements
• Record Keeping Requirements

Appendix A – Summary Chart:  Category Rating Compared to Traditional “Rule of Three” Method (PDF)