This page contains links to tutorials that were developed to help you understand functions and tasks, position descriptions, and other topics, in order to use the tool more effectively.
The tutorial links below are grouped under three headings: "Functions and Tasks," tutorials about the elements used to characterize the role of the TMOT in the TMC of interest; "Position Descriptions," tutorials about the primary output of the tool; and "Other Tutorial Topics," tutorials about the other outputs produced by the tool.
When you are finished reading a tutorial, click on Return to Main Tutorials Page at the bottom of the tutorial page to return to this page.
This tutorial discusses how functions and tasks are used to describe jobs, the differences between functions and tasks, and a method to determine whether an activity is a function, composite task, or discrete task.
This tutorial discusses how to identify the need to add to the list of functions and tasks, and how to create a new function or task.
This tutorial discusses the three TMOT performance levels, and how to assign performance levels to new discrete tasks.
This tutorial discusses what KSAs are, how to select KSAs to include in a position description, how to choose KSAs to associate with new discrete tasks, and how to define new KSAs.
This tutorial defines position descriptions and explains how they are used.
This tutorial provides guidance on writing position descriptions, including language to use.
This tutorial discusses the purpose and method behind the FES, and provides a description of the Primary Standard, the narrative format, and the nine factors of the FES.
This tutorial explains the process of classifying TMOT positions at the appropriate GS level.
This tutorial describes the mechanics of developing the training program outline generated by the tool into an enhanced training plan.
This tutorial describes how to use the list of testable skills generated by the tool to evaluate skill level.
