CONVERSION OF GS-16 POSITIONS TO SIS I AND SIS II

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP89-01114R000300080036-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
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• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 8, 2001
• Sequence Number: 36
• Publication Date: November 8, 1979
• Content Type: MF

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Chief, Position Management & Compensation Division
SUBJECT Conversion of GS-16 Positions to SIS I and SIS II
1.* Since the existing three grade structure (GS-16/GS-17/
GS-18) is being replaced by a four grade structure within the
SIS (SIS I/II/III/IV) it is necessary to devise a formula for
converting positions from the old to the new designators. Since
GS-l generally equates to 318 IV and GS-17 to SIS III the re-
maining objective is to allocate positions at the GS-16 level
between S1S I and SIS 2. (C)
2. As discussed with there are several
options which could be use an o owing are the most significant:
Qpt on A. The initial conversion of all unevalu-
ated GS-16 positions would be to an SIS I pending
grade review as a starting point and the evalua-
tion and designation of the SIS I and 11 would be
done on a case by case basis over a period of
time.
UotiQf.. The initial conversion of all unevalu-
ated GS-16 positions encumbered by an SIS officer
would be converted to SIS Ii level based on the
assumption that the incumbents are largely senior
officials and that vacant S1S positions and those
occupied by a GS-15 or below would be converted
to the SIS I level. An objective analysis of the
SIS I and II positions would be conducted and
implemented over the next several years.
UntiQn ~. The conversion of all GS-16 positions
would be to an SIS I/II designator for an indef-
inite period of time pending an objective analysis
of the relative level of responsibility for each
position. (C)
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P ne more grade between GS-.15 and GS-lb levels pr
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vides a.significant option for correcting problems of vertical grade
alignment where two GS-16 positions with varying levels of respon-
sibility are stacked. An example of this is where the chief of an
organizational unit and the deputy are both at the GS-16 level or
where we have a GS-16 nonmanager (scientist or analyst) reporting
to a GS-16 manager. Many of these adjustments can be made easily at
a very early date outside of a survey program. (C)
4. Option A. in paragraph 2 provides the most efficient road
for PMCD to travel. It is always easier to upgrade than to downgrade.
If we convert most or all of the GS-16 positions to SIS II, I can
foresee, over the next five years, continuous haggling between PMCD
and managers over grade reductions. Further by initially grouping
all GS-lb positions at the S13 I level, incumbents will be given an
incentive to prepare position descriptions and submit to audits.
(C)
5. PMCD needs to begin developing a base line for SIS evalua-
tions, since developing grading criteria in a vacuum has presented
certain prob lems for PMCD in the past. Therefore, I would suggest
that PMCD begin, in our current surveys, to evaluate positions in
the Supergrade category in terms of the S1S levels. This experience
would provide a foundation for negotiations with managers in devel-
oping a more formal methodology, in early 1960, for the classification
of these positions possibly as an extension of our "Supergrade
Evaluation Guide." (AIUO)
6. I recommend that we request the DDCI to approve the conver-
sion of all GS-16 positions to SIS I level pending a component
recommendation and PMCD evaluation and approval by the DDCI on a
position by position basis? I also request your approval to immedi-
ately begin evaluating positions in ongoing surveys in terms of SIS
rather than GS levels. (AIUO)
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