RPES in Research Position Evaluation System
Explore the Research Position Evaluation System (RPES) used by ARS and select Federal Agencies, detailing its classification, review intervals, and panelist selection process. Learn how panelists and incumbents are chosen annually, access resources like Sharepoint sites, and find further information through provided links.
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RPES Assisting Your Scientists JL Willett and Kathy S. Jones
What is RPES? The Research Position Evaluation System A grade classification system for Category 1 positions Unique to ARS and select other Federal Agencies
RPES (cont.) Periodic review Interval is based on grade level As of Oct 1, 2014, GS-15 scientists are reviewed every 7 years rather than 5 years Format is given in 431.3M not static! Four factors Factors 1-3.B are the Position Description Factors 3.C and 4 are based on career
Key Points Content This is the responsibility of the scientist (and RL to some extent) Format This is where you as PSA/Sec y can play a major role You probably see more RPES cases than anyone in your MU (other than RL and panelists/chairs)
How are panelists and incumbents selected each year? Headquarters puts together a list of panelists and incumbents each fiscal year MWA receives the data around late May or early June HQ s makes the list based on availability of panels and GS-level: GS-11/12 every 3 years GS-13 every 4 years GS-14 every 5 years GS-15 every 7 years
Sharepoint site https://arsnet.usda.gov/sites/MWA/RPES/default.aspx For incumbents MWA compiles tracking spreadsheet for entire list and updates Sharepoint site with folders for drafts and final documents Each MU has a document site Checklist & Outline are provided on the site Link to RPES Manual
RPES Panel Link http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/rpes/ www.ars.usda.gov
