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[quote=Anonymous]The PP mentioning phasing out non supervisory attorney slots is not far off.... the OPM classification standards have been applied sloppily for years and it's resulted in "grade creep" and an increasing number of non-supervisory 15s.

At various agencies there are moves afoot to more carefully apply the classification standards in the future since there are likely to be dwindling budgets and fewer positions probably (FTE reductions through attrition or RIFs).  I was on a management study group at my agency that addressed this.

Many current non-sup. 15s will become essentially "incumbent only" and when the incumbent leaves there will be a staffing plan study to determine whether some of those duties will be parceled out to others and whether what remains will justify a GS15 to fill the position.

One common mistake/misimpression is that classification is based on the duties, not the skills or resume of the person doing the job.  If 25% of the duties as performed or expected to be performed, don't meet the standards then a GS15 classification (which is based on level of complexity of work and nature/level of contacts (e.g., staff to staff is not a 15; dealing with higher level managers is needed) may be in jeopardy.

In short, expect fewer non-sup. GS15 attorney positions to be filled in the next 10-15 years based on everything I have seen.
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