MCO 12515.1 — Managing To Payroll

MCO 12515.1 governs Headquarters Marine Corps policy and procedures for position management, payroll management, and position classification.

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  • Publication number: MCO 12515.1
  • Title: MANAGING TO PAYROLL
  • Date: 24 Aug 1989
  • Proponent: 12000 Civilian Personnel
  • Status: New

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It addresses organizational structure, staffing levels, payroll costs, position descriptions, classification requests, amendments, and identical-additional positions. It requires reviews, certifications, and specified forms and procedures for position actions.

Topics covered

  • Position management
  • Payroll management
  • Position classification
  • Position descriptions
  • Pen-and-ink changes
  • Identical-additional positions
  • OF 8 and SF 52 forms

Questions and answers

When must managers conduct a position management review?

Conducting a position management review when a civilian position becomes vacant. (paragraph 5)

How often should staff agency organizational structures be reviewed?

Periodically reviewing the staff agency organizational structure to determine if its makeup best meets management’s needs and to minimize the numbers and layers of supervisors. (paragraph 5)

How much of the time should the highest level duties be performed?

Ensuring positions are designed properly and, whenever possible, the highest level duties are performed a minimum of 50 percent of the time, the recommended position classification is in an occupation with an adequate labor supply, and the duties provide adequate job satisfaction and an opportunity for career growth. (paragraph 5)

What format must GS position descriptions use?

A copy of the guide for writing the PD in the Factor Evaluation System (FES) format can be obtained from ARCA; all GS positions must be written in FES format. (paragraph 1)

How should amendments to a position description be made?

Amend a position description by describing the changes on a separate sheet of paper and attaching it to an OF 8 (PD cover sheet). (paragraph 4)

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