Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 12335.4A
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Area of Consideration. The organizational and/or geographic area from which
Commandant (G-WPC-1) will accept applications for consideration in a specific merit
promotion action. The minimum area of consideration is the recruitment area in which
Commandant (G-WPC-1) should reasonably expect to locate enough high quality candidates
to fill the vacancy. The minimum area of consideration may be extended if management and
Commandant (G-WPC-1) determine it is appropriate.
Basic/Minimum Qualification Standards. The position qualification standards set by OPM, or
by an agency with a single agency standard approved by OPM, augmented by (i.e.,
incorporating) any selective placement factor(s).
Best-Qualified Candidate(s). "Best-Qualified" is a relative term implying a process in which
candidates are compared against each other. This determination is first made by comparing
minimally qualified candidates against the evaluation and selection criteria to determine who is
well-qualified. Best-qualified candidates are those (there may be more than one) who
demonstrate better knowledge, skills, and abilities than other well-qualified candidates for a
position.
Career Ladder Position. The range of grades in an occupational series within an organization
which represents the levels at which all employees are given grade-building experience and to
which they may be noncompetitively promoted. Promotion potential for all permanent positions
within the Coast Guard is documented on vacancy announcements and annotated on the SF-50.
Crediting Plan. The crediting plan is a tool that compares qualified candidates for a position. It
includes the quality ranking factors identified for the position. Crediting plans are commonly
developed by the selecting official or subject matter expert in conjunction with the servicing
CSA and/or HR Specialist. The crediting plan defines levels (e.g., minimally qualified, well-
which may include examples of experience, training, education, performance, and awards.
Day. Unless otherwise specified, the "calendar" day is intended.
Detail. The temporary assignment of an employee to a different position or set of duties for a
specified period of time with the employee returning to the former position at the end of the
assignment. A detail does not involve a formal position change; officially, the employee
continues to hold the position from which detailed and keeps the same pay and status.
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