Why are career ladders established?
Career ladders are established to facilitate the career development process for large groups(2) of employees assigned to positions with common occupational characteristics. Career ladders are established to provide opportunities for employee development and career progression. How are career ladders established? Career ladders are authorized and established through approval and publication by the CDC/ATSDR HRMO and documented on position descriptions, vacancy announcements and requests for certificates of eligibles from the USOPM. CIOs may request the establishment of career ladders at any time their mission and workload requirements support such action. Requests to establish career ladders must (1) be supported by accurate position classification, (2) reflect sound position management, and (3) be thoroughly documented (position descriptions, workload projections, and numbers of employees covered). The HRMO will maintain and publish on an annual basis the current list of all establishe
