An Introduction to AI Tools & Applications for Federal Classifiers
Overview
Syllabus
Module 1: AI Foundations for Federal HR Classification
- What AI is (and what it is not)
- Current trends in AI within federal HR
- Benefits and limitations of AI in classification
- Activity: Quick group discussion on AI use cases classifiers already see in their work
Module 2: AI in Position Description (PD) Development & Review
- Using AI to draft or refine PDs
- AI-assisted keyword and duty analysis for OPM standard alignment
- Spotting redundancies and inconsistencies with AI support
- Activity: Hands-on exercise—AI-assisted PD review
Module 3: Compliance, Oversight, and Ethical Use of AI
- Ensuring alignment with Title 5 and OPM classification standards
- Risks of bias, overreliance, and misinterpretation
- Maintaining classifier accountability and decision authority
- Activity: Case study review of AI outputs for compliance and fairness
Module 4: Practical Applications & Future Readiness
- Integrating AI tools into daily classification workflows
- Balancing efficiency with human expertise
- Preparing for future AI developments in federal HR
- Activity: Scenario-based group exercise—participants use AI support to classify sample positions and compare results
Taught by
Bruce Gay, Steve Pesklo, and Brian Simms