USFK Reg 690-118 Qualification Standards for KN

SECTION I GENERAL
1. PURPOSE. This regulation prescribes education, training, experience, and licensing requirements
for KN positions within United States Forces, Korea (USFK).
2. REFERENCES.
a. The following are required publications:
USFK Reg 690-1 (Regulations and Procedures – Korean Nationals). Cited in paragraph 14.
b. The following are related publications:
(1) US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook for General
Schedule Positions.
(2) USFK Pam 690-500 (Position Classification Guidance and Standardized Job Descriptions
for Korean Positions).
3. EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS. Abbreviations and terms used in this
regulation are explained in the glossary.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. The Headquarter, USFK CPD, is responsible for developing qualification standards and
approving requests for revised standards. The USFK CPD will make final determinations on requests
for exceptions to and interpretation of established standards.
b. The Civilian Personnel Operations Center (CPOC), Civilian Personnel Advisory Centers
(CPACs), and Civilian Personnel Offices (CPOs) will use this regulation to determine the qualifications
for KNs to fill positions administered by their offices; to advise applicants, employees, and supervisors of
established procedures and requirements; and to make recommendations to the component Civilian
Personnel Director on requests for exception or proposed changes to these standards.
c. Commanders, managers, and supervisors at all levels will review this regulation and, if
established standards appear inappropriate or unreasonable, submit recommendations for new or
revised standards through their servicing CPOC, CPO, or HRO to CPD (FKCP).
5. GENERAL. On questionable KN qualification issues, further guidance may be obtained from the
USFK CPD.
a. Korean General Schedule (KGS). Titles, series, grades, and qualification standards to be
used are shown in Appendixes A, C through G, and K.
b. Korean Wage Board (KWB). Titles, series, grades, and qualification standards to be used are
shown in Appendixes B and H through K.
c. English language tests. USFK requires English language testing. Each component will
establish English requirements to meet specific needs.
d. Qualification standards. Ten groups of qualification standards are established for related
groups of jobs:
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USFK Reg 690-118, 19 October 2006