{"data":{"id":"us/5-cfr-9701.211","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"5 CFR 9701.211","heading":"Occupational clusters.","body":"For the purpose of classifying positions, DHS may, after coordination with OPM, establish occupational clusters based on factors such as mission or function; nature of work; qualifications or competencies; career or pay progression patterns; relevant labor-market features; and other characteristics of those occupations or positions. DHS must document in implementing directives the criteria and rationale for grouping occupations or positions into occupational clusters.","path":["Title 5—Administrative Personnel","CHAPTER XCVII—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT)","PART 9701—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM","Subpart B—Classification"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-5.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:23:53Z","sha256":"06a5c95aafb553d5d3727c3ca71b228f59ef87c4e032c80c9ca322bbc7fcaa55","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/5-cfr-9701.205","next":"us/5-cfr-9701.212"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}