Position Descriptions & Classification
The City classification process assigns positions to classifications and salary ranges. The classification specification (class spec) outlines general duties performed and the knowledge, skills, abilities, training requirements, and special qualifications necessary to perform those duties. Each classification is allocated to an appropriate salary range. The class spec may describe a broad range of positions that exist within a classification.
Supervisors or employees may request a position study to reclassify the position if the current classification does not fairly or accurately outline position duties, compensation and/or qualifications.
Each employee should also have a position description which describes the duties of a particular position within the classification. Position descriptions should be written or updated when hiring or when requesting a position study (reclassification) to ensure accuracy. Supervisors are also recommended to review position descriptions annually to be sure they are up to date. Any changes should be reviewed with the employee so the employee always knows what is expected of them.
- Job Family Descriptions
- Video: Classification
- Video: Writing Position Descriptions
- Video: Fair Labor Standards Act