Position Descriptions and Classification Clause Samples
Position Descriptions and Classification. Section 8.1 - Policy. Each employee shall have a position description which is accurate as to title, series, grade, and which clearly states major duties. A position description is deemed to be accurate when the principle duties, knowledge requirements, and supervisory relationships are described and it covers eighty (80) percent or more of the work situation. All major duties must be covered in the eighty (80) percent or more of the work situation.
Section 8.2 - An employee who believes his/her position description no longer accurately states their major duties and responsibilities, may submit a written request for review, including a summary of the points to be reviewed, to his/her supervisor. The supervisor will then review the position description for accuracy and present his/her findings to the employee within thirty (30) days from the employee’s request for review. In conducting the review, the supervisor will consider the employee’s written and oral comments. If the supervisor finds the position description to be inaccurate, the supervisor shall forward a revised position description to the servicing personnel office for classification. If the supervisor feels the position description is accurate, the employee may request the servicing personnel office officially review the position, which could include a desk audit. This request will be done in writing and will include all the documentation from the original request, including the employee’s comments and the supervisor’s response. This official review by the servicing personnel office shall be completed within sixty (60) days of the receipt of the employee’s request for review. If the employee is not satisfied with the results of the review, he/she may grieve in accordance with Article 5. The employee may request union representation during discussions with management during this process.
Position Descriptions and Classification.
Section 17.01 Overview
A. The Agency will follow all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies:
Position Descriptions and Classification. SECTION 1. Employees will be furnished a copy of their position descriptions within thirty (30) days of initially entering a position and as major changes are made. An employee’s supervisor shall discuss with the employee any major change he/she contemplates making to the employee’s position description before any changes are made except under extenuating circumstances, e.g., prolonged absences. The phrase “other duties as assigned” will normally be reasonably related to the duties of the employee’s position.
SECTION 2. The Employer will assure that all Unit position descriptions are periodically reviewed and are updated to reflect all major changes in duty assignments.
SECTION 3. Position Classification Standards are available to employees and Union via the ▇▇▇▇ website.
SECTION 4. An employee who believes his/her position description is improperly classified and/or described may discuss the matter with the supervisor. The supervisor with such assistance as required, shall explain the basis upon which duties were described and the position classified.
SECTION 5. An employee who believes his duties are not accurately described in their position description should bring this to the attention of the supervisor for resolution. If satisfactory resolution is not reached, the employee may grieve the accuracy of duty description through the Negotiation Grievance Procedures, but not the classification (i.e., title, pay plan, series or grade) of the position.
SECTION 6. An employee who believes his position is not properly classified (incorrect title, pay plan, series or grade) may file a classification appeal. A GS employee may appeal directly to DoD or appropriate agency, and if dissatisfied with DoD decision the employee may file a subsequent appeal to OPM. An employee also has the option of appealing directly to OPM, bypassing DoD channels.
SECTION 7. The Employer agrees to assign employees in accordance with their official position description. The phrase “performs other duties as assigned” or its equivalent when annotated on the position description, means duties which are considered a logical extension of the job description.
SECTION 8. The Employer will, upon receiving evidence from an employee that said employee is performing relevant duties not covered in the official position description: duty,
(a) Determine that the employee is in fact performing the
(b) Determine that the duty is in fact a major duty,
(c) Change the job description, if appropriate, or ...
Position Descriptions and Classification. The Agency recognizes and agrees to adhere to its obligations under the applicable laws (e.g. 5 USC Chapter 51), and regulations (e.g. 5 CFR 511).
Position Descriptions and Classification. SECTION 1 Position descriptions will be kept current and will be based upon the principal duties and responsibilities assigned to each position. All identical positions within the same organization unit will normally be covered by the same position description. Any changes in the position description will be discussed with the employee by the Employer. In cases where more than one employee is affected, the discussion may be held with a group of employees. Employees will be furnished a copy of the changed position description as soon as administratively possible and/ or will be advised to make pen and ink changes to their copy of the position description.
SECTION 2 Any unit employee who feels his position is improperly classified must first consult with his supervisor for clarification. Should the supervisor be unable to resolve the employee's questions, the employee may request a meeting with the Human Resources Advisor and his supervisor to discuss the basis for the classification of the position. At the employee's request, a Union Representative may attend. Should this fail to resolve the employee's questions, the employee will be advised that he may file a classification appeal under appropriate regulations.
SECTION 3 If the employee wishes to file a classification appeal, he may consult with the Human Resources Division.
Position Descriptions and Classification. Section 1 Position Description and Classification procedures will be done in accordance with government wide rule and regulation, as well as Departmental Regulations, currently ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇ Position Classification and 4030-335-002- Merit Promotion and Internal Placement and this Agreement. Position descriptions will be made available to employees and will include description of major duties of the position, to include proper title, series and grade. Regular and recurring duties performed that involve special training and/or certification should also be reflected in the Position Description. An employee's supervisor shall discuss with the employee any major change they consider making to the employee's position description before changes are made.
Position Descriptions and Classification