| Performance Management Cycle |
| Topic 1. The Position Description |
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Overview |
Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand the purpose of position descriptions.
- Receive guidelines for completion of the position description.
- Review a position description.
Materials
Have your PD or that of an employee you supervise available to assist you as you review the content of this
training program.
Tools
The "tools" link at the top right provides:
- Contact information for assistance in writing PDs.
- A link to the online PD system.
- Links to classification specifications and bargaining contracts.
The first component of the Performance Management Cycle is the position description (PD). The PD is the primary document used for personnel administration.
Purpose
- Records duties and working conditions.
- Guides the determination for appropriate classifications, compensation and FLSA status.
- Links individual with the department mission.
- Establishes management's expectations.
- Identifies essential job functions, providing a framework for performance objectives and standards.
- Identifies potential training needs.
Overall Processes Affected by the Position Description
- Recruitment/selection
- Classification allocation
- Performance evaluation
- Organizational planning
- Labor relations contract administration
- Employee training and career development
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