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The position description is the foundation for recruitment, classification, formulation of work plans and the basis for performance
management, training and evaluations. Supervisors are expected to review the position with the employee: (1) when the employee
begins the assignment; (2) if/when the position description is revised; and (3) when the position is evaluated. Please note that
whenever there is a major change in the assignment, the position description should be revised and submitted to Human Resources
to determine if there is a classification impact.
SECTION I (General Information)
ACTION REQUESTED:
New Position -- Proposed Classification:
Replacement Position for ______________________ (Former Incumbent Name)
Updated Description
Reclassification -- Proposed Classification:
(Reclassification requested by: Employee Supervisor)
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Regular Temporary Collective Bargaining Unit:
Name:
Current Classification:
Working Title (if different)
Division:
Department:
Full-Time Equivalent (% of Time Worked)
Immediate Supervisor:
Title:
Work phone:
Complete this job description as accurately as possible. An organization chart MUST accompany this position description form.
SECTION II (Signatures)
Signatures denote that this position description is an accurate statement of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this
position
.
Employee’s Signature:_________________________________________________Date:_______________________
Printed Name and Title: _______________________________________________________________________
Supervisor’s Signature: ________________________________________________Date:_______________________
Printed Name and Title: _______________________________________________________________________
Vice President or President’s Signature: __________________________________Date: ______________________
Printed Name and Title: _______________________________________________________________________
Human Resources Analyst’s Signature:____________________________________Date:_______________________
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SECTION III (Responsibilities and Requirements)
1. POSITION SUMMARY:
Briefly state the purpose or objective of the position.
2. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Briefly describe the most important duties performed in the normal course of work. List, in
order of importance, the specific duties performed on a regular basis. Estimate the percentage of time spent on each duty.
Essential responsibilities are those tasks which are basic, necessary and an integral part of the job. Non-essential
responsibilities are those considered peripheral, incidental or a minimal part of the job.
Estimated
Percentage
of Time
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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3. MAJOR CHANGES FOR UPDATES AND/OR RECLASSIFICATIONS:
List major changes in the position since it was last reviewed. Briefly describe what is different about the assignment in terms
of responsibility, complexity, authority, work assignments (duties) and skill levels
4. SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED: Indicate the type of supervision the incumbent will receive:
Direct Supervision Employee receives immediate, close and regular supervision
General Supervision Employee receives some delegation of responsibility and independence
General Direction Employee functions independently under broad guidelines
5. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY INCLUDE:
Overtime Travel
Shift work Travel outside of normal business hours
Other (Please describe)_________________________________________________
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition
of employment.
6. PHYSICAL, MENTAL and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, indicate the type of physical
effort, which is essential to the position activities. Also, indicate the type of environmental factors (if any) which
are essential to the position.
SEDENTARY WORK involves mainly sitting; walking and standing is minimal; involves lifting lightweight objects
limited to 15 pounds.
LIGHT WORK involves mainly sitting with up to 25% of the activities involving regular standing or walking;
involves lifting of medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.
MEDIUM WORK up to 40% of the activities involve sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling or walking; involves
lifting heavy weight objects limited to 50 pounds; may involve pushing and pulling objects within the weight
limits.
HEAVY WORK 50% or more of the activities involve walking, standing, squatting, kneeling or climbing, involves
lifting heavy weight objects which may exceed 50 pounds.
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Environmental Factors On the job, the employee:
Is exposed to excessive noise
Is around moving machinery
Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, microwave (circle)
Drives motorized equipment
7. EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, TOOLS OR MOTOR VEHICLES USED:
SECTION IV (Responsibilities and Requirements)
1. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: List specific knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
2. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: List specific knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred to perform the job.
3. Certificates, licenses, education required or preferred:
4. Supervisory Responsibilities: Indicate the type of supervisory responsibilities that are associated with this
position.
Include positions reporting directly to the incumbent, as well as positions reporting indirectly.
No responsibility for supervising others
Oversees the work of student assistants
Serves as a lead for a work group
Oversees the work of others in a non-management/union position
Oversees the work of others in a management or confidential position
Oversees the work of others in both management and non-management positions
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