A position description (PD) statement outlines an employee's major duties, responsibilities, and supervisory relationships, detailing the tasks the position entails. Crafting comprehensive position descriptions is crucial to ensuring employees receive fair compensation for their work.
To get started, we recommend taking the online mini-class Completing a Position Description (PD) Form, which provides an overview of the process and highlights the importance of each step. After completing the class, you can access the PD form itself, as well as the appeal form for agencies that wish to contest the outcome of a PD review.
It's important to note that PD determinations can often lead to issues related to back wages and settlement agreements. We suggest reviewing the related page under Compensation for further insights. These resources will help you navigate the position description process effectively and ensure clarity in role definitions.
This online mini-class delves into the purpose of the Position Description (PD) process. It offers comprehensive guidelines for employees and HR personnel on how to effectively complete and analyze PDs, and it clarifies the reasoning behind each step in the process.
Use this form to describe the major duties, tasks, responsibilities, and supervisory relationships of the position.
Use this form if you or your employee are dissatisfied with the classification assigned to the position.