Classification Process
How are positions classified?
Positions are assigned to a job code that corresponds to an occupational title and level of work based on duties and responsibilities. The classification process relies on clear documentation of job duties and responsibilities in a job description . The work performed by positions in Pay Plan 020 are evaluated using the Benchmark Factoring Method, described in the Classification Manual, Volume 3: Methods and Procedures. The methodology considers specific aspects of the work or factors in terms of level definitions and benchmarks.
What are the classification factors?
Classification factors are the specific aspects of the work performed in a job that are used to evaluate the duties and responsibilities of a position. The Broadband Plan considers a single job evaluation factor to place a position in a pay band.
