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explain to them the purpose or purposes behind the endeavor. The quality

of the data collected depends on assistance from SMEs.

Job Descriptions and Job Specifi cations

Often the information obtained from a job analysis is used to develop a job

description and its job specifi cations. A job description identifi es the tasks,

duties, and responsibilities of a job. The job specifi cations list the KSAOCs

individuals need to possess to perform a job successfully. Most job descrip-

tions contain the following information.

Identifi cation of the job position. This provides the job titles, reporting

relationships, department, and location. It may also include the job

code, pay grade, exempt or nonexempt status under the Fair Labor

Standards Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

classifi cation.

General summary. This is a brief statement of the general responsi-

bilities and components that make the job different from others.

Essential functions and duties. This lists the essential functions and

duties, It identifi es the major tasks, duties, and responsibilities

performed.

Job specifi cations. This provides the qualifi cations needed to perform

the job successfully. Usually the KSAOCs are noted; the education

and experience needed; physical requirements and working condi-

tions. Exhibit 6.3 provides two examples of job descriptions.

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Exhibit 6.3. Example Job Descriptions

MANAGER OF A HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Job Title Manager Housing Development

Job ID 20289

Full-/Part-Time Full-time

Regular/Temporary Regular

Salary Range $ 61,648 to $ 88,634 annual salary

Position Information

Manage the Multifamily Housing Development Division of the Community Plan-

ning and Economic Development Department