Job Descriptions

The purposes of a job description are:

To communicate duties and responsibilities of a position to the employee
To articulate the essential job duties for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes
To determine the proper classification or grade level for a position
To describe skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) for recruitment
To develop hiring specifications
To design and restructure jobs
To provide effective employee training and development
To serve as a basis for performance expectations

Guide to Managing Human Resources