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The purpose of the Position Description Questionnaire (PDQ) is to gather information about the duties and responsibilities of a position. The data will be used to develop or revise job descriptions and to evaluate the position for assignment to an appropriate job classification. This form may be completed by the position incumbent or a supervisor, or both, and must be signed by the budget unit head or designee before being forwarded to Human Resources. If you use acronyms or abbreviations, please spell them out on first use. Retain a completed copy for your records.
The position described by this PDQ is: New
Proposed Job Title:
If applicable, Name and Employee ID Number of the Employee
Occupying the Position
Department Name and Department ID Number
Vacant
Location
Revised
Current Job Title and Job Code Assigned to the Position
Name and Telephone of person completing this form Job Title of person completing this form
A. Briefly describe the main purpose of the position.
B. Does the employee regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment free from immediate direction or supervision? Yes No If yes, please explain.

C. Describe the essential functions of the position in such detail that they will be clear to someone who is not familiar with the work. A job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job. Estimate the percentage of time spent performing each function. If supervisory duties are assigned, describe those in detail.
Rank the duties in order of importance (most important first).
% of time spent
Essential Function

A. Does this position supervise other employees? Yes No
Do any of these employees supervise others? Yes No
NOTE: Supervision includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, approving leave, evaluating performance, and disciplining employees.
B. List the titles supervised by the position and a brief description of the type of work performed by the employees supervised by the position.
List examples of decisions that an incumbent in this position might be expected to make and who reviews the decision.
Example of Decision(s) Who, if anyone, reviews this decision?
A. Who assigns work to this position?
Type/Print Name and Title
B. Who reviews the work upon completion?
Type/Print Name and Title
C. What level of supervision or direction is received in performing the assigned duties? (Check one)
Assignments are detailed and prescribed.
Assignments are prescribed, but the methods are not typically reviewed nor controlled while the work is in progress.
Position is free from both technical and administrative oversight while the work is in progress.
Position is free from active technical control in planning and carrying out work responsibilities.
Position is provided with technical and administrative freedom to plan, develop and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within broad program guidelines.

A. Does the position have financial management responsibilities? Yes No
B. If yes, please describe financial management responsibilities below. Include the budget over which the position exercises responsibility.
A. Does the job require travel? Yes No
If yes, what percentage of the work week is spent in a travel status?
B. What licenses or certificates are required to perform the work? If required, please list the licenses or certificates.
I certify that the responses to this questionnaire are, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate and reflect the duties assigned to and performed by this position on a regular and consistent basis.
Type/Print Name and Title
Signature/Date
Type/Print Name and Title
Signature/Date
( To be completed by the employee occupying the position if s/he is not the Preparer.)
I have read and understand that the duties listed on this PDQ are those assigned to this position on a regular and consistent basis. I have been provided a copy of the rules regarding the allocation of positions.
Signature/Date

Attach an organization chart that shows this position and reporting relationships: immediate and second level supervisor, peers, and direct reports. Complete this page if an organization chart is not available. Use official HR job titles.
Next level Management
Supervisor/Manager
Job Title under review
Titles and number of employees for each title supervised by this position being reviewed.
Titles of positions that report to the same
Supervisor/Manager of this position.