POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Classification & Compensation Specialist
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
B
JOB SUMMARY: Provide support in the day-to-day operations of the Classification & Compensation
section.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Analyze, interpret, and make recommendations for position evaluation requests;
perform in-person interview and desk audits; conduct analysis and make
recommendations for special case salary equity issues.
2.
Develop and maintain an accurate master file system of position descriptions
through the archival system, database and web. Assist in drafting and updating
job descriptions. Respond to internal and external requests for information/data
(research information; prepare reports, analyze data, etc.)
20%
3.
Work closely with the District's Employment staff to ensure position descriptions
are in compliance with college policy and local, state, and federal regulations.
Provide accurate information in a timely manner to assist the smooth operation of
the recruitment process.
15%
4.
Serve as the information resource to District staff on items relating to the
performance appraisal system. Provide ad hoc status reports as needed.
15%
5.
Complete salary surveys requested by national, local, and education-related
organizations and maintain records of participation and results. Research new
survey sources as necessary.
10%
6.
Assist in the development of salary tables, institutional calendars, and other
compensation related items. Maintain compensation-related tables in the human
resources information system.
10%
7.
Assist with special compensation/classification projects, programs and other duties
as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Manager, Classification & Compensation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide work direction to assigned staff.
Effective: 6/1/11
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years related experience.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES: Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Good communications skills both orally and in writing.
Ability to organize and schedule work to meet time commitments.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
Knowledge of automated personnel information systems and operation of personal
computers.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to
handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee
is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 6/1/11
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POSITION TITLE:
Classification & Compensation Specialist
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
None
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 6/1/11
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 6/1/11
Date
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