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Job Description

Writing a good job description requires analyzing and documenting the essential functions of a job. The duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description need to be aligned with the organization's strategic plan.  The strategic plan includes the company's mission statement, the current goals, and the strategic initiatives and resources needed to accomplish each goal. Assignment of responsibility for the accomplishment of the organization's goals and strategic initiatives is connected to the essential functions of the job description.

Before a job vacancy is advertised a job description is written. The job description provides the basis for developing the job-related hiring procedures and performance standards.

A good Job Description includes:

• the job title and general duties and responsibilities
• the specific job functions and essential tasks 
• the percentage of time typically spent performing the functions and tasks
• the skills, knowledge, experience, abilities and competencies required to perform the job successfully
• the physical and mental requirements of the position
• the special conditions of employment
• the level of supervision received and exercised