Position descriptions are a basic tool in describing job duties, responsibilities and talents (competencies!) needed to be successful.  Competencies adopted by employers as “core” to their mission and other competencies determined to be necessary for individual positions as a result of job analysis should be attached to the position by including them in the position description (PDF).   By being a complete description including competencies, the job description is a more useful tool for communicating job duties to candidates, serving as a tangible guidepost for employees.

Job Analysis Guide, Jan. '05 (Word - 16 pages plus form)
Job Analysis Guide, Jan. '05 (PDF format - 16 pages plus form)

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