Job descriptions are a crucial part of every business. They cover such areas as skills, knowledge, employment experience, ability, and physical requirements for a given job position. The focus is put on the essential and fundamental job functions and requirements, and not personal characteristics of the job applicant or employee.

We provide samples of job descriptions for your convenience. Our samples are very useful and will save you much time, but please realize that job descriptions vary based on specific job positions and the organization. You may need to make some changes to the job description to reflect your own organization’s situation.  We have over 200, high quality job descriptions.  Please view our job descriptions and allow us to help you save time and effort.  If you do not see the job description you are looking for, please contact us.  We will have you fill out a short template and then we will create a customized job description for no extra cost. 

JOB DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS
Although the content of various job positions may vary for each individual company, they must include the following:

•   A section where the job is fully identified. This includes the job title, the department location or business unit, FLSA status (exempt/nonexempt employee), date, and approval signature.
• A section that states essential functions and purpose of job. This section gives a more clear idea of what the position entails and states the critical functions of the job. This section also identifies to whom the employee reports within the company.
•   A section where the job is fully described in detail. This section covers the main responsibilities and duties of the position and lists them in order of importance. In this section, a complete description of job duties, tasks, responsibilities, tool and equipment utilization, working conditions/environment, physical and mental demand, etc. are identified.
•   A section that states essential job qualifications necessary for the position. This section identifies the necessary requirements that are essential to that certain job position in order of importance. Necessary skills, job experience, education level are some of the topics covered under this section.
•   A section which holds the disclaimer statement. This section basically states that the job description is not the exclusive standards of the job position. Supervisors may order other job-related tasks and duties that employees must follow.

Reasons why job descriptions are helpful and essential for your company

1. Allows your company to structure and manage in a consistent way. As a result efficiency and effectiveness of your companies recruitment, organizational structure, training and development, workflow and activities, and customer service are increased.
2. Having a great job description is not only an important management tool, but also a great way to ensure your company is complying with fair employment laws. One common type of lawsuit is under the Americans With Disabilities law of 1990. The ADA prohibits discrimination of hiring a qualified disabled employee who can perform the essential functions of their job with reasonable accommodations. The best way to avoid such lawsuits is by having a thorough description of what the job entails.
3. Provides a clear and understandable description of the role of job candidate for both employees and supervisors. More importantly, everyone will have a good sense of his or her roles within the company.
4. Enables the pay and grading system of your company to be structured and distributed fairly and practically.
5. Provides criteria to base job appraisals, performance reviews, and mentoring in a neutral manner.

 

 

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