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Classification Studies


Glossary of Terms

Allocation: The process of assigning a job or position to an existing classification. This involves matching the job's purpose, authority, duties, and responsibilities to the general description and key features of the classification.

Classification: A group of positions in the state classified service sufficiently alike in duties, authority and responsibilities that the same qualifications may reasonably be required for, and the same schedule of pay can be equitably applied to, all positions in the group.

Job Profile: The features and characteristics of a job in Workday.

Organization Chart: A chart showing the distribution of functions, workflow, and working relationships among the divisions, units, sections, or programs of an agency. Information includes name of agency, division, program, and unit, manager name, employee name, classification, class code, position number, and salary range.

Reclassification: A classification change based on assignment of significantly different duties with continuation of the same general knowledge and skill requirements. The change in duties usually occurs gradually over a period of time and results in a change to lower or higher classification.