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JOB CLASSIFICATION - FACTORS AND DEGREES

HROG
Section:
Administrator
Topic/Subject:
Job Classification--Factors and Degrees
Date:
September 1, 1997
Applies to:
All Administrative Employees--All Bands
Source:
District Human Resources

NOTE: Job Placement Matrix Forms are available from your location Human Resources Office or can be downloaded from www.DCCCD .edu/people/hr/hrpdf/jpmatrix.pdf (pdf 11kb)

FACTORS AND DEGREES

FACTOR I - DECISION MAKING

Definition: Measures the range and impact of decisions regularly made, from implementation of those made at higher levels to those requiring adaptation of the organization to new circumstances independently.

 
Degree I:

Defined with choices among alternatives which may affect the manner and/or speed of the task but there is typically only one correct way to carry out the operation.
 
  • limits are set by the operation.
  • data can be numerous.
  • data is clear and understandable.
  • alternatives may include: speed, manner, tools, equipment, steps in operation, prioritization and personal preference for organizing & processing.
  • appropriate response can be learned on the job.
Degree II:		 Operational, in that choices can be made as to what and how the operations are completed.
  • limits are set by the specific process.
  • data are numerous and available.
  • reasoning is required in selecting the practical course of action.
  • choices may fall in areas such as:  specified vs. acceptable standard, alternatives for technical practice.
Degree III: Requires the determination of particular process(es) for doing work. May also include designing the process itself. Does not require the actual process to be performed by the individual.
  • limits are set by:  professional standards, technology & resources, program objectives, regulations established by a higher authority.
  • data are complicated.
  • requires analysis for determination of alternatives.
  • may require:  application of theory, application of models, application of professional standards, application of precedents.
Degree IV: Interpretative, in that there is a choice in determining the tactical plans to achieve the objectives established by a higher management level.
  • choices may include:  process establishment, budget development, deployment of staff.
  • establishes a pattern for future action.
  • may require system invention.
  • may require change of current systems and their guidelines for application specific to the location or district-wide.
  • may require thorough and deliberate analysis in largely unknown areas.
  • may involve novel/unique situations.
Degree V: Programmatic, as defined by the mission of the district, college or division/operating unit, as opposed to a piece of the program (i.e., planning, evaluation, etc.).
  • formulates or adjusts programs.
  • specifies objectives.
  • allocates human and fiscal resources.
  • reviews prior work and plans future actions.
  • prepares proposals for long-term policy and estimates resources required.
  • governed by general directives, overall goals and objectives, and allocated resources.
  • requires integration of widely varying plans.
  • requires decision-making in uncertain situations.
  • The only level of decision making which is all goals, major programs and resource limits.

Band I, Band II, Band III, Band IV, Band V, Unbanded

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