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The Job Analysis and Classification Guide provides essential information for supervisors and HR professionals to conduct formal job analyses. A job analysis is a formal study of the duties and responsibilities that comprise a job, taking into consideration the nature and level of work performed and the specifications required for an incumbent to perform the job competently. The Classification and Compensation office, within the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, conduct job analyses based on actual job duties and responsibilities performed in order to properly classify positions in terms of an appropriate title, salary, and overtime exemption status.
| Evaluating Job Positions and Their Importance |
- Explore our University Approved Jobs page for all jobs used at Texas A&M University, a standard job description, FLSA exemption status and salary pay grade for each job.
- Determine if a job analysis is needed. Typically, it is needed if one or several of the following have occurred:
- It is not easily identified what an individual’s job duties are or what title an individual should have
- An employee's level of responsibility and decision-making authority have increased
- Significant changes in the work have occurred
- Significant departmental restructuring has occurred
- Departmental needs and initiatives necessitate staffing changes
- Why is an accurate job description important?
- A documented position description is necessary to properly title and establish a pay rate for the job.
- Leads to successful recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for the job.
- Is necessary to evaluate performance and set standards for future goals.
- Tracking career progress and clear advancements expectations.
- Legal Defense in the event of a labor audit.