3A.04.030 Classification of positions.
Each position in the classified service shall be classified to its appropriate class in accordance with the character, difficulty and responsibility of its designated duties. In determining the class to which any position should be classified, the specification for the class shall be considered as a whole. Consideration shall be given to the general duties, the specific tasks, responsibilities, qualification requirements, and the relationship thereof to other classes, as a composite description of the kind of employment that the class is intended to embrace. The examples of duties set forth in such specifications shall not be construed as all inclusive or restrictive, and an example of a typical task or a combination of two or more examples shall not be taken, without relation to all parts of the specification, as determining that a position should be included within a class.
(1) Classification Studies. From time to time, classification studies may be made of individual positions or groups of positions whenever it is deemed necessary by the director. Such classification studies may be made upon the request of an employing official or an affected employee as provided in subsection (4) of this section.
(2) New Classification. Whenever an employing official desires to create a new position, a notice of such proposed action together with a description of the duties and responsibilities of the proposed position shall be submitted to the director. If the director approves the proposal, he/she may classify such position, subject to the availability of budgeted funds, and shall notify the employing official and the budget office of such classification.
(3) Reclassification. Whenever an employing official makes permanent and substantial changes in the duties and responsibilities of a position, the employing official shall notify the director in writing of such changes within 10 working days of the date of such change. The director shall determine the proper classification for such position and notify the employing official and the budget office of such classification. Reclassifications shall not be implemented unless sufficient funding is available to transfer within the department’s current budget to accommodate any necessary salary adjustments. If sufficient funding is not available, the director shall direct that the affected employee be reassigned duties consistent with the original classification of the position and that the position continue to be classified to the original class.
(4) Classification Review. If an employee believes that his/her position is improperly classified, or if an employing official believes that a position under his/her supervision is improperly classified, the employee or employing official may request that the director review the classification of the position. In such cases, the employee or employing official shall prepare a written request stating the reasons for such review and setting forth arguments in support of it. In cases of an employee generated request, the employee shall provide a copy of the request to the employing official. The director shall review the request and make a written determination regarding the proper classification of the position to the affected employee, employing official and the budget office. The determination of the director shall be final and not subject to the grievance procedure. (Added by Ord. 84-129 § 2, Nov. 21, 1984).