§ 45-58A-11.07 — Classification Plan

Alabama § 45-58A-11.07

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 45: Local Laws
• Ch. 58A: Shelby County Municipalities
• Art. 1: Alabaster
• Part 2: Employees

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(a)
The classification plan shall provide a complete inventory of all employee positions in the service of the city and an accurate description and specifications for each class of work, and all other employee positions in the city for which salary and benefits are set out by the city, with the exception of the city council and mayor. The plan shall standardize titles so that each is indicative of a definite range of duties and responsibilities and has the same meaning throughout the service and shall show whether the position is deemed a regular position or exempt position.
(b)
The classification plan shall consist of the following:
(1)
A grouping in classes of positions which are approximately equal in difficulty and responsibility that call for the same general qualifications, and that can be equitably compensated within the same range of pay under similar working conditions.
(2)
Class titles that are descriptive of the work of the class, and identify the class. These class titles shall be used in all personnel, accounting, budget, and related records. No person shall be appointed to or employed in a position in the classified service under a title not included in the classification plan. Working titles may be used in the course of departmental routine to indicate authority, status in the organization, or administrative rank.
(3)
a. Job descriptions for each position shall first be recommended by the mayor or city manager and then adopted by the council by resolution in its discretion. The written specifications for each position shall consist of the following:
1.
A title which is descriptive and consistent with other titles in the plan.
2.
A brief overall description of the kind and level of work.
3.
Examples of typical duties performed in positions in the class.
4.
Qualification requirements setting forth the necessary experience, education, certifications, physical endurance, physical fitness level, or other requirements.
5.
The required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in order to perform the work, the pay grade associated with the position, and the supervision of the position.
b. Specifications shall be interpreted in their entirety and in relation to others in the classification plan. Particular phrases or examples shall not be isolated and treated as a full definition of the class. Specifications shall be descriptive and explanatory of the kind of work performed and not necessarily inclusive of all duties performed.
(4)
An allocation list showing the class title of each position in the regular service as identified by the name of the occupant.
(c)
The classification plan shall be used as follows:
a.
As a guide in recruiting and examining candidates for employment.
b.
For determining lines of promotion and in developing employee training programs.
c.
For determining salaries to be paid for various types of work based on wage surveys and job analysis.
d.
For determining personnel service items in departmental budgets.
e.
For providing uniform job terminology understandable by all officials, employees, and the general public.
(d)
The council by resolution, with the assistance of the director, shall prepare or direct the preparation of the classification plan as needed from time to time. When the plan is completed and adopted, the director shall submit to each department head a copy of the class specifications for each position class and a list allocating the positions in the jurisdiction to the tentative position classes. The department head shall notify employees about the allocation of their respective positions. A copy of the class specification and individual allocation shall be made available to the employee or his or her representative on request.
(e)
The director shall maintain the classification plan so that it will reflect the duties performed by each employee in the classified service and the class to which each position is allocated. The director shall do all of the following:
(1)
Recommend to the mayor or city manager and city council the establishment of new position classes and the deletion or revision of existing classes.
(2)
Review the duties and responsibilities of each new position established, and allocate the position to the appropriate position class.
(3)
Make periodic studies of positions to determine changes in duties and responsibilities and based on findings recommend reallocation or reclassification of positions. Classification studies may be made at the request of the mayor, city manager, or city council. Changes in duty assignments must be more than temporary in nature and the current employee must be performing the duties for a sufficient duration to warrant investigation.
(4)
Direct the grading and classifying of all positions in the classified service at least once every five years.
(f) When a position is reallocated to a higher position class, a lower position class, or another position class at the same level, the method of filling the position shall be determined under this part regarding transfers, demotions, or promotions as may be appropriate.
(g) The mayor or city manager may recommend to the city council the elimination of, or modification to, approved job descriptions and positions in the classification plan, together with any pay grade recommendations associated with the position. Upon approval by the council of the proposed changes, any non-exempt regular employee currently serving in a position being eliminated or modified in which the elimination or modification results in the non-exempt employee’s termination or demotion, shall have all rights of appeal afforded employees solely as to the question of whether the elimination or modification was arbitrary and capricious. In the event a modification of a non-exempt employee position results in additional duties, the affected employee may request, in writing, a pay grade review by the council, which may, in its sole discretion, modify the pay grade classification.

Legislative History

(Act 2013–316, p. 1100, § 8.)