§ 45-58A-70.07 — Classification Plan — Composition

Alabama § 45-58A-70.07

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 45: Local Laws
• Ch. 58A: Shelby County Municipalities
• Art. 7: Helena
• Part 1: Employees

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(a)
The classification plan shall provide a complete inventory of all positions in the classified service and an accurate description and specifications for each class of work. 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 classified service.
(b)
The classification plan shall consist of:
(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)
Written specifications for each class of positions consisting of: A title which is descriptive and consistent with other titles in the plan; a brief overall description of the kind and level of work; examples of typical duties performed in positions in the class; qualification requirements setting forth the necessary experience, education, or other requirements; and the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in order to perform the work. 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 classified service as identified by the name of the incumbent.
(c)
The classification plan shall be used:
(1)
As a guide in recruiting and examining candidates for employment.
(2)
For determining lines of promotion and in developing employee training programs.
(3)
For determining salaries to be paid for various types of work based on wage surveys and job analysis.
(4)
For determining personnel service items in departmental budgets.
(5) For providing uniform job terminology understandable by all officials, employees, and the general public.

Legislative History

(Act 92–201, p. 442, § 8.)