1. (a) The director shall establish a formal written broad group specification covering each position in the classified system.
2. (b) The broad group specification shall not be considered a complete description of the duties of an individual position, which shall be listed separately in the supplemental job description required by Per 301.03.

3. (c) Each broad group specification shall contain the following:

   1. (1) A heading section including:

      1. a. Codes and descriptions for the broad group, minor group, and major group, indicating alignment with the standard occupational classification (SOC) taxonomy;
      2. b. List of occupational levels applicable to the broad group with corresponding pay bands;
      3. c. Date established, and
      4. d. Date of last revision;
   2. (2) A description of the occupation;
   3. (3) The typical tasks, duties and responsibilities that are characteristic of the broad group;
   4. (4) The recommended knowledge, skills, and abilities that contribute to successful job performance and advancement within the broad group; and

   5. (5) Information specific to each job title established within the broad group, including:

      1. a. The minimum qualifications to be certified for entry into the job title, including:

         1. 1. The amount of formal education or experience necessary, applying the principles of equivalency set forth in Per 403.01;
         2. 2. Any license or certification requirements; and
         3. 3. Other requirements for a satisfactory performance of the essential functions;
      2. b. The job code under broad group specification is associated with the job title in the human resources management system;
      3. c. The applicable pay assignment;
      4. d. Whether the position is exempt or non-exempt for purposes of overtime compliance;
      5. e. The EEO category of the position as established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC);
      6. f. The factor ratings applicable to the job title as determined by the division in accordance with the classification plan; and
      7. g. Any special requirements associated with the job title; and
   6. (6) A disclaimer statement that shall read as follows: "This broad group specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of the job titles it contains."
4. (d) Qualification requirements in the specification for any job title shall constitute a basis and source of authority for the content of examinations for the job title and for the certification of the qualifications of applicants.

Source. #8738, eff 10-18-06; ss by #10817, eff 5-17-15; ss by #13236, eff 7-23-21; ss by #13668, eff 6-23-23; ss by #14443, eff 12-1-25, EXPIRES 12-1-35