Descriptions

What is the purpose of the new job system?

The purpose of the new job system is to update and streamline the state's job classification structure, reduce the number of duplicate and redundant jobs, and make job descriptions more consistent with industry standards.

Who does the new job system affect?

The new job system affects all State of Georgia employees on the statewide salary plan.

When will the new job system be implemented?

What is the new job system comprised of?

The new job system is comprised of job descriptions specifically designed to enhance employee performance, training, employee development and advancement.

How were the new job descriptions developed?

The new job descriptions were developed by the State Personnel Administration and individual state agency Human Resource Personnel in group sessions.

What does the new job descriptions include?

The new job descriptions include three components: entry qualifications, technical competencies and career development criteria.

What are entry qualifications?

Entry qualifications are the legal minimum education and/or experience needed upon entry to a job.

What are technical competencies?

Technical competencies are the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful performance on the job. They are acquired through previous job related experience as well as can be developed with on the job training.

What are career development criteria?

Career development criteria are job related training, coursework and/or certifications achieved to promote professional growth in state government.

Explain the job titling system.

The job titles consist of no more than 30 characters, the first 2 characters represent functional level, the next 25 represent the job title, the last 2 indicate the job leveling.

Sample Job Title: PS: Hum Res Generalist (WL)

What do the initials PS, TS and SS mean?

What do the prefixes MG, MG1 and MG2 represent?

Those codes represent the manager series. MG is for Manager, MG1 is for Mid Manager and MG2 is for General Manager.

What do the initials in the parenthesis represent?