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Guidelines for Using Factor and Task Matrices for
Classification Purposes
- Factor, task and size matrices are only tools to help guide the
classification determination. They are not substitutes for the
classifier’s judgment regarding the appropriate placement of the
position.
- Classification decisions will continue to be based on job descriptions
that fully describe the functions and tasks of each specific position.
Use of language from the task matrix without further elaboration will
not be considered sufficient to determine classification level.
- Some terms contained in the matrices will be subject to interpretation.
Where specific examples of tasks are listed to illustrate a term (i.e.,
complex, routine, etc.) they are provided as examples only and are not
intended to be a comprehensive set of tasks performed at that given
level.
- It
is assumed that positions at higher levels in a series may be
responsible for the functions and tasks performed at lower levels, and
therefore the same language is not repeated at subsequent levels.
- It
is recognized that position descriptions frequently include a
combination of functions and tasks that individually reflect different
classification levels.
- Generally, the classification will be selected based on the level of the
majority of essential functions and tasks.
- It
is important to evaluate the entire position and not over-emphasize any
single function or task.
- When determining the appropriate level for a position, consider those
functions and tasks that are assigned on a permanent, ongoing, and
continuous basis.
- When positions involve assignments covering different occupational
categories, each category should be evaluated separately and then the
most appropriate classification and pay level can be determined which
reflects the primary emphasis of the position on an overall basis.
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