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Common Misconceptions of the
Audit Process
- Myth: The reclassification process is a
method to
acknowledge
an
employee exceptional service or longevity by providing them a salary
increase.
Fact: Reclassifications are based on
the characteristics of the position, not the characteristics of the
employee. The review process is in no way a reflection of the employee
- Myth: Reclassifications are commonly
referred to as
"Promotions." Fact: Promotions are
employee based, not
position based, and are attained through competing for vacant positions.
While some reclassifications result in a salary increase for an
individual, this is not a promotion. It is a reclassification of
the position which was based on the characteristics of the position, not
of the employee.
- Myth: The employee has taken on new
duties;
therefore, the position
should be reclassified. Fact: New duties may or may
not change the classification of the position. Additional duties that are
similar to
duties already being performed add to the volume of the work and
don't necessarily reflect a change in the classification. If the duties
are truly
different, they may still fall within the current classification of the
position.
- Myth: The examples of work listed on the
State
Specifications match
those
being performed by the employee. Fact: The
examples of work are only
one component of the State specifications and the
state specifications are only one factor in the total analysis. Positions
are classified based on the
complete analysis. Additionally, in many positions there are some duties
that fall into another, or higher, classification. An example would be
positions where computer support for the office is required. This does
not make the position a computer specialist; rather, it adds to the
uniqueness of that particular
position.
- Myth: There is a position(s) on campus
that has the
same duties as the
position submitted and therefore should be the same classification
title. Fact: Though it is tempting to draw
comparisons, only a
total analysis can confirm the differences or similarities between one
position and another. Likewise, there will always exist differences
between positions that are nonetheless classified the same. There will
also be some variation in levels of responsibilities between positions
that are classified the same. These differences contribute to each
position not necessarily
to a unique classification.