List the duties in order of importance, in logical sequence or in order of percent of time spent on each duty. Begin each statement with an action verb in the present tense. Avoid generalizations and vague terms. Refer to job titles rather than individuals when describing job interrelationships. Spell out acronyms or abbreviations the first time it appears in the description.
Future references can use the acronym.
Use general terms to describe skills such as spreadsheets, and word processing rather than vendor specific names. Occasionally a department uses an alternative working title. Working titles cannot be used which convey the impression of a higher position within the organization. The departmental job descriptions should identify both the official and working title for clarification . A job description should be submitted to Human Resource's compensation manager Debra Watson .