At the conclusion of Phase I, the Board will determine how to proceed with Phase II of the project, which deals with compensation issues. The second phase is anticipated to begin early next year. A classification system is used by organizations to categorize positions by job duties. Different levels are created, depending upon the job duties performed and the relationship of these duties to organizational goals. During the month of June, employees and supervisors will have the opportunity to complete a standard Job Checklist Form, which will be used to develop new classifications.
Many organizations evaluate the effectiveness of their classification systems on a regular basis.
Johnson County has not reviewed its classification system since the current system was installed in the 1980s, and many positions have not been examined since that time. Ensure that each job s current duties and requirements are available for recruiting purposes. Employee involvement is a crucial component of the process. For instance, a random selection of employees will be invited to attend focus groups and to discuss opinions about the current classification process. A separate oversight committee, composed of a cross-departmental group of employees, has been formed to help communicate regularly with all employees about the Classification Project and the implementation process.