2009-10 Workforce & Succession Planning Report

Classification is a method for grouping positions with similar duties and responsibilities into a single body of work (job class). A job class is given a title and is broadly defined in a job specification. Job classes with related duties and qualifications but which are performed at increasing levels of command, are grouped into a class series. Class series are further grouped into class levels as follows:

• Entry/Trainee Level – Incumbents receive proper training and are expected to advance to the next level in the series within a reasonable period of time.
• Journey Level – Fully trained level. Incumbents expected to competently and independently perform the full range of duties.
• Advanced Journey/Specialist Level – Senior or highly specialized level in a series. Incumbents typically perform highly specialized work or given the more complex assignments.
• Lead Level – Provide lead direction to a group of lower level staff while performing day-to-day work.
• Supervisory Level – Have primary responsibility for the full supervision of staff.
• Manager Level (First and Second Level) – Have significant responsibility for formulating, administering, and managing the implementation of County policies or programs.
• Deputy/Assistant Director and Director Levels – Executive/Senior level officials and managers. Incumbents provide overall direction of an enterprise or organization.

The graph shows the positions Countywide by class level. This information may be helpful in making departmental decisions regarding workload, assignments and succession planning initiatives.

Other	42
Entry / Trainee	231
Journey	3467
Advanced or Specialist	1019
Lead	196
Supervisory	424
Manager 1	207
Manager 2	134
Manager 3	50
Manager 4	31

Data reflects FY2010-11 Master Salary Ordinance