N.H. Admin. Code § Per 301.02

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Per 301.02 - Class Specification
(a) The director shall establish a formal written class specification covering each position in the classified system. The purpose of the class specification shall be to identify the job functions, distinguishing factors, examination requirements, and the minimum qualifications, including any bona fide occupational qualifications permitted under the provisions of RSA 21-:52, -aI, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 USC 621-634 as amended, or other state or federal law, which apply to all positions in the same class.
(b) The class specification shall not be considered a job description. The duties specific to an individual position shall be listed separately in the supplemental job description required by Per 301.03.
(c) Each class specification shall contain the following:
(1) A heading section stating the class title, class code, salary grade, occupational code, exempt or non-exempt status, date established, and date of last revision;
(2) A definition of the basic purpose of the class;
(3) The duties and responsibilities which are the characteristic job functions of the class;
(4) The distinguishing factors of the class, including the required level of:
a. Skill;
b. Knowledge;
c. Impact;
d. Supervision;
e. Working conditions;
f. Physical demands;
g. Communication;
h. Complexity; and
i. Independent action;
(5) The minimum qualifications to be certified for entry into the class, including:
a. The amount of formal education or experience necessary, applying the principles of equivalency set forth in Per 405.01; and
b. Any license or certification requirements;
(6) Any special requirements unique to the class, including any requirement for successful participation in a state examination;
(7) The recommended work traits for the class, including areas of knowledge, skill, or ability that would contribute to successful job performance; and
(8) A disclaimer statement which shall read as follows: "This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title."
(d) Qualification requirements in the specification for any class shall constitute a basis and source of authority for the content of examinations for the class and for the certification of the qualifications of applicants.

N.H. Admin. Code § Per 301.02

(See Revision Notes at chapter heading for Per 100) #8738, eff 10-18-06

Amended byVolume XXXV Number 18, Filed May 7, 2015, Proposed by #10817, Effective 5/17/2015, Expires5/17/2025.
Amended by Volume XLI Number 32, Filed August 12, 2021, Proposed by #13236, Effective 7/23/2021, Expires 7/23/2031