Classification Procedures

Below are the various types of position classifications that are conducted.

1. Incumbent Position Reclassification (after at least six months of an approximate 50% change in duties)
2. % FTE Position Change (for example, when a .5 FTE is changed to a .75 FTE, or vice-versa)
3. New Positions approved through regular budget process (positions are classified into existing or new classifications)
4. Vacant Classification (positions are classified into existing or new classifications)

The amount of work and complexity involved with a review depends on the type of classification being conducted. As a result, some requests are completed more quickly than others. In addition, the requirements (both for Council and HR) will depend on the type of classification being conducted. Below is a grid of Council and HR processing requirements, based on classification type.