201 Applicability, Purpose and Administration of the Position Classification Plan

Positions in Wake County government may be designated as permanent or temporary and may be full-time or part-time.

For purposes of administrative efficiency and proper human resources management, the County shall maintain a current position classification plan that standardizes position titles indicating the duties and responsibilities of each position.  The County Manager shall determine the duties of each position and shall promulgate procedures to establish, revise and maintain the classification plan so that it accurately reflects the duties performed by each employee in the classification system.  The County Manager shall recommend to the Board of Commissioners amendments to the classification plan which reflect new types, areas or levels of work, which amendments shall be effective upon approval by the Board.

Applicability

This Section applies only to the positions covered by the County classification plan.

Purpose

The Classification Plan standardizes position titles, each of which is indicative of a range of duties and responsibilities.  Each position is assigned to a class.  Each class is assigned to a pay band in the Classification Plan. 8/97

Administration Of The Classification Plan

Human Resources is responsible for making classification determinations in partnership with Department Heads. Classification appeals will be heard and decided upon by the County Manager or his designee.

Classification determinations will result in consistency across the organization with an emphasis on equity, fairness, and the business needs of the Department.  HR has the burden of proof for feedback on why a department’s request should not be approved.

Revised 12/29/04