Reclassification of an Existing Position to a Job

A review of a position's job classification may be requested when there has been a material, significant and permanent change in position duties.  The employee’s line manager (supervisor) or department head is responsible for recognizing such changes.  Additionally, an employee may request a review.

If an employee or line manager requests reclassification of an existing position to a different job, a Position Review Request form must also be completed and forwarded with the updated Position Description.  Click here for information on creating and updating a Position Description, including the procedure to request reclassification of a position to a different job:  https://www.pittstate.edu/hr/policies/position-descriptions.html.  The Position Review Request form is found on the HRS Forms page: https://www.pittstate.edu/hr/forms.html.  HRS and/or IE will review requests for reclassification of positions.  The review may include an interview with the employee and/or supervisor to assess the duties and responsibilities of the position.  A job audit may also be required.

A review of a position can result in one of the following actions:

1. Position is currently assigned to the appropriate job. No other actions to be taken.
2. Position is assigned to a job with a higher pay grade. Employee’s pay will be adjusted per the compensation policy guidelines (see below).
3. Position is assigned to a job with a lower pay grade. Employees pay will not be impacted per the compensation policy guidelines (see below).