Classification & Compensation (C&C) strives to ensure that all duties, responsibilities, and skill levels assigned to positions on campus reflect the appropriate classification and skill level in accordance with the Classification and Qualification Standards issued by the Office of the Chancellor. Responsibilities of this unit include reviewing and analyzing new and updated position descriptions, conducting classification and skill level reviews, and making classification determinations for represented and Management Personnel Plan (MPP) employee.

Looking for a copy of your official Position Description?

Obtain a copy through your Official Personnel File, maintined by Employment Services.

Information on how to access your Personnel File can be found here.

Position Description Reviews

A Position Description (PD) describes the actual work performed by an incumbent. The HEERA designated Manager is responsible for setting a position’s responsibilities and duties based on campus and/or departmental needs. A PD can be used for classifying, orienting, training, and evaluating employees. Classification & Compensation strives to ensure that all duties, responsibilities, and skill levels assigned to positions on campus are in accordance with the Classification and Qualification Standards issued by the Office of the Chancellor.

• Classification/Position Description Review - Service Levels

A PD can be submitted for the following reasons and require slightly different documents for processing (see About Position Description Reviews for more information).

• Backfill/Replacement Positions
• New Positions
  • All new positions must first be allocated by Budget Planning & Administration (BPA)
    • More information can be found here.
• Position Description Updates (Existing Employees)
  • Employee Notifications

Classification Reviews

A Classification and/or Skill Level review is a way of gathering pertinent facts about a position. Sacramento State is constantly changing due to new programs, procedures, technologies, and more. As a result, duties and responsibilities of a particular position often evolve over time. When this occurs, the employee and/or management can submit a request for Classification and/or Skill Level Review.

See About Classification Reviews, for more information.