The Bridge Connection

PRINCIPLES IN WRITING EFFECTIVE JOB DESCRIPTIONS

a. Arrange duties in logical order

b. State separate duties clearly and concisely

c. Begin each sentence within the "Duties Performed"

    section with an active functional verb in the present

    tense (i.e. writes..., etc)                                                       

d. Use quantitative words when possible

e. Use specific words, avoiding vague generalizations

f. State duties as duties: postpone statements of

   qualifications until the job requirements or specifications

   section

g. Avoid proprietary names (i.e.WordPerfect 6.0, etc) that

    make the description obsolete when equipment

    changes occur

h. Determine or estimate the percentage of total time

     spent on each activity and indicate whether duties are  

     occasional

i. Limit the use of the word "may" with regard to the

   performance of certain duties

j. Never include statement "Other duties as assigned"