Job Description
A job description is used to advertise a vacant position, which typically specifies the following:
The specific functions, tasks, and responsibilities of the position
The amount of time needed to act upon each function
The qualifications needed (skills, knowledge and abilities) to perform the job
The physical and mental requirements of the position
Salary range for the position
To whom the position reports
Job descriptions should be disclosed to the employee as soon as he or she is hired. Note, however, that job descriptions are listed using words that make it difficult to measure the employee's performance. They are in contrast with competencies, which list the skills needed in performing such tasks and are described using terms that can be measured.