Job Descriptions

Employees need to know what is expected of them in the performance of their jobs, and the best way to provide employees clear job expectations and responsibilities is with written job descriptions. Job descriptions are also useful in hiring and evaluating the performance of employees and defining the working conditions and essential functions of a job. They can be a strong defense against legal claims involving discrimination and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since they can have the potential to be the subject of grievances or litigation, however, it is important that job descriptions be kept up-to-date and accurate.

The LGC Personnel Services Department has many sample job descriptions available to our Members. Attached are three examples of the samples we have on hand and a list of the positions for which we have sample job descriptions.

• Sample Town Administrator job description (Microsoft Word 2000 document)
• Sample Police Chief job description (Microsoft Word 2000 document)
• Sample Heavy Equipment Operator job description (Microsoft Word 2000 document)

Members may obtain additional samples by contacting bcox@nhlgc.org.