Position/Job Description Development Services

For customers that need to define a position or job, Fleet Group consultants can help. We have the experience to define a position and develop accurate job descriptions.  Typically the position description is developed first and the information is utilized in the job description. Position descriptions describe the job and not the individual who fills the job. We have found that without good position descriptions it is often difficult to develop a job description or a job requirements document. It is essential to understand the requirements of a position so that the job description can be developed to list all of the required skills, education and experience needed. The job description along with the detail that is defined in the Position Description defines the type of person who will fill the position and the responsibilities of the position.

Position Description
Position descriptions are based on a systematic analysis of all the facts about a job. The purpose is to analyze the overall elements and duties of a position.

Elements required for the position description:

• Name of Company
• Main Product(s) and/or Service(s)
• Location
• Company Structure
• Title of immediate supervisor
• Benefits
• Job Title
• Statement of the Purpose of the Job
• General Information related to the job
• Working hours
• Salary
• Conditions
• Primary Responsibilities
• List of Typical Duties and typical tasks
• Authority
• Responsibilities
• Training requirementsTool use

There is a variety of sources that we use when developing a Position Description for a technical or managerial position in the trucking industry. These sources can include:

• Reviewing the job responsibilities of current employees
• Contacting other companies that have similar jobs
• Perform research on similar jobs in the in other  industries
• Analyzing the work duties, tasks, and responsibilities
• Verbalization of the most important requirements and functions needed for the position.

Job Description
Once we have devolved a Position Description this information will be utilized to develop real world job descriptions that are crucial for hiring and retaining the best workers. Job descriptions are an analysis of the kind of person it takes to do the job, it lists the qualifications necessary for the elements that is described in the position description. Typically this includes the following elements:

• Elements required for the job description:
• Degree of education
• Desirable amount of previous experience in similar work
• Specific skills required
• Health considerations

Once both the Position Description and Job Description are developed, the information can be used to qualify existing employees and/or produce a Job Posting, and advertisement that will attract the type of employee you are looking for.  If you have need for assistance in developing a Position or Job Description, please contact us at (866) 556-0412 for more information and pricing.