Job Descriptions

Question 1

Written description of a job and its essential functions and requirements, including tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, responsibilities, and reporting structure.

Answer 1

job description

Question 2

Clusters of highly interrelated attributes, including knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), that give rise to the behaviors needed to perform a given job effectively.

Answer 2

competencies

Question 3

The primary job duties that a qualified individual must be able to perform, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

Answer 3

essential functions

Question 4

Desirable, but not necessary, aspects of the job.

Answer 4

nonessential functions

Question 5

Something such as “The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies while employed” and “I have read and understand the contents of this job description” along with a signature and date.

Answer 5

sign-off

Question 6

Statements such as “Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.”

Answer 6

disclaimers

Question 7

A legitimate job criterion that employers can legally and permissibly use to hire a foreigner. They must prove that the locals cannot perform the job.

Answer 7

bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)

Question 8

The minimum qualifications necessary to perform a job.

Answer 8

job specifications