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INSTRUCTIONS AND EXAMPLES FOR COMPLETING A JOB DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE (JDQ) Purpose of the Job Description Questionnaire The Job Description Questionnaire aids in describing your position in terms of duties, responsibilities and other requirements. The JDQ also provides a basis for job evaluation and/or the development of job descriptions. Section / -Position Summary Provide one or two brief statements indicating why the position exists and what impact the position has on the organization. For example: "To prepare and analyze financial information to provide accurate and useful information to management for review and decision making. " Section // -Essential Job Duties -and Responsibilities Identify the essential responsibilities of the position, i.e., the most essential accountabilities of the position. These responsibilities can be organized into functional or related groupings, with generally no more than six to eight accountabilities identified. Explain the expected outcomes and/or results of performing those duties, and finally how the outcomes (results) are measured (i.e., quality, quantity, timing). For example: Essential Duties and Res onsibilities Ex ected Outcomes How Are Outcomes Evaluated Assist in the design and preparation of Department budgets that Department budgets are acceptable department budgets. are useful in measuring, to management's review and within planning and controlling established guidelines. business operations. Section 111 -Formal Preparation/Experience 1) Indicate the formal preparation /education or equivalent to qualify for the position: 2) Indicate the length and type of relevant experience required to qualify for the position: 3) Identify any licensure or certification(s) required to quality for the position: and 4) Note any additional training, if any, that would be desirable for this position. For example: 1) Bachelor's degree or equivalent in (applicable field(s) of study). 2) From two to four years' experience in (applicable field(s) of study or areas of expertise) 3) None 4) CPA would be desirable. RILEY, DETTMANN 8s KELSEY Lrc 2006