Essential Elements of a Duty Statement

A duty statement should:

• Contain a ‘General Statement’ about the position. This statement should briefly summarize the main purpose and functions of the position. It should also describe the position’s supervisory relationships.
• Identify ‘Typical Duties’ to be performed by the incumbents. A list of tasks, including essential functions that are to be performed by the position, should be developed.
  
  The list of ‘Typical Duties’ should address the following:
   
  1. What is the task or duty being performed? Provide enough detail to explain what is being done.
  2. Objective or purpose of the task. Why is the task performed? What systemic goal is being achieved?
  3. Where/When is the task done? Include this information if it is relevant to the working conditions of the job.