1. POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
a) Each Employee will be provided a copy of a position description recording the major duties and responsibilities of his/her position. Each Employee is entitled to a complete and accurate position description.
b) The phrase "other duties as assigned" shall not be used to regularly assign work to an Employee that is not reasonably related to his/her position description. Work assignments shall normally reflect the grade level, classification, and performance required of an Employee. Higher level duties and responsibilities, as documented in an established position description, may not be assigned to an Employee on a continuing basis if not assigned in accordance with merit principles.
c) Any Employee who feels that he/she is performing duties outside the scope of his/her position description or that his/her position description is inaccurately described or classified may request, through the immediate supervisor, that the position description be reviewed. The Employer shall complete the review and revise the position description within forty (40) work days if necessary. If the immediate supervisor determines the requested change(s) are unwarranted, the Employee may seek a review by their second-level supervisor. The second-level supervisor will be the final authority on the decision of whether or not to request a classification review of the position description.
d) The Parties recognize that, in accordance with 5 U.S.C.7121(c)(5), classification of position is not grievable unless the action results in a reduction in grade or pay to the Employee.
e) An Employee will be notified whenever his/her position is to be audited. Such notification shall include the Employee's right to seek the advice of a Union representative prior to the audit. As part of the audit process, the Employee may make a written presentation to the classifier concerning the duties and responsibilities of his/her position.
2. CLASSIFICATION. Employees are free to appeal the grade and/or classification of their positions at any time without fear of reprisal or prejudice. General Schedule Employees may appeal in accordance with provisions of Survey Manual 370.511.6. A General Schedule Employee may also appeal to OPM at any time. Wage Grade Employees may appeal under provisions of 5 CFR Part 552, Subpart G.