The purposes of a job description are:
- To communicate duties and responsibilities of a position to the employee
- To articulate the essential job duties for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes
- To determine the proper classification or grade level for a position
- To describe skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) for recruitment
- To develop hiring specifications
- To design and restructure jobs
- To provide effective employee training and development
- To serve as a basis for performance expectations