AR 611-1 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army

contained in chapter 4, section VIII, chapter 5, section V and chapter6, section IV. The writer should read these factors carefullybefore preparing the description. This will ensure that meaningfuland accurate data on each factor is included in the description andsupporting organizational charts of authorization documents.(2) Position description. The description should be prepared accordingto the following format:(a) Position name and title. List position name and title.(b) Introduction. State briefly the functions of the organizationalunit in which the position is located and described the purpose ofthe position. One or two sentences should be sufficient.(c) Major duties and responsibilities. List and describe brieflyeach major duty, so that what is involved in its performance can beclearly understood. A major duty is any duty of a position which—1. Is a determinant of qualification requirement for assignment tothe position;2. Occupies a significant amount of the individual’s time (5–10percent or more). Duties and responsibilities should be in descendingorder of importance or order of work sequence. Give approxima t e p e r c e n t a g e o f t i m e d e v o t e d t o e a c h m a j o r d u t y . T h edescription should also indicate the responsibilities of the positionand the extent of authority for making decisions, recommendationsor official commitments; devising or revising ways of doing things;planning programs or developing policy; or persuading others to acourse of action.(d) Supervision of others. If the position contains supervisoryresponsibilities, they should be described in a manner which willshow clearly the nature and extent of the supervision, such asplanning, assigning and reviewing work. All subordinate militaryand civilian positions should be identified by position title andnumber of personnel in each unless already shown on attachedorganization chart.(e) Controls over the position. Identify the supervisor of the positionby title, grade and unit location, describe the nature of instruction,guidance and review provided by the supervisor. Indicate byexample, if necessary, the kinds of problems or matters that arereferred to the supervisor for assistance and/or approval. Indicate thenature of policy and procedural controls imposed upon the positionby higher authority, such as manuals, written instructions, guidanceor lack thereof.(f) Qualification requirements of the position. Specify what specialknowledge and skills are required to perform the official dutiesof this position, from the standpoint of their intensity, complexityand diversity.d . D o c u m e n t a t i o n o f e x c e p t i o n s . M T O E a n d T D A p o s i t i o n swhich have been granted an exception to the SG will be documentedby the document proponent in TAADS-R with StandardRemarks Code 94. A copy of the DA approval will be included asan enclosure to the input modifications. Approved exceptions willremain valid until mission changes occur, a revised SG is approvedo r f o r 3 y e a r s , w h i c h e v e r o c c u r s f i r s t . S h o u l d t h e r e q u i r e m e n tremain for more than 3 years, justification must be resubmittedthrough appropriate channels, to include the personnel proponent, toHQDA for reevaluation. However, if the requirement exists morethan 3 years, consideration should be given to requesting a permanentchange to DA Pam 611–21.Table 3–1Processing and implementation schedule for changes to the military occupational classification structureTarget dates Processing Action(s) ResponsibilityTime15 Mar Latest date proposal may be submitted to PERSCOM forevaluation/processing during the cycle.Personnel Proponents30 days Approve proposals not requiring staffing or ODCSPER approval.or90 days Evaluate proposals for impact on personnel policies, standardsof grade, supportability, TTHS accounts, SIMOS, anddevelop position and personnel reclassification guidance toimplement the proposal, if required. Forward proposals tocommands and agencies shown below for comments andrecommendations.(Processing time in each case will begin upon PERSCOM’sreceipt or concurrence from the personnel proponent.)60 days 1 Furnish comments on doctrine, training, leader development,organizations, and equipment implications.60 days 1 Furnish comments on compatibility with ARNG force structureand policy implications.60 days 1 Furnish comments on compatibility with Reserve force structureand policy implications.PERSCOMPERSCOMTRADOCNGBOCAR60 days 1 Furnish comments on anticipated impact on recruiting. USAREC60 days 1 Furnish comments on acceptability to support command oractivity mission.60 days 1 Furnish comments on acceptability or compatibility with overallArmy policy.10 days Approve routine proposals or prepare decision memorandumfor those requiring ODCSPER approval.MACOMArmy Staff elementsPERSCOM30 days Approve or disapprove proposal. ODCSPER30 Oct Publish and distribute notification of future changes (finaldates that NOFCs approved for current cycle).PERSCOM30 Nov Update POSC-Edit file. PERSCOMAR 611–1 • 30 September 19977