Position Audits

Position audits begin with a Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ). The PAQ is a tool used to determine the duties of a specific job. This process helps determine if jobs are classified correctly and compensated fairly; and, if not, to identify discrepancies so they can be addressed.

A Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) or position audit collects information about job duties, not a person. A PAQ does not evaluate an individual’s performance.

Links

• FAQs  
• How to Obtain a PAQ  
• How a PAQ is Processed  
• Guide for Completing a PAQ
• Sample PAQ  
• Request for PAQ (for supervisors)
• Class Specifications

Is a Position Audit (PAQ) Needed?

Example #1 I answer more calls than anyone else in my customer service group. No. An audit is about job duties, not a person's performance. Example #2 My work volume is way up, and I'm overloaded. No. An audit is needed when there are new and different tasks, not larger quantities of the same task.   Example #3 I am maxed out on pay. No. An audit is about a job position, not a person.   Example #4 My job functions have changed significantly with more responsibilities and skills required. Yes. An audit could be appropriate.

For more information on position audits and the PAQ process, view the PAQ Frequently Asked Questions.

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