1. In 3 to 4 brief sentences, describe the basic purpose of your position. Do it in a way that answers the ques-tion, "Why does my position exist?"

2. What are the most important responsibilities of your position, and how much time do you spend on each of these? Please list each main responsibility in order of importance. Start each statement with an action verb, such as "provides," "determines," and "verifies."

3. What are the key tasks for each of the responsibili-ties? What percentage of your time each month do you spend on each task?

4. What are the physical surroundings and/or hazards of your position? (This can include travel, exposure, danger, and environmental risks.)

5. Describe the mental and physical efforts you expend in performing your work. For example, do you have long periods of intense concentration? Is there a lot of routine? Is the position physically demanding? Please include the frequency of the effort.

6. What are the knowledge and basic skills required to successfully fulfill the responsibilities?

7. Describe 2 or 3 of the more difficult problems you must solve to get your job done. Include situations that are a constant challenge and situations that require judgment and time to consider alternative solutions before problems can be resolved.

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