Subsequent to the completion of the classification study implemented on July 1, 2018, an agreement was made between the District, CSEA, and the Commission to establish regular classification maintenance to ensure that the classification specifications remain up-to-date and accurately reflect the duties of each position. Additionally, classification maintenance would ensure that employees are allocated to the appropriate classification specification. 

The District has partnered with McKnight and Associates to facilitate this next phase of classification maintenance. McKnight and Associates brings over twenty-five years of extensive experience serving both two-year and four-year higher education institutions throughout California and across the United States. Their team of seasoned Human Resources professionals specializes in classification analysis tailored specifically to the unique needs of higher education environments.

Approximately, 86 classified classification specifications will be reviewed in this next phase (Group B), along with 39 Academic Manager classification specification (up through the Vice President level). To access the complete list of classifications included in this phase of the study, please clink on Group B and Academic Management Classifications. A breakdown of the classifications being studied include:

• Classified Bargaining Unit (CSEA) Positions - 38
• Classified Management Positions - 33
• Confidential Position(s) - 15
• Academic Manager (up through the Vice President level) - 39

The classification specifications have been divided into three groups: A, B and C, based on judgments regarding the relative rates of change that are likely to occur in duties, job requirements and/or external conditions that impact job content, knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements and job size. The Change Index timeline is as follows.

Change Index Timeline:
A – Every 4 Years
B – Every 7 Years
C – Every 9 Years

For a list of the classification specifications under review per the classification maintenance plan, please review the Classification Maintenance Schedule.

If you were unable to attend one of the 4 orientation sessions presented by McKnight and Associates, please review the Classification Maintenance Orientation Session Recording. You may also review the Classification Maintenance Study Orientation presentation on the Employee Resource Hub.

For any questions related to classification maintenance,  please contact SCCCD@smcknight.com. 

The revised classification specifications from Group A can be accessed on the Personnel Commission Employee Resource Hub page.