For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLOCATE. The act of assigning each position to its proper class.
CLASS. A position or group of positions that involves similar duties and responsibilities and requires similar qualifications and which is properly designated by one title indicative of the nature of the work.
CLASSIFICATION PLAN.
(1) A grouping into classes of positions which are of approximately equal difficulty and responsibility;
(2) Class titles, descriptive of the work of the class, which will identify each class; and
(3) Written class specifications for each class of positions containing a description of the nature of work and of the relative responsibility of the positions in the class, illustrative examples of work performed in the class, requirements in terms of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for performance of the work and a statement of experience and training desirable for recruitment into the class.
CLASSIFIED SERVICE. Members of the Fire Department and the Police Department of the city, as defined under “firefighter” and “police officer” in this section; provided that, the Chief or head of the Fire Department and the Chief or head of the Police Department shall not be included within the CLASSIFIED SERVICE.
COMMISSION. The Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission of the city.
DIRECTOR. The Director of Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service designated by the Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission to act in the capacity of Secretary to the Commission and Director of Civil Service.
FIREFIGHTER. One who engages in the fighting and extinguishment of fires.
POLICE OFFICER. One who engages in the actual enforcement of laws and the maintenance of public order.
POSITION. A group of current duties and responsibilities, assigned or delegated by competent authority, requiring the services of an employee.
VACANCY. A position, duly created, which is not occupied and for the filling of which a valid requisition has been received by the Director.
(1998 Code, § 90-121)