Chapter 123:1-8 County Classification

Classification of positions. Positions in the service of any of the county offices shall be classified in accordance with titles established by the director as listed in rules 123:1-7-17 123:1-7-19, and 123:1-7-27 of the Administrative Code or with titles unique to county offices, as listed in rule 123:1-8-02 the Administrative Code, for which classification specifications have been filed with the secretary of state or in accordance with a county classification plan under the provisions of this chapter. Classification specifications which are unique to county offices shall meet the requirements set forth in rule 123:1-7-04 of the Administrative Code. The director may create or amend classification specifications for classifications specified in rules 123:1-7-17, 123:1-7-19, and 123:1-7-27 of the Administrative Code to contain information unique to positions in county offices.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/20/2005 and 10/20/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 124.09(A)

Rule Amplifies: 124.14, 124.20

Prior Effective Dates: 1/10/82, 4/26/82, 7/29/82, 2/4/96, 11/14/00

In accordance with rule 123:1-8-01 of the Administrative Code, the director may assign titles of county offices to the positions established in this rule as follows:

01001 Environmental Health Technician 1

01002 Environmental Health Technician 2

01021 Public Health Nurse 1

01022 Public Health Nurse 2

01023 Public Health Nurse 3

01024 Public Health Nurse 4

01025 Public Health Nurse 5

01030 Sanitarian-In-Training

01031 Public Health Sanitarian 1

01032 Public Health Sanitarian 2

01034 Public Health Sanitarian Supervisor

01035 Public Health Sanitarian Administrator

01041 Public Health Aide 1

01042 Public Health Aide 2

01051 Health Physicist

01061 Early Intervention Preliminary Service Coordinator

01071 Health Commissioner

01081 Epidemiology Specialist

01085 Epidemiology Coordinator

01111 Probation Officer 1

01112 Probation Officer 2

01113 Probation Program Coordinator

01115 Probation Officer Supervisor

01116 Assistant Chief Probation Officer

01117 Chief Probation Officer

02011 Detective (Butler County only)

02081 Process Server

02090 Patrol Officer Cadet

02091 Patrol Officer

02095 Sheriff’s Sergeant

02096 Sheriff’s Lieutenant

02097 Sheriff’s Captain

02098 Sheriff’s Major

03001 Institutional Helper

03011 Supportive Home Services Specialist

03020 Intervention Specialist Assistant

03021 Intervention Specialist(Early Childhood)

03022 Intervention Specialist (School Age Program)

03024 Intervention Specialist Supervisor

03031 Substitute Intervention Specialist

03041 School Psychologist

03051 Behavior Management Specialist

03061 Physical Development Specialist

03071 Communication Skills Specialist

03081 Instructor (Reading)

03091 Superintendent

03102 Principal

03111 Community Service Worker

03121 Registered Service Adult Services Worker

03122 Professional Adult Services Worker

03125 Adult Services Manager 1

03126 Adult Services Manager 2

03127 Adult Services Manager 3

03210 Case Management Aide

03211 Case Manager 1

03212 Case Manager 2

03213 Case Manager 3

03221 Lifeguard 1

03222 Lifeguard 2

03231 Investigative Agent

03311 Transportation Service Worker 1

03312 Transportation Service Worker 2

03315 Transportation Service Worker Supervisor

04001 Residential Care Worker 1

04002 Residential Care Worker 2

04003 Residential Care Worker Supervisor

04501 Superintendent of County Home

04511 Superintendent of County Children’s Home

05001 Communications Officer

05011 Operations Officer 1

05012 Operations Officer 2

05021 Radiological Defense Officer

05031 Shelter Officer

05041 Supply and Logistics Officer

05051 Training and Education Officer 1

05052 Training and Education Officer 2

05081 Disaster Services Deputy Director 1

05082 Disaster Services Deputy Director 2

05083 Disaster Services Deputy Director 3

05085 Disaster Services Director 1

05086 Disaster Services Director 2

05087 Disaster Services Director 3

05088 Disaster Services Director 4

05089 Disaster Services Director 5

06001 Child Welfare Aide

06002 Caseworker 1

06003 Caseworker 2

06004 Caseworker 3

06005 Caseworker 4

06011 Child Welfare Caseworker 1

06012 Child Welfare Caseworker 2

06013 Child Welfare Caseworker 3

06014 Child Welfare Caseworker 4

06015 Child Welfare Caseworker 5

06016 Child Welfare Caseworker Supervisor 1

06017 Child Welfare Caseworker Supervisor 2

06018 Child Welfare Caseworker Supervisor 3

06019 Child Welfare Caseworker Supervisor 4

06111 Support Officer 1

06112 Support Officer 2

06115 Support Officer Supervisor

06116 Support Chief

06117 Support Manager

06211 Client Affairs Officer

06311 Support Payments Processor 1

06312 Support Payments Processor 2

06315 Support Payments Processing Supervisor

06316 Support Payments Processing Chief

06321 Hearing Officer

06325 Hearing Officer Supervisor

06326 Hearing Program Administrator

07011 Surgical Technician

07013 Surgical Technician Coordinator

07020 Respiratory Therapy Assistant

07021 Respiratory Therapist 1

07022 Respiratory Therapist 2

07023 Respiratory Therapist 3

07025 Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

07030 Anesthetist

08011 Clerk of Board of County Commissioners

08021 Airport Manager

08031 Skilled Laborer

08041 Asbestos Worker

08051 Ironworker

08061 Pipe Fitter

08065 Pipe Fitter Supervisor

08075 Plasterer Supervisor

08081 Roofer

08095 Skilled Trades Supervisor

08113 Solid Waste Coordinator

08121 County Administrator

09001 Coroner’s Deputy

09011 Microphotographer

09013 Microphotographic Services Coordinator

09015 Microphotographic Services Supervisor

09210 Kennel Worker

09211 Deputy Dog Warden

09215 Dog Warden

09221 Veterinarian Assistant

09222 Veterinarian

09301 Meter Reader

09311 Water Meter and Valve Worker

09321 Wall Washer

09331 Window Washer

09341 Sewer Cleaner

09342 Sewer Cleaner Leader

09351 Water Distribution Worker

09352 Water System Supervisor

09360 Landfill Scales Attendant

09361 Landfill Maintenance/Equipment Operator

09364 Assistant Landfill Superintendent

09365 Landfill Superintendent

09371 Sanitary Engineer

09381 Water and Sewer Billing Supervisor

09382 Water and Sewer Revenue Superintendent

09391 Emergency Medical Services Communications Operator

09392 Emergency Medical Services Chief Communications Operator

09395 Emergency Medical Services Manager

For purposes of displacement and recall rights, the 03021 Intervention Specialist(Early Childhood) and 03022 Intervention Specialist(School Age Program) are equivalent classifications with the parenthetical subtitle denoting the certificate required. An employee will first displace within the assigned classification. If an employee can not displace within their assigned classification, the next right of displacement is to the equivalent classification, as long as the employee possesses the minimum qualifications for the position. If no displacement can occur in the equivalent classification, the employee’s displacement rights is then placed to the next lower classification within the classification series. An employee who is laid off or displaced in these equivalent classifications will also retain recall rights to both classifications, provided she/he holds the proper certificate.

Appendix 1 Classification Specification – Epidemiology Specialist

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP1_20040126_0829.pdf

Appendix 2 Classification Specification – Epidemiology Coordinator

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP2_20040126_0829.pdf

Appendix 3 Classification Specification – Regisetered Service Adult Service Worker

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP3_20040126_0829.pdf

Appendix 4 Classification Specification – Professional Adult Services Worker

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP4_20040126_0829.pdf

Appendix 5 Classification Specification – Adult Services Manager 2

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP5_20040126_0829.pdf

Appendix 6 Classification Specification – Adult Services Manager 3

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP6_20040126_0829.pdf

Appendix 7 Classification Specification – Investigative Agent

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP7_20030121_1448.pdf

Appendix 8 Classification Specification – Lifeguard 2

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP8_20030121_1448.pdf

Appendix 9 Classification Specification – Behavior Management Specialist

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP9_20030121_1448.pdf

Appendix 10 Classification Specification – Principal

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP10_20030121_1448.pdf

Appendix 11 Classification Specification – Adult Services Manager 1

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP11_20030121_1448.pdf

Appendix 12 Classification Specification – Lifeguard 1

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP12_20030121_1448.pdf

Appendix 13 Classification Specification – Transportation Service Worker 1

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP13_20030121_1448.pdf

Appendix 14 Classification Specification – Transportation Service Worker 2

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP14_20030121_1448.pdf

Appendix 15 Classification Specification – Transportation Service supervisor

See Appendix at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/123/1/8/123$1-8-02_PH_FF_A_APP15_20030121_1448.pdf

HISTORY: Eff 7-29-82; 1-17-83; 12-23-84; 1-17-86 (Emer.); 4-13-86; 10-26-86 (Emer.); 1-18-87; 5-11-87 (Emer.); 8-2-87; 12-13-87; 8-22-88 (Emer.); 11-13-88; 3-26-90 (Emer.); 6-22-90; 6-28-91 (Emer.); 9-22-91; 12-15-91; 5-31-92; 10-4-92; 5-2-93; 9-5-93; 6-26-94; 2-19-95; 8-6-95; 2-18-96; 5-24-98; 1-10-99; 6-18-00; 10-7-01; 2-9-03; 2-8-04

Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03

Rule authorized by: RC 124.09

Rule amplifies: RC 124.14

RC 119.032 Review Dates: 01/09/04, 11/21/03, 2/8/09

(A) General. A county may place on file with the department of administrative services a classification plan, which shall be used to classify all classified positions in the county in the manner prescribed by this chapter.

(B) Classification specifications. The classification plan shall be prepared in such a manner as to have each classification title described by a specification. Each classification specification must include a description of duties and responsibilities which are sufficiently similiar to have the same title, the same pay range, and the minimum qualifications applied for selection.

(C) Review by the director. The director shall review the classification plan and approve its use before the county may classify its employees under rule 123:1-8-05 of the Administrative Code.

(D) Modification of classification plan. Upon the acceptance, approval and implementation of a classification plan for use in a county, that county may modify its plan in rule 123:1-8-06 of the Administrative Code.

(E) Use of county classification plan. In accordance with rule 123:1-8-05 of the Administrative Code a county may submit a classification plan under the provisions of this chapter, if the plan is collectively submitted by a majority of the county offices in this rule, and the listed classifications include all of the classified employees of the county offices which are participating in the plan. The classification plan shall apply to all of the following county offices, positions are in the unclassified service, or the county office opts to follow the state classification plan for county offices as described in rule 123:1-8-01 of the Administrative Code.

Auditor Clerk of Courts Coroner Engineer Prosecutor Recorder Sheriff Treasurer Commissioners Sanitary Engineering Department Disaster Service Agency Children’s Home County Home Bureau of Support Adult Probation Juvenile Detention Center Mental Retardation Board Mental Health Board Children Services Board County Hospital County Tuberculosis Hospital Soldier’s Relief Commission Data Processing Board County Microfilming Board General Health District Any other agency, department, commission or elected office of the county.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 09/12/2005 and 09/12/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 124.09(A)

Rule Amplifies: 124.14, 124.20

Prior Effective Dates: 7/29/82, 1/17/83

(A) Criteria for classification specifications. Each specification in a county classification plan shall be prepared in the format prescribed by the director, and shall include the following information:

(1) A general description of the various phases of a group of positions shall be prepared which describes the tasks that all positions assigned to that title will generally be expected to perform.

(2) The minimal worker characteristics and skills necessary to perform that function described for each task grouping.

(3) The percentage of time that the employee is expected to perform that function.

(4) The general qualification criteria for each specification. Qualifications shall be expressed in terms of specific coursework and experience, and a methodology for equating the two shall be established. These qualifications shall be specifically related to the worker characteristics assigned to each function.

Qualifications may not be stated in terms of academic degrees, except where they might be required by specific statute or regulation. Certificate or registration requirements must be shown for positions controlled by specific statutes or regulations.

(B) Assignment of classification number. Each county classification title shall be assigned a five-digit number, the first four digits of which shall be used to determine layoff sequence, as well as the retention or loss of certification under rules 123:1-24-02 and 123:1-24-03 of the Administrative Code.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 09/12/2005 and 09/12/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 124.09(A)

Rule Amplifies: 124.14, 124.20

Prior Effective Dates: 7/29/82

(A) Submission of classification plan. Each county seeking to establish its own classification plan shall submit the following information for all classified employees of the county:

(1) A specification for each proposed classification title in the format prescribed by rule 123:1-8-04 of the Administrative Code.

(2) A list of proposed positions allocated to those titles, set forth separately for each agency in which the additions are established.

(3) An organization chart establishing the relationship of the various offices, divisions and units in each county department.

(B) Approval of classification plan. Upon completion of the review, the director shall in writing accept, reject or recommend modifications to the plan. If modifications are recommended, the county shall make such changes or propose an alternative which may become part of the proposed classification plan.

(C) Allocation of positions. Upon approval of proposed plan by the director, the county shall submit a final allocation listing of all positions to be classified.

(D) Notice to affected employees. The county shall notify each employee in writing of the classification title assigned to his positions. Such notice shall contain:

(1) The effective date of the change.

(2) The old and new title assigned to the employee.

(3) The rate of pay assigned to the new title.

(4) Information concerning the employee’s right to appeal to the state personnel board of review within thirty days of the employee’s receipt of the notice.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 09/12/2005 and 09/12/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 124.09(A)

Rule Amplifies: 124.14, 124.20

Prior Effective Dates: 7/29/82

(A) Review of classification plan. Any county which has a classification plan approved by the director shall develop a system for review and maintenance which will ensure that the duties listed reflect possible future changes in duties.

(B) New or revised classification specifications. Modifications to specifications or new specifications shall be filed in the same manner as a new classification plan as provided by rule 123:1-8-05 of the Administrative Code. The modified or new specifications shall contain the same information required in rule 123:1-8-04 of the Administrative Code.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 09/12/2005 and 09/12/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 124.09(A)

Rule Amplifies: 124.14, 124.20

Prior Effective Dates: 7/29/82