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Unclassified Position- A position that is not included in the Classified Service.

Upgrading - The advancement of a job to a higher grade or salary range.

Vacancy- A position that is not occupied.

Validity - How well a given criterion actually measures or predicts. Also see reliability.

Wage Differential - Differences in wage rates (for similar jobs) that can occur because of location of
company, hours of work, working conditions, type of product manufactured, or a variety of other
circumstances.

Wage and Salary Survey - Survey of wages paid to employees of other employers in the surveying
organization’s relevant labor market.

Workday- The scheduled number of hours an employee is required to work per day. The normal
workday for Augusta, Georgia is 7.5 hours.

Working Job Title - A customized, descriptive title that provides greater understanding of the
individual employee’s responsibilities and scope within the assigned Career Family, Career Band, and
Job Type/Role, and Contribution Level. Often Working Title is based on current industry and
professional standards.

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