Job description definition

A job description typically is a narrative that identifies a job title, a brief summary of the job, a description of essential job tasks and duties, and all or some of the following elements:

- What, where, when and how job tasks are done.
- What equipment, machines or tools are used.
- Minimum skills and qualifications required to perform the job.
- Supervision and direction for the position.
- How the job interacts with customers, fellow workers, or others.
- Job procedures related to the job.
- Communications requirements.
- Other information required to appropriately define the job.