Where's my PDQ?

What is a PDQ? It's a Position Data Questionnaire. That's the formal document that describes in a fair amount of detail the duties and qualifications of each unique position in IPS.

Why does my PDQ not describe me? The PDQ does not describe you as an individual. You may have more qualifications than appear on your PDQ. You may also have a few additional uniquenesses to your position that are not on the PDQ. The PDQ does not change with the person holding the position. The PDQ describes the general job duties and states the minimum qualifications for the position.

Why is my PDQ important? The PDQ is the basis for determining the job family that you are assigned to, the job title within the job family, and the pay grade within the job title.

So why is this information important? It is the basis for determining your base salary and your target salary.

Where is my PDQ? If you've been with IPS more than five years, you were involved in updating your PDQ in 2005. Anyone hired since the summer of 2005 should have received a copy of their PDQ when they were hired. If you have not seen your PDQ, ask the person in your agency who handles HR issues for a copy.

How do I update my PDQ? We formally review all PDQ's once every five years. We also review the PDQ any time a position becomes vacant. Finally, we review PDQ's when there is a significant reorganization or change in job duties. Judie Martin coordinates this process for IPS.

When will I update my PDQ? The UT HR function is going through a reorganization. We were originally scheduled for a review in the summer of 2010. Judie is working with HR to determine if we will be on schedule. We will provide a training session on PDQ's before we complete an update.

Got more questions on PDQ's? Contact me or Judie Martin.