Classified Service
Classified Service vs Unclassified Service
Classified service is defined as all positions now existing or hereafter created in the civil service & not specifically designated unclassified pursuant to M.S. 43A.08 or other enabling legislation.Furthermore, every classified (service) position is assigned to a specific job classification based on the similarities of duties & duties to the respective job class specifications. Job class specifications exist for over one,300 job classifications. Each class specification is a general description of the kind of work performed by employees in that classification.