Job Description Architect

Overview

Transform job descriptions from wishlists into strategic recruitment tools that attract the right candidates. This skill encodes the frameworks for role leveling, competency-based writing, and inclusive language.

When to Use This Skill

  • Job posting creation — Writing new job descriptions
  • Role definition — Clarifying responsibilities and expectations
  • Level calibration — Ensuring consistent leveling
  • DE&I optimization — Removing bias from job language

Job Description Structure

[JOB TITLE]

ABOUT US (2-3 sentences)

THE ROLE (2-3 sentences)

WHAT YOU'LL DO (5-8 bullets)

WHAT YOU BRING (5-8 bullets)

NICE TO HAVE (3-5 bullets)

WHAT WE OFFER (4-6 bullets)

[EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT]

Role Leveling Framework

Individual Contributor Levels

Level Title Scope Autonomy
IC1 Associate/Junior Tasks Supervised
IC2 [Role] Projects Guided
IC3 Senior Workstreams Independent
IC4 Staff/Principal Strategic Self-directed

Manager Levels

Level Title Span Scope
M1 Manager 3-7 ICs Team
M2 Senior Manager 7-15 Multi-team
M3 Director Managers Function
M4 VP Directors Organization

DE&I Language Optimization

Words to Avoid

Avoid Use Instead
"Ninja/Rockstar" "Expert" "Specialist"
"Young and energetic" "Motivated"
"Culture fit" "Values alignment"
"Aggressive" "Ambitious"

Inclusive Patterns

Narrow Inclusive
"Must have" "Ideally have" (for nice-to-haves)
"Expert in" "Experience with"

Add: "We encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet all qualifications"

Competency-Based Requirements

Credential-Based Competency-Based
"MBA required" "Strategic thinking with business acumen"
"10 years experience" "Track record of [specific outcome]"
"CS degree required" "Strong technical foundation"

Quality Checklist

  • Title is clear and searchable
  • Responsibilities are outcomes, not tasks
  • Requirements are true must-haves only
  • Language is inclusive
  • Compensation is addressed

Resources

references/

  • level-frameworks.md — Detailed leveling by function
  • dei-language-guide.md — Inclusive language guide

assets/

  • jd-templates.docx — Templates by function

Job Description Architect

By Agentman

This skill should be used when creating job descriptions, role definitions, or career level frameworks. It provides role leveling frameworks, competency-based descriptions, DE&I optimized language patterns, and compensation guidance. Use for job posting creation, role definition, or career ladder development.

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recruitingjob-descriptionshiringDEIlevelingtalent-acquisitionHR

Included Files

  • SKILL.md(2.9 KB)— shown above

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