job ranking; job grade; occupational rank
Refers to the hierarchical level or grade of a position within an organization, often used in contexts like civil service, military, or corporate structures.
The job ranking system for civil servants is complicated.
彼は職階が上がって課長になった。
He was promoted in job rank and became a section chief.
job ranking system; position classification system
Formed from 職 and 階. The reading しょっかい reflects gemination at the boundary of 職（しょく） and 階（かい）.