Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and
unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others.

Advanced: Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.

Decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made. Contacts may involve stressful, negative
interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Limited Direction: Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting
supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments
may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment
and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Skilled in a Technical Field: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Basic: Completes research for documents, compiles data for computer entry, and/or enters or oversees data
entry. Has responsibility for monitoring budget/fiscal expenditures (typically non-discretionary expenditures) for
a work unit of less than department size (programs, activities, projects or small organizational units) or
responsibility for fiscal management of capital project(s). May recommend budget allocations.

May occasionally direct helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns or temporary employees.

Work is sedentary in nature, requiring occasional light physical exertion. Requires adequate vision, hearing and
talking to use a computer, telephone and communicating effectively with others