ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL JOB DESCRIPTIONS

 

 

01111            GENERAL CLERK I

 

This position follows clearly detailed specific procedures in completing several repetitive clerical steps performed in a prescribed or slightly varied sequence, such as coding and filing documents in an extensive alphabetical file; could involve simple posting to individual accounts, opening mail, calculating and posting charges to departmental accounts, operating basic office equipment, e.g., photocopier, facsimile, multi-line phone/voicemail systems, mailing machines, and minimal computer programs.  Little or no subject-matter knowledge is required, but the clerk uses his or her own judgment in choosing the proper procedure for each task.

 

01112            GENERAL CLERK II 

 

This position requires familiarity with the terminology of the office unit.  The General Clerk selects appropriate methods from a wide variety of procedures or makes simple adaptations and interpretations of a limited number of substantive guides and manuals.  The clerical steps often vary in type or sequence, depending on the task.  Recognized problems are referred to others.

 

01113            GENERAL CLERK III 

 

This position uses some subject-matter knowledge and judgment to complete assignments consisting of numerous steps varying in nature and sequence.  The General Clerk III selects from alternative methods and refers problems not solvable by adapting or interpreting substantive guides, manuals, or procedures.  Typical duties include: assisting in a variety of administrative matters; maintaining a wide variety of financial or other records (stored both manually and electronically); verifying statistical reports for accuracy and completeness; compiling information; and handling and adjusting complaints. 

 

The General Clerk III may also direct lower level clerks.  Positions above level IV are excluded.  Such positions (which may include supervisory responsibility over lower level clerks) require workers to use a thorough knowledge of an office's work and routine to: 1) choose among widely varying methods and procedures to process complex transactions; and 2) select or devise steps necessary to complete assignments.  Typical jobs covered by this exclusion include administrative assistants, clerical supervisors, and office managers.

 

01011            ACCOUNTING CLERK I

 

This position is responsible for performing one or more routine accounting clerical operations such as: examining, verifying, and correcting various accounting documents to ensure completeness and accuracy of data in accordance to accounting procedures.  Specific tasks/duties are assigned under adequate supervision.  Entry-level reconciliation and posting will be assigned under detailed guidance.  In most instances, an employee in this position will rely on the supervisors’ instructions.  Completed work will be reviewed for accuracy and compliance with procedures.

 

 

 

 

01012 ACCOUNTING CLERK II

 

This position uses knowledge of double entry bookkeeping in performing one or more of the following:  posting actions to journals, identifying subsidiary accounts affected, making debit and credit entries, and assigning proper codes.  The Accounting Clerk II may review computer printouts against manually maintained journals, detect and correct erroneous postings, and prepare documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data, or review lists of transactions rejected by an automated system.  In this instance, the Accounting Clerk II will determine reasons for rejections, and prepare necessary correcting material.  On routine assignments, an employee will select and apply established procedures and techniques.  Detailed instructions are provided for difficult or unusual assignments.  Completed work and methods used, are reviewed for technical accuracy.

 

01013 ACCOUNTING CLERK III 

 

The Accounting Clerk III maintains journals or subsidiary ledgers of an accounting system and balances and reconciles accounts.  Typical duties include one or both of the following: 1.) Reviewing invoices and statements verifying information, ensuring sufficient funds have been obligated, and if questionable, resolving with the submitting unit determining accounts involved.  The review will include coding transactions, and processing material through data processing for application in the accounting system; 2.) Analysis and reconciliation of computer printouts with operating unit reports (contacting units, researching causes of discrepancies, and taking action to ensure that accounts balance.) Supervisor provides suggestions for handling unusual or non-recurring transactions.  Conformance with requirements and technical soundness of completed work are reviewed by the supervisor, or are controlled by mechanisms built into the accounting processes.

 

01020            ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT  

 

In addition to secretarial duties (filing, taking phone calls, scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements), this position will provide administrative support to executive staff with office management responsibilities to include budgeting, personnel records and payroll.  The Administrative Assistant may be required to work independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials.

 

01040            COURT REPORTER

 

This position records examination, testimony, judicial opinions, judge's charge to jury, judgment or sentence of court, or other proceedings in a court of law by manual or machine shorthand.  The Court Reporter reads portions of transcript during trial at the judge's request, and asks speakers to clarify inaudible statements.  The Court Reporter transcribes recorded material using a typewriter, or dictates material into a recording machine.

 

01070            DOCUMENT PREPARATION CLERK

 

This position prepares documents such as brochures, books, periodicals, catalogs, and pamphlets for copying or photocopying.  The Document Preparation Clerk cuts documents into individual standardized pages, using a paper cutter or razor knife.  Document pages are reproduced as necessary to improve clarity or to adjust the standardized page size according to the limitations of the designated copy machine.  The Document Preparation Clerk stamps standard symbols on pages or inserts instruction cards to notify Duplicating Machine Operator of special handling, prepares cover sheets and document folders for material, and index cards for files, and files folder according to index code and copies priority schedule.

 

01151 DATA ENTRY OPERATOR I

 

This position works under close supervision and follows specific procedures or detailed instructions.  The Data Entry Operator I works from various standardized source documents that have been coded and require little or no selecting, coding or interpreting of data.  Problems such as erroneous items and codes, or missing information are resolved at the supervisory level.  Work is routine and repetitive.

 

01152 DATA ENTRY OPERATOR II  

 

This position requires the application of experience and judgment in selecting procedures to be followed, and searching for interpreting, selecting, or coding items to be entered from a variety of document sources.  The Data Entry Operator II may occasionally perform routine work as described for Data Entry Operator I. 

 

Excluded are operators above Level II using the key entry controls to access, read, and evaluate the substance of specific records to take substantive actions, or to make entices requiring a similar level of knowledge.

 

01191 ORDER CLERK I

 

This position handles orders involving items that have readily identified uses and applications.  The Order Clerk I may refer to a catalog, manufacturer's manual or similar document to insure that the proper item is supplied or to verify the price of order. 

 

01192 ORDER CLERK II

 

This position handles orders that involve making judgments such as choosing which specific product or material from the establishment's product lines will satisfy the customer's needs, or determining the price to be quoted when pricing involves more than merely referring to a price list or making some simple mathematical calculations.

 

Level of Secretary's Responsibility (LR) 

 

This factor evaluates the nature of the work relationship between the secretary and the supervisor or staff, and the extent to which the secretary is expected to exercise initiative and judgment.  Secretaries should be matched at the level best describing their level of responsibility.  When a position's duties span more than one LR level, the introductory paragraph at the beginning of each LR level should be used to determine which of the levels best matches the position.  (Typically, secretaries performing at the higher levels of responsibility also perform duties described at the lower levels.)

 

01311 SECRETARY I (LR-1) Carries out recurring office procedures independently, and selects the guideline or reference that fits the specific case.  The supervisor provides specific instructions on new assignments and checks completed work for accuracy.  The LR-1 performs varied duties including or comparable to the following:

 

a.  Respond to routine telephone requests that have standard answers; refer calls          and visitors to appropriate staff. Control mail and assure timely staff response, and send form letters; 

 

b.  As instructed, maintain supervisor's calendar, make appointments, and arrange for meeting rooms:

 

c.  Review materials prepared for supervisor's approval for typographical accuracy and proper format; 

 

d.  Maintain recurring internal reports, such as time and leave records, office equipment listings, correspondence controls, and training plans;

 

 e. Requisition supplies, printing, maintenance or other services, type, take and transcribe dictation, create and maintain office files.

 

01312            SECRETARY II (LR-2) handles differing situations, problems, and deviations in the work of the office according to the supervisor's general instructions, priorities, duties, policies, and program goals.  Supervisor may assist secretary with special assignments.  Duties include or are comparable to the following:

 

 

a. Screen telephone calls, visitors, and incoming correspondence; personally respond to requests for information concerning office procedures; determine which

requests should be handled by the supervisor, appropriate staff member or other offices, prepare and sign routine non-technical correspondence in own or supervisor's name; 

 

b. Schedule tentative appointments without prior clearance.  Make arrangements for conferences and meetings and assemble established background materials as directed. May attend meetings and record and report on the proceedings;

 

c. Review outgoing materials and correspondence for internal consistency and conformance with supervisor's procedures; assure that proper clearances have been obtained, when needed;

 

d. Collect information from the files or staff for routine inquiries on office program(s) or periodic reports, and refer non-routine requests to supervisor or staff; 

 

e. Explain to subordinate staff supervisor's requirements concerning office procedures, coordinate personnel and administrative forms for the office and forwards for processing.

 

01313 SECRETARY III (LR-3) uses greater judgment and initiative to determine the approach or action to take in non-routine situations, interprets and adapts guidelines, including unwritten policies, precedents, and practices, which are not always completely applicable to changing situations.  Duties include or are comparable to the following:

 

a.  Based on knowledge of the supervisor's views, compose correspondence on own initiative about administrative matters and general office policies for supervisor's approval;

 

b. Anticipate and prepare materials needed by the supervisor for conferences, correspondence, appointments, meetings, telephone calls, etc., and informs supervisor on matters to be considered;

 

c. Read publications, regulations, and directives and take action or refer those that are important to the supervisor and staff;

 

d. Prepare special or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant information from a variety of sources such as reports, documents, correspondence, other offices, etc., under general directions; 

 

e. Advise secretaries in subordinate offices on new procedures; request information needed from the subordinate office(s) for periodic or special conferences, reports, inquiries, etc., and shifts clerical staff to accommodate workload needs. 

 

Excludes secretaries performing any of the following duties:

 

Acting as office manager for the executive's organization, e.g., determines when new procedures are needed for changing situations and devises and implements alternatives; revising or clarifying procedures to eliminate conflict or duplication; identifying and resolving various problems that affect the orderly flow of work in transactions with parties outside the organization. 

 

Preparing agenda for conferences; explain discussion topics to participants; drafts introductions and develops background information and prepares outlines for executive or staff member(s) to use in writing speeches. 

 

The LR-3 advises individuals outside the organization on the executive's views on major policies or current issues facing the organization; contacts or responds to contact from high-ranking outside officials (e.g., city or state officials, members of congress, presidents of national unions or large national or international firms, etc.) in unique situations.  These officials may be relatively inaccessible, and each contact typically must be handled differently, using judgment and discretion. 

 

CRITERIA FOR MATCHING SECRETARIES BY LEVEL

 

Secretary I (01311), Secretary II (01312), Secretary III (01313), 

 

Intentionally blank	LR-1	LR-2	LR-3
LS-1	I 01311	II 01312	III 01313
LS-2	I 01311	III 01313	See Note
LS-3	I 01311	See Note	See Note

 

NOTE:  Employees whose duties meet this level of responsibility and supervision may be properly classified under the Administrative Assistant category or the class may need to be conformed.

 

 

 

 

 

01410 SUPPLY TECHNICIAN

 

This position performs limited aspects of technical supply management work (e.g., inventory management, storage management, cataloging, and property utilization) related to depot, local, or other supply activities.  Work usually is segregated by commodity area or function, and controlled in terms of difficulty, complexity, or responsibility.  Assignments usually relate to stable or standardized segments of technical supply management operations; or to functions or subjects that are narrow in scope or limited in difficulty.  The work generally involves individual case problems or supply actions.  This work may require consideration of program requirements together with specific variations in or from standardized guidelines.  Assignments require:

 

(a) a good working knowledge of the governing supply systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines;  (b) an understanding of the needs of the organization serviced; and (c) analytical ability to define or recognize the dimension of the problems involved, to collect the necessary data to establish the facts, and take or recommend action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines.

 

01420   SURVEY WORKER

 

This position interviews people to obtain information on topics such as public issues or consumer buying habits, contacts people at home business or by telephone following specified sampling procedures, or approaches them at random on street.  The Survey Worker asks questions relative to items on a form or questionnaire, records answers, assists persons in filling out forms, and may review, sort, classify and file forms according to specified procedures and criteria.  This worker may participate in federal, state or local census surveys.

 

01280   RECEPTIONIST 

 

This position greets visitors, determining nature of visits and directing visitors to appropriate persons.  The Receptionist may also have other duties such as recording and transmitting messages; keeping records of calls placed; providing information to callers and visitors; making appointments; keeping a log of visitors; and issuing visitor passes.  In this position, one may also work on a computer and perform other routine clerical work that may occupy the major portion of the worker's time.

 

15110 TEST PROCTOR

 

The Test Proctor administers safeguards and physically controls a wide variety of tests.  This worker may arrange for testing rooms and facilities, and become thoroughly familiar with the Examiner’s Manual for the test(s) prior to testing.  The Test Proctor issues all materials required for test administration, positively identifies all test takers, observes examinees during the test, conducts a page check of each examination prior to and following administration, may compile student assessment reports, and administer make-up tests in accordance with agency or contractual requirements.  Testing materials are controlled items and are handled, stocked, safeguarded, inventoried, and administered in strict compliance with applicable regulations. 

 

 

 

01611 WORD PROCESSOR I 

 

This position produces a variety of standard documents, such as correspondence, form letters, reports, tables and other printed materials.  Work requires skill in typing; a knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling; and ability to use reference guides and equipment manuals.  The Word Processor I performs familiar, routine assignments following standard procedures, seeks further instructions for assignments requiring deviations from established procedures.

 

01612 WORD PROCESSOR II

 

This position uses knowledge of varied and advanced functions of one software type, knowledge of varied functions of different types of software, or knowledge of specialized or technical terminology to perform such typical duties as:

 

1. Editing and reformatting written or electronic drafts. Examples include: correcting function codes; adjusting spacing formatting and standardizing headings, margins, and indentations.

 

b. Transcribing scientific reports, lab analysis, legal proceedings, or similar material from voice tapes or handwritten drafts.  Work requires knowledge of specialized, technical, or scientific terminology.

 

 

Work requires familiarity with office terminology and practices.  Incumbent corrects copy, and questions originator of document concerning missing information, improper formatting, or discrepancies in instructions.  Supervisor sets priorities and deadlines on continuing assignments, furnishes general instructions for recurring work and provides specific instructions for new or unique projects, may lead lower level word processors.

 

01613 WORD PROCESSOR III

 

Requires both a comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications and office practices and a high degree of skill in applying software functions to prepare complex and detailed documents.  For example, processes complex and lengthy technical reports which include tables, graphs, charts, or multiple columns.  Uses either different word processing packages or many different style macros or special command functions; independently completes assignments and resolves problems.

 

01261 PERSONNEL ASSISTANT I

 

This position performs a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, clerical and secretarial duties.  The work is under general supervision of higher-level personnel in preparation of various human resource tasks throughout compensation, benefits, staffing/employment, EEO procedures and policy administration.  The Personnel Assistant I is expected to exercise discretion at all times; limited judgment may be necessary at times.  This assistant may be required to operate general office equipment such as: typewriter, personal computer, copier, adding machine, and facsimile. 

 

 

 

 

01262 PERSONNEL ASSISTANT II   

 

This position serves as a clerical expert in independently processing the most complicated types of personnel actions, e.g., temporary employment, rehires, and dismissals.  In this position, one may perform tasks beyond routine clerical such as:  pre-employment drug screening and new hire orientation, responding to routine questions on policy and procedures, and/or provide reports on employee turnover or time and attendance.  This assistant may be asked to evaluate and consolidate information from various sources under short deadlines, such as internal or external survey information, reporting on company employment statistics (retention, equal opportunity reporting, etc).  The Personnel Assistant II may provide guidance to lower level Personnel Assistants.  This level requires extensive knowledge of various office software packages.  Guidance is provided as needed.  Completed written work receives close technical review from higher-level personnel office employees.  Work may be checked occasionally.

 

01263 PERSONNEL ASSISTANT III 

 

This position performs work in support of human resource professionals that requires a good working knowledge of personnel procedures, guides, and precedents.  Job tasks may include interviewing applicants, obtaining references, and recommending placement in a well-defined occupation.  At this level, assistants typically have a range of personal contacts within and outside the organization, in addition to handling employee-sensitive material.  Therefore, the Assistant must be tactful, discrete, and articulate.  This Assistant may be involved in identifying potential issues and grievance procedures, in addition to documenting necessary information to avoid company threat.  The Personnel Assistant III may make recommendations to human resource professionals on job classification, wage rates, and employee salaries.  The use of computers may be relied on heavily for organizational and reporting purposes.  Advanced experience with office software packages may be needed.  This Assistant may perform some clerical work in addition to the above duties.  Supervisor will review completed work against stated objectives.

 

01270   PRODUCTION CONTROL CLERK  

 

This position compiles and records production data for industrial establishments to compare records and reports on volume of production, consumption of material, quality control, and other aspects of production.  May perform any combination of the following duties: compile and record production data from customer orders, work tickets, product specifications, and individual worker production sheets following prescribed recording procedures and using different word processing techniques.  This Clerk calculates such factors as types and quantities of items produced, materials used, amount of scrap, frequency of defects, and worker and department production rates, using a computer, calculator, and/or spreadsheets.  Additional tasks include: writing production reports based on data compiled, tabulated and computed, following prescribed formats, maintaining files of documents used and prepared, compiling detailed production sheets or work tickets for use by production workers as guides in assembly or manufacture of products.  This Clerk prepares written work schedules based on established guidelines and priorities, compiles material inventory records and prepares requisitions for procurement of materials and supplies charts production using chart, graph, or pegboard based on statistics compiled for reference by production and management personnel.  This Clerk also sorts and distributes work tickets or material and may compute wages from employee time cards and post wage data on records used for preparation of payroll.

 

 

 

01531 TRAVEL CLERK I

 

Under close supervision or following specific procedures and detailed instructions, The Travel Clerk I arranges travel on one or two modes of transportation.  Travel is usually recurrent by the same modes, carriers, routes and same major points of origin and destination, seldom involving special transportation privileges or requiring special allowances or planning for supplemental transportation facilities.  When such services are required, they do not occur in such variety or with such frequency as to create problems of timing or coordination. 

                       

01532 TRAVEL CLERK II

 

Travel usually involves the use of two or more modes of transportation.  Information on carriers, modes and facilities is readily available since most carriers servicing the area maintain local facilities or publish information regularly.  Single carriers or connecting carriers have schedules that are easily coordinated using readily obtainable timetables   or guides. 

 

Travel is frequently recurrent.  A substantial number of problems arise because of rerouting, and there are often side trips requiring changes of transportation.  Travel is usually to areas accessible by direct line, or established connecting points and normal modes of transportation.  Travel is not always planned well in advance so there may be major problems of scheduling or accommodations. 

 

Travel involves special transportation privileges or special allowances and requires authorization or planning for supplemental or special transportation facilities, and when such services are required, they usually do not occur in such variety or with such frequency as to create major problems of timing or coordination. 

 

Within general guidelines, employees select and apply appropriate travel guides, methods, techniques, and work sequences to effectively accomplish the work.  The majority of assignments are performed without technical assistance, but unusually difficult travel situations or problem cases encountered during the course of the work are referred to the supervisor before decision or commitment.  Review of work is for compliance with regulatory guides and program policies and for soundness of decisions and conclusions.

 

01533 TRAVEL CLERK III 

  

At this level, all major modes of transportation are used, as most individual trips involve combinations of more than one mode.  Travel is varied, often not recurrent and periodically requires planning for relatively inaccessible intermediate or destination points.  Routings are diverse and there is a necessity for frequent rerouting, re-planning, or rearranging, with many side trips requiring changes in modes of travel and creating substantial difficulty in routing and scheduling connections. 

 

A substantial amount of travel involves special allowances or requires authorization and planning for supplementary or special transportation facilities.  It is frequently difficult to obtain the required information. 

 

The incumbent is characterized by independence of action, with very little instruction, guidance, and review, except for review of accomplishments of broad objectives and conformance to policy.  The incumbent is viewed as the authority on travel matters, including the furnishing of advice and information to travelers, administrative officials and others; and has responsibility as the principal liaison with all elements, carriers, and facilities. 

 

12190 MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN

 

The Medical Record Technician (Medical Record Administrator) maintains medical records of hospital and clinic patients, reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy, codes diseases, operations, diagnoses and treatments, compiles medical care and census data for statistical reports, and maintains indexes on patient, disease, operation, and other categories.  The Medical Record Technician directs routine operation of medical record department, files, or directs Medical Record Clerk to file, patient records, maintains flow of medical records and reports to departments, and may assist medical staff in special studies or research. 

 

12160 MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK 

 

The Medical Record Clerk compiles, verifies, and files medical records of hospital or clinic patients and compiles statistics for use in reports and surveys, prepares folders and maintains records of newly admitted patients.  Reviews contents of patients' medical record folders, assembles into standard order, and files according to established procedure, reviews inpatient and emergency room records to insure presence of required reports and physicians' signatures, and routes incomplete records to appropriate personnel for completion or prepares reports of incomplete records to notify administration, checks list of discharged patients to insure receipt of all current records, compiles daily and periodic statistical data, such as admissions, discharges, deaths, births, and types of treatment rendered. This technician will also record diagnoses and treatments, including operations performed, for use in completing hospital insurance billing forms maintain death log, type and process birth certificates, assist other workers with coding of records, make copies of medical records, using duplicating equipment, and may schedule and post results of laboratory tests to records. 

 

01141            MESSENGER  (COURIER)

 

The Messenger Courier delivers messages, documents, packages and mail to various business concerns or governmental agencies.  An employee in this role may perform the following:  miscellaneous errands, such as carrying mail within the base and sorting or opening incoming and outgoing mail, obtain receipts for articles delivered and keep a log of items received and delivered, or deliver items to offices and departments within an establishment.  The Messenger Courier may use a bicycle, golf cart, or motorcycle to perform these duties.  

 

(Note:  Employees who regularly perform driving duties should be classified as a Driver Courier, which is listed under Transportation.)

 

01090   DUPLICATING MACHINE OPERATOR 

 

This position operates one or more photocopying, photographic, mimeograph and duplicating office machines to make copies of documents such as letters, reports, directives, manuals, articles and bulletins.  Additional responsibilities include:  operating small binding machines, performing clerical duties associated with the request for printing and photographic services, preparing assembly sheets, printing requisitions with specifications for printing and binding, recording, delivering and collecting work.  The Duplicating Machine Operator performs minor repairs preventive maintenance, and maintains an inventory of supplies and reproduction equipment paying particular attention to important variables indicated by trade name of machine.

 

01060   DISPATCHER, MOTOR VEHICLE

 

This position is responsible for the assignment of motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of freight or passengers, and compiles lists of available vehicles.  The assignment of vehicles is determined by factors such as length and purpose of trip, freight or passenger requirements, and preference of user.  Additional responsibilities include the issuance of keys, record sheets, and driver credentials.  The Dispatcher records time of departure, destination, cargo, expected time of return and investigates overdue vehicles.  The Dispatcher may confer with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed or damaged merchandise, maintain record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses.  The Dispatcher may establish service or delivery routes, supervise loading and unloading, issue equipment to drivers, (such as hand trucks, dollies, and blankets), direct activities of drivers, assign helpers to drivers, work at vehicle distribution centers, and assign vehicles to customer agencies. 

 

 14041 COMPUTER OPERATOR I

 

The Computer Operator I works under close personal supervision and is provided detailed written or oral guidance before and during assignments.  As instructed, this worker resolves common operating problems and may serve as an assistant operator working under close supervision or performing a portion of a more senior operator's work.  

 

14042 COMPUTER OPERATOR II

 

The Computer Operator II processes scheduled routines that present few difficult operating problems (e.g., infrequent or easily resolved error conditions).  In response to computer output instructions or error conditions, this worker applies standard operating or corrective procedure, refers problems that do not respond to preplanned procedure, and may serve as an assistant operator, working under general supervision. 

 

14043 COMPUTER OPERATOR III

 

The Computer Operator III processes a range of scheduled routines.  In addition to operating the system and resolving common error conditions, this worker diagnoses and acts on machine stoppage and error conditions not fully covered by existing procedures and guidelines (e.g., resetting switches and other controls or making mechanical adjustments to maintain or restore equipment operations).  In response to computer output instructions or error conditions, the Computer Operator III may deviate from standard procedures if standard procedures do not provide a solution and refers problems which do not respond to corrective procedures to a person of supervisory or higher individual contributor level. 

 

14044 COMPUTER OPERATOR IV

 

The Computer Operator IV adapts to a variety of nonstandard problems that require extensive operator intervention (e.g. frequent introduction of new programs, applications, or procedures).  In response to computer output instructions or error conditions, this worker chooses or devises a course of action from among several alternatives and alters or deviates from standard procedures if standard procedures do not provide a solution (e.g. reassigning equipment in order to work around faulty equipment or transfer channels); then refers problems if necessary.  Typically, completed work is submitted to users without supervisory review. 

 

14045 COMPUTER OPERATOR V

 

The Computer Operator V resolves a variety of difficult operating problems (e.g. making unusual equipment connections and rarely used equipment and channel configurations to direct processing through or around problems in equipment, circuits, or channels or reviewing test run requirements and developing unusual system configurations that will allow test programs to process without interfering with ongoing job requirements).  In response to computer output instructions and error conditions or to avoid loss of information or to conserve computer time, operator deviates from standard procedures.  Such actions may materially alter the computer unit's production plans.  This operator may spend considerable time away from the control station providing technical assistance to lower level operators and assisting programmers, systems analysts, and subject matter specialists with resolution of problems. 

 

14070            COMPUTER PROGRAMMER (Occupational Base)

 

The Computer Programmer performs programming services for establishments or for outside organizations that may contract for services, converts specifications (precise descriptions) about business or scientific problems into a sequence of detailed instructions to solve problems by electronic data processing (EDP) equipment, i.e. digital computers; draws program flow charts to describe the processing of data, and develops the precise steps and processing logic which, when entered into the computer in coded language (COBOL, FORTRAN, or other programming language) to cause the manipulation of data to achieve desired results.  The Computer Programmer tests and corrects programs, prepares instructions for operators who control the computer during runs, modifies programs to increase operating efficiency or to respond to changes in work processes, and maintains records to document program development and revisions.

 

At levels I, II and III, Computer Programmers may also perform programming analysis such as: gathering facts from users to define their business or scientific problems, and to investigate the feasibility of solving problems through new or modified computer programs; developing specifications for data inputs, flow, actions, decisions, and outputs; and participating on a continuing basis in the overall program planning along with other EDP personnel and users.  In contrast, at level IV, some programming analysis must be performed as part of the programming assignment. The analysis duties are identified in a separate paragraph at levels I, II, III, and IV. However, the systems requirements are defined by systems analysts or scientists. 

 

Positions are classified into levels based on the following definitions:

  

14071 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER I  

 

The Computer Programmer I assists higher level staff by performing elementary programming tasks which concern limited and simple data items and steps which closely follow patterns of previous work done in the organization, e.g. drawing flow charts, writing operator instructions, or coding and testing routines to accumulate counts, tallies, or summaries.  This worker may perform routine programming assignments (as described in Level II) under close supervision. 

 

In addition to assisting higher level staff, the Computer Programmer I may perform elementary fact-finding concerning a specified work process, e.g., a file of clerical records which is treated as a unit (invoices, requisitions, or purchase orders, etc.) and then report findings to higher level staff.  May receive training in elementary fact-finding.  Detailed step-by-step instructions are given for each task, and any deviation must be authorized by a supervisor.  Work is closely monitored in progress and reviewed in detail upon completion. 

 

14072 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER II

 

At this level, initial assignments are designed to develop competence in applying established programming procedures to routine problems.  This Computer Programmer performs routine programming assignments that do not require skilled background experience but do require knowledge of established programming procedures and data processing requirements, and works according to clear-cut and complete specifications.  The data are refined, and the format of the final product is very similar to that of the input, or is well defined when significantly different, i.e., there are few, if any, problems with interrelating varied records and outputs. 

 

The Computer Programmer II maintains and modifies routine programs, makes approved changes by amending program flow charts, developing detailed processing logic, and coding changes, tests and documents modifications and writes operator instructions, may write routine new programs using prescribed specifications, and may confer with EDP personnel to clarify procedures, processing logic, etc. 

 

In addition, the Computer Programmer II may evaluate simple interrelationships in the immediate programming area confers with user representatives to gain an understanding of the situation sufficient to formulate the needed change, and implements the change upon approval of the supervisor or higher level staff.  The incumbent is provided with charts, narrative descriptions of the functions performed, an approved statement of the product desired (e.g., a change in a local establishment report), and the inputs, outputs, and record formats.  This Worker reviews objectives and assignment details with higher level staff to insure thorough understanding; uses judgment in selecting among authorized procedures and seeks assistance when guidelines are inadequate, significant deviations are proposed, or when unanticipated problems arise.  Work is usually monitored in progress, and all work is reviewed upon completion for accuracy and compliance with standards. 

 

 

 

 

 

14073 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER III

 

As a fully qualified Computer Programmer, this Worker applies standard programming procedures and detailed knowledge of pertinent subject matter in a programming area such as a record keeping operation (supply, personnel and payroll, inventory, purchasing, insurance payments, depositor accounts, etc.); a well-defined statistical or scientific problem; or other standardized operation or problem.  The incumbent works according to approved statements of requirements and detailed specifications. 

 

While the data are clear cut, related, and equally available, there may be substantial interrelationships of a variety of records and several varied sequences of formats are usually produced.  The programs developed or modified typically are linked to several other programs in that the output of one becomes the input for another.  This Computer Programmer recognizes probable interactions of other related programs with the assigned program(s) and is familiar with related system software and computer equipment, and solves conventional programming problems, (In small organizations, may maintain programs that concern or combine several operations, i.e. users, or develop programs where there is one primary user and the others give input.) 

 

The Computer Programmer III performs such duties as developing, modifying, and maintaining assigned programs, designing and implementing modifications to the interrelation of files and records within programs in consultations with higher-level staff.  This Worker monitors the operation of assigned programs and responds to problems by diagnosing and correcting errors in logic and coding; implements and/or maintains assigned portions of a scientific programming project, applying established scientific programming techniques to well-defined mathematical, statistical, engineering, or other scientific problems usually requiring the translation of mathematical notation into processing logic and code.  (Scientific programming includes assignments such as: using predetermined physical laws expressed in mathematical terms to relate one set of data to another; the routine storage and retrieval of field test data, and using procedures for real-time command and control, scientific data reduction, signal processing, or similar areas.)  This Programmer tests, documents work, writes and maintains operator instructions for assigned programs, and confers with other EDP personnel to obtain or provide factual data. 

 

In addition, this Programmer may carry out fact-finding and programming analysis of a single activity or routine problem, applying established procedures where the nature of the program, feasibility, computer equipment, and programming language have already been decided.  Job tasks may require the incumbent to analyze present performance of the program and take action to correct deficiencies based on discussion with the user and consultation with and approval of the supervisor or higher-level staff.  This Programmer may assist in the review and analysis of detailed program specifications, and in program design to meet changes in work processes. 

 

The Computer Programmer III works independently under specified objectives; applies judgment in devising program logic and in selecting and adapting standard programming procedures, resolves problems and deviations according to established practices, and obtains advice where precedents are unclear or not available.  This Worker, may guide or instruct lower level programmers; supervise technicians and others who assist in specific assignments, works on complex programs under close direction of higher level staff or supervisor, and may assist higher level staff by independently performing moderately complex tasks assigned, and performing complex tasks under close supervision.  Work at a level above this is deemed Supervisory or Individual Contributor.  Completed work is reviewed for conformance to standards, timeliness, and efficiency.

 

14074   COMPUTER PROGRAMMER IV

 

The Computer Programmer IV applies expertise in programming procedures to complex programs; recommends the redesign of programs, investigates and analyzes feasibility and program requirements, and develops programming specifications.  Assigned programs typically affect a broad multi-user computer system which meets the data processing needs of a broad area (e.g., manufacturing, logistics planning, finance management, human resources, or material management) or a computer system for a project in engineering, research, accounting, statistics, etc.  This Programmer plans the full range of programming actions to produce several interrelated but different products from numerous and diverse data elements, which are usually from different sources; solves difficult programming problems, and uses knowledge of pertinent system software, computer equipment, work processes, regulations, and management practices. 

 

This Programmer performs such duties as: developing, modifying, and maintains complex programs; designs and implements the interrelations of files and records within programs which will effectively fit into the overall design of the project; works with problems or concepts and develops programs for the solution to major scientific computational problems requiring the analysis and development of logical or mathematical descriptions of functions to be programmed; and develops occasional special programs, e.g. a critical path analysis program to assist in managing a special project.  This Worker tests, documents, and writes operating instructions for all work, confers with other EDP personnel to secure information, investigate and resolve problems, and coordinates work efforts. 

 

In addition, this incumbent performs such programming analyses as: investigating the feasibility of alternate program design approaches to determine the best balanced solution, e.g., one that will best satisfy immediate user needs, facilitate subsequent modification, and conserve resources.  Duties include the following:  assisting user personnel in defining problems or needs, determining work organization on typical maintenance projects and smaller scale, working on limited new projects, the necessary files and records, and their interrelation with the program or working on large or more complicated projects, and participating as a team member along with other EDP personnel and users, holding responsibility for a portion of the project. 

 

The Computer Programmer IV works independently under overall objectives and direction, apprising the supervisor about progress and unusual complications and modifying and adapting precedent solutions and proven approaches.  Guidelines include constraints imposed by the related programs with which the incumbent's programs must be meshed.  Completed work is reviewed for timeliness, compatibility with other work, and effectiveness in meeting requirements.  This Worker may function as team leader or supervise a few lower level programmers or technicians on assigned work.  

 

14100            COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST (Occupational Base)

 

The Computer Systems Analyst analyzes business or scientific problems for resolution through electronic data processing, gathers information from users, defines work problems, and, if feasible, designs a system of computer programs and procedures to resolve the problems.  This Worker develops complete specifications or enables other Computer Programmers to prepare required programs and analyzes subject-matter operations to be automated; specifies number and types of records, files, and documents to be used and outputs to be produced; prepares work diagrams and data flow charts; coordinates tests of the system and participates in trial runs of new and revised systems; and recommends computer equipment changes to obtain more effective operations.  The Computer Systems Analyst may also write the computer programs.

 

Positions are classified into levels based on the following definitions:

 

14101 COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST I

 

At this level, initial assignments are designed to expand practical experience in applying systems analysis techniques and procedures.  This Analyst provides several phases of the required systems analysis where the nature of the system is predetermined, uses established fact-finding approaches, knowledge of pertinent work processes and procedures, and familiarity with related computer programming practices, system software, and computer equipment. 

 

This Worker carries out fact finding and analyses as assigned, (usually of a single activity or a routine problem); applies established procedures where the nature of the system, feasibility, computer equipment and programming language have already been decided; may assist a higher level systems analyst by preparing the detailed specifications required by computer programmers from information developed by the higher level analyst, and may research routine user problems and solve them by modifying the existing system when the solutions follow clear precedents.  When cost and deadline estimates are required, results receive closer review. 

 

The supervisor defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines.  Incumbents work independently; adapt guides to specific situations; resolve problems and deviations according to established practices; and obtain advice where precedents are unclear or not available.  Completed work is reviewed for conformance to requirements, timeliness, and efficiency.  This position may supervise technicians and others who assist in specific assignments.  Work at a level above this is deemed Supervisory or Individual Contributor.

 

14102 COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST II

 

This Analyst applies systems analysis and design skills in an area such as a record keeping or scientific operation.  A system of several varied sequences or formats is usually developed, e.g. the analyst develops systems for maintaining depositor accounts in a bank, maintaining accounts receivable in a retail establishment, maintaining inventory accounts in a manufacturing or wholesale establishment, or processing a limited problem in a scientific project.  This position requires competence in most phases of system analysis and knowledge of pertinent system software and computer equipment and of the work processes, applicable regulations, workload, and practices of the assigned subject-matter area.  Job duties require the incumbent to be able to recognize probable interactions of related computer systems and predict impact of a change in assigned system. 

 

The Computer Systems Analyst II reviews proposals which consist of objectives, scope, and user expectations; gathers facts, analyzes data, and prepares a project synopsis which compares alternatives in terms of cost, time, availability of equipment and personnel, and recommends a course of action; upon approval of synopsis, prepares specifications for development of computer programs.  Duties also include the ability to determine and resolve data processing problems and coordinate the work with program, users, etc.  This worker orients user personnel on new or changed procedures, may conduct special projects such as data element and code standardization throughout a broad system, working under specific objectives and bringing to the attention of the supervisor any unusual problems or controversies. 

 

In this position, the incumbent works independently under overall project objectives and requirements, and apprises supervisor about progress and unusual complications.  Guidelines usually include existing systems and the constraints imposed by related systems with which the incumbent's work must be meshed.  This worker adapts design approaches successfully used in precedent systems, works on a segment of a complex data processing scheme or broad system, as described for Computer Systems Analyst, level III, works independently on routine assignments and receives instructions and guidance on complex assignments.  Work is reviewed for accuracy of judgment, compliance with instructions, and to insure proper alignment with the overall system.  Completed work is reviewed for timeliness, compatibility with other work, and effectiveness in meeting requirements.  This analyst may provide functional direction to lower level assistants on assigned work.

 

14103 COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST III

 

The Computer Systems Analyst III applies systems analysis and design techniques to complex computer systems in a broad area such as manufacturing, finance management, engineering, accounting, or statistics, logistics planning, material management, etc.  Usually, there are multiple users of the system; however, there may be complex one-user systems, e.g., for engineering or research projects.  This position requires competence in all phases of systems analysis techniques, concepts, and methods and knowledge of available system software, computer equipment, and the regulations, structure, techniques, and management practices of one or more subject-matter areas.  Since input data usually come from diverse sources, this worker is responsible for recognizing probable conflicts and integrating diverse data elements and sources, and produces innovative solutions for a variety of complex problems. 

 

The Computer Systems Analyst III maintains and modifies complex systems or develops new subsystems such as an integrated production scheduling, inventory control, cost analysis, or sales analysis record in which every item of each type is automatically processed through the full system of records.  The incumbent guides users in formulating requirements, advises on alternatives and on the implications of new or revised data processing systems, analyzes resulting user project proposals, identifies omissions and errors in requirements and conducts feasibility studies.  This analyst recommends optimum approach and develops system design for approved projects, interprets information and informally arbitrates between system users when conflicts exist.  This worker may serve as lead analyst in a design subgroup, directing and integrating the work of one or two lower level analysts, each responsible for several programs.  Supervision and nature of review are similar to level II; existing systems provide precedents for the operation of new subsystems. 

 

14160            PERSONAL COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

 

The Personal Computer Support Technician provides support to distributed PC/networking environment including installation, testing, repair, and troubleshooting for stand-alone PCs, PCs linked to networks, printers, and other computer peripherals.  Support responsibilities include software installation, and configurations.  This technician performs technical, operational, and training support to users of personal computers either by telephone, or on-site for PC desktop hardware and software packages.  Job duties require the technician to install and test personal computers, printers, and other peripherals, configure operating system, load shrink-wrap programs and other application software programs.  In this position, the incumbent troubleshoots computer problems, performs hardware and software diagnostics, coordinates needed repairs, resolves computer system problems, including coordination between users and components of a local area network, and participates in the evaluation of system configuration and software.

 

14150 PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

 

The Peripheral Equipment Operator operates peripheral equipment that directly supports digital computer operations.  Such equipment is uniquely and specifically designed for computer applications, but need not be physically or electronically connected to a computer.  Printers, plotters, tape readers, tape units or drives, disk units or drives, and data display units are examples of such equipment. 

 The following duties characterize the work of a Peripheral Equipment Operator:

 

a.   Loads printers and plotters with correct paper; adjusting controls for forms, thickness, tension, printing density, and location; and unloading hard copy;

 

b.   Labels tape reels, or disks; 

 

c. Checks labels and mounting and dismounting designated tape reels or disks on specified units or drives; 

 

d.   Sets controls which regulate operation of the equipment;

 

e.            Observes panel lights for warnings and error indications and taking appropriate action; 

 

f.            Examines tapes, cards, or other material for creases, tears or other defects that could cause processing problems. 

 

Excludes workers who monitor and operate a control console or a remote terminal, or whose duties are limited to operating decollators, busters, separators, or similar equipment.

 

 

21050            MATERIAL HANDLING LABORER

 

This person will perform physical tasks to transport or store materials or merchandise.  Duties involve one or more of the following: manually loading or unloading freight cars, trucks, or other transporting devices; unpacking, shelving, or placing items in proper storage locations; or transporting goods by hand truck, cart, or wheelbarrow.

 

Excluded from this definition are workers whose primary function involves:

 

a.       Participating directly in the production of goods (e.g., moving items from one

                 production station to another or placing them on or removing them from the

                 production  process); 

 

b.   Stocking merchandise for sale;

 

c.   Counting or routing merchandise; 

 

d.   Operating a crane or heavy-duty motorized vehicle such as forklift or truck;

 

e.   Loading and unloading ships (alongshore workers); 

 

f.        Traveling on trucks beyond the establishment's physical location to load or unload

      merchandise.

 

 

21130 SHIPPING/RECEIVING CLERK

 

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk performs clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping goods of the establishment in which employed and receiving incoming shipments.  In performing day-to-day, routine tasks, this worker follows established guidelines.  In handling unusual non-routine problems, this worker receives specific guidance from supervisor or other officials.  This incumbent may direct and coordinate the activities of other workers engaged in handling goods to be shipped or being received.  Shipping duties typically involve the following: verifying that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for shipment against documents; insuring that shipments are properly packaged, identified with shipping information, and loaded into transporting vehicles, and preparing and keeping records of goods shipped, e.g., manifests, bills of lading.  Receiving duties typically involve the following: verifying the correctness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records, checking for damaged goods, insuring that goods are appropriately identified for routing to departments within the establishment, and preparing and keeping records of goods received.

 

21110 SHIPPING PACKER 

 

Someone in this position prepares finished products for shipment or storage by placing them in shipping containers, the specific operations performed being dependent upon the type, size, and number of units to be packed, the type of container employed, and method of shipment.  Work requires the placing of items in shipping containers, and may involve one or more of the following:  knowledge of various items of stock in order to verify content, selection of appropriate type and size of container, inserting enclosures in container; using excelsior or other material to prevent breakage or damage, closing and sealing container, and applying labels or entering identifying data on container. 

 

Exclude packers who also make wooden boxes or crates. 

 

 

21150   STOCK CLERK

 

The Stock Clerk receives, stores, and issues equipment, materials, supplies, merchandise, foodstuffs, or tools, and compiles stock records of items in stockroom, warehouse or storage yard.  This worker sorts, or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on requisition or invoice, examines stock to verify conformance to specifications, stores articles in bins, on floor or on shelves, according to identifying information, such as style, size or type of material, fills orders or issues supplies from stock, prepares periodic, special or perpetual inventory of stock, and requisitions articles to fill incoming orders.  This worker also compiles reports on use of stock handling equipment, adjustments of inventory counts and stock records, spoilage of or damage to stock, location changes, and refusal of shipments, may mark identifying codes, figures, or letters on articles, may distribute stock among production workers, keeping records of material issued, may make adjustments or repairs to articles carried in stock, and may cut stock to site to fill order.

 

23470   LABORER 

 

The Laborer performs tasks that require mainly physical abilities and effort involving little or no specialized skill or prior work experience.  The following tasks are typical of this occupation: The Laborer loads and unloads trucks, and other conveyances, moves supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrow or hand truck;  stacks materials for storage or binning, collects refuse and salvageable materials, and digs, fills, and tamps earth excavations, The Laborer levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake, shovels concrete and snow; cleans culverts and ditches, cuts tree and brush; operates power lawnmowers, moves and arranges heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliance, moves heavy pieces of automotive, medical engineering, and other types of machinery and equipment, spreads sand and salt on icy roads and walkways, and picks up leaves and trash. 

 

21030   MATERIAL COORDINATOR 

 

The Material Coordinator coordinates and expedites flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules or department supervisors' priorities.  In this job, the Material Coordinator reviews production schedules and confers with department supervisors to determine material required or overdue and to locate material, requisitions material and establishes delivery sequences to departments according to job order priorities and anticipated availability of material; arranges for in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules, and with department supervisors for repair and assembly of material and its transportation to various departments, and examines material delivered to production departments to verify if type specified.  

 

This Worker may monitor and control movement of material and parts along conveyor system, using remote-control panel board, compute amount of material needed for specific job orders, applying knowledge of product and manufacturing processes and using adding machine; compile report of quantity and type of material on hand, move or transport material from one department to another, using hand or industrial truck; may compile perpetual production records in order to locate material in process of production, using manual or computerized system, and maintain employee records.

 

 21040 MATERIAL EXPEDITER

 

The Material Expediter executes the following: locates and moves materials and parts between work areas of plant to expedite processing of goods, according to pre-determined schedules and priorities, and keeps related record, reviews production schedules inventory reports, and work orders to determine types, quantities, and availability of required material and priorities of customer orders, confers with department supervisors to determine materials overdue and to inform them of location, availability, and condition of materials, locates and moves materials to specified production areas, using cart or hand truck, and records quantity and type of materials distributed and on hand.  Work may include the following tasks: directing Power-Truck Operator or Material Handling Laborer to expedite movement of materials between storage and production areas, compare work ticket specifications with material at work stations to verify appropriateness of material in use, prepare worker production records and timecards, and may update and maintain inventory records, using computer terminal. 

 

21071 ORDER FILLER

 

The Order Filler fills shipping or transfer orders for finished goods from stored merchandise in accordance with specifications on sales slips, customers' orders, or other instructions.  This worker may, in addition to filling orders and indicating items filled or omitted, keep records of outgoing orders, requisition additional stock or report short supplies to supervisor, and perform other related duties.

 

21020 FORKLIFT OPERATOR 

 

The Forklift Operator operates a manually controlled gasoline, electric or liquid propane gas powered forklift to transport goods and materials of all kinds within a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or other establishment.

 

21410   WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST

 

As directed, the Warehouse Specialist performs a variety of warehousing duties that require an understanding of the establishment's storage plan.  Work involves most of the following: verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages, routing materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods, rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials, examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage, removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment.  This worker may operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties. 

 

Note:  Exclude workers whose primary duties involve shipping and receiving work (see Shipping/Receiving Clerk), order filling (see Order Filler), or operating forklifts (see Forklift Operator). 

 

99050 DESK CLERK 

 

The Desk Clerk performs any combination of the following duties for guests of hotel, motel, or other lodging facility: registers and assigns rooms to guests, issues and receives room keys, date-stamps, sorts, and racks incoming mail and messages;  receives and transmits messages using equipment such as telephone switchboard, console, telegraph, and teletype, answers inquiries pertaining to establishment services, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions, keeps records of room availability and guests' accounts, computes bills, collects payments, and makes changes for guests. The Desk Clerk makes and confirms room reservations, may post charges such as room, food, liquor, or telephone to casebooks by hand or machine, make restaurant, transportation, or entertainment reservations, and arrange for tours, may deposit guests’ valuables in safe or safe-deposit box, and may sell tobacco, candy, and newspapers.

 

13058            LIBRARY TECHNICIAN  

 

The Library Technician provides information service such as answering questions regarding card catalogs and assists in the use of bibliographic tools, such as Library of Congress catalog.  The incumbent performs routine cataloging of library materials, files cards in catalog drawers according to system used, answers routine inquiries, and refers persons requiring professional assistance to Librarian.  This Technician verifies bibliographic information on order requests, works or directs workers in maintenance of stacks or in section of department or division with tasks such as ordering or receiving section of acquisitions department, card preparation activities in catalog department, or limited loan or reserve desk operation of circulation department. 

 

13071 PHOTOGRAPHER I 

 

The Photographer I takes routine pictures in situations where several shots can be taken.  This Photographer uses standard still cameras for pictures lacking complications, such as speed, motion, color contrast, or lighting.  Photographs are taken for identification, employee publications, information, or publicity purposes.  Workers must be able to focus, center, and provide simple flash-type lighting for an uncomplicated photograph.  Typical subjects are employees who are photographed for identification, award ceremonies, interviews, banquets or meetings; or external views of machinery, supplies, equipment, building, damaged shipments, or other subjects photographed to record conditions.  Assignments usually are performed without direct guidance due to the clear and simple nature of the desired photograph.

 

13072 PHOTOGRAPHER II 

 

This Photographer uses standard still cameras, commonly available lighting equipment and related techniques to take photographs, which involve limited problems of speed, motion, color contrast, or lighting.  Typically, the subjects photographed are similar to those at Level I, but the technical aspects require more skill.  Based on clear-cut objectives, this Worker determines shutter speeds, lens settings and filters, camera angles, exposure times, and type of film.  This position requires familiarity with the situation gained from similar past experience to arrange for specific emphasis, balanced lighting, and correction for distortion, etc., as needed.  The Photographer II may use 16mm or 35mm motion picture cameras for simple shots such as moving equipment or individuals at work or meetings, where available or simple artificial lighting is used.  Ordinarily, there is opportunity for repeated shots or for retakes if the original exposure is unsatisfactory.  This Photographer consults with supervisor or photographers that are more experienced when problems are anticipated. 

 

13073 PHOTOGRAPHER III 

 

The Photographer III selects from a range of standard photographic equipment for assignments demanding exact renditions, normally without opportunity for later retakes, when there are specific problems or uncertainties concerning lighting, exposure time, color, artistry, etc.  Job tasks require this worker to discuss technical requirements with operating officials or supervisor and customize treatment for each situation according to a detailed request, vary camera processes and techniques, and use the setting and background to produce esthetics, as well as accurate and informative pictures.  Typically, standard equipment is used at this level, although "specialized" photography can be performed using some special-purpose equipment under closer supervision. 

 

In typical assignments, the Photographer III photographs the following: (1) drawings, charts, maps, textiles, etc., requiring accurate computation of reduction ratios and exposure times and precise equipment adjustments;  (2) tissue specimens in fine detail and exact color when color and condition of the tissue may deteriorate rapidly;  (3) medical or surgical procedures or conditions which normally cannot be recaptured;  (4) machine or motor parts to show wear or corrosion in minute wires or gears; (5) specialized real estate, goods and products for catalogs or listings when salability is enhanced by the photography; (6) work, construction sites, or patrons in prescribed detail to substantiate legal claims, contracts, etc.; (7) artistic or technical design layouts requiring precise equipment settings; and (8) fixed objects on the ground or air-to-air objects which must be captured quickly and require directing the pilot to get the correct angle of approach.  This person works independently; solves most problems through consultations with more experienced photographers, if available, or through reference sources.

 

13074 PHOTOGRAPHER IV 

 

The Photographer IV uses special-purpose cameras and related equipment for assignments in which the photographer usually makes all the technical decisions, although the objective of the pictures is determined by operating officials.  This Worker conceives and plans the technical photographic effects desired by operating officials and discusses modifications and improvements to their original ideas in light of the potential and limits of the equipment, improvises photographic methods and techniques or selects and alters secondary photographic features (e.g., scenes, backgrounds, colors, lighting).  Many assignments afford only one opportunity to photograph the subject.  Typical examples of equipment used at this level include ultra-high speed, motion picture production, studio television, animation cameras, specialized still and graphic cameras, electronic timing and triggering devices, etc. 

 

Some assignments are characterized by extremes in light values and the use of complicated equipment.  This photographer sets up precise photographic measurement and control equipment; uses high speed color photography, synchronized stroboscopic (interval) light sources, and/or timed electronic triggering; operates equipment from a remote point; or arranges and uses cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.  In other assignments, selects and sets up motion picture or television cameras and accessories and shoots a part of a production or a sequence of scenes, or takes special scenes to be used for background or special effects in the production.  This person works under guidelines and requirements of the subject-matter area to be photographed, and consults with supervisors only when dealing with highly unusual problems or altering existing equipment. 

 

13075 PHOTOGRAPHER V 

 

As a top technical expert, the Photographer V exercises imagination and creative ability in response to photography situations requiring novel and unprecedented treatment.  This worker typically performs one or more of the following assignments: (1) develops and adapts photographic equipment or processes to meet new and unprecedented situations, e.g. works with engineers and physicists to develop and modify equipment for use in extreme conditions such as excessive heat or cold, radiation, high altitude, under water, wind and pressure tunnels, or explosions; (2) plans and organizes the overall technical photographic coverage for a variety of events and developments in phases of a scientific, industrial, medical, or research project; or (3) creates desired illusions or emotional effects by developing trick or special effects photography for novel situations requiring a high degree of ingenuity and imaginative camera work to heighten, simulate, or alter reality. 

 

The Photographer V Independently develops, plans, and organizes the overall technical photographic aspects of assignments in collaboration with operating officials who are responsible for project substance.  This worker uses imagination and creative ability to implement objectives within the capabilities and limitations of cameras and equipment, may exercise limited control over the substance of events to be photographed by staging actions, suggesting behavior of the principals, and rehearsing activities before photographs are taken. 

 

13047   LIBRARIAN  

 

The Librarian maintains library collections of books, serial publications, and documents, audiovisual and other materials and assists groups and individuals in locating and obtaining materials, furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules and services, explains and assists in use of reference sources, such as card or book catalog, or book and periodical indexes to locate information.  This worker issues and receives materials for circulation or use in library, assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials, maintains reference and circulation materials.  The Librarian also answers correspondence on special reference subjects, may compile list of library materials according to subjects or interests, and may select, order, catalog and classify materials. 

 

13010 EXHIBITS SPECIALIST (Occupational Base)

 

The Exhibits Specialist constructs and installs exhibit structures, electric wiring, and fixtures of materials, such as wood, plywood, and fiberglass, using hand tools and power tools.  This Specialist studies sketches or scale drawings for temporary or permanent display or exhibit structures to determine type, amount, and cost of material needed.  The Specialist confers with exhibit planning and art personnel to discuss structural feasibility of plans and to suggest alternate methods of displaying objects in exhibit; cuts, assembles, and fastens parts to construct framework, panels, shelves, and other exhibit components of specified materials, using hand tools and power tools.  The Exhibits Specialist sprays or brushes paint, enamel, varnish, or other finish on structures, or creates special effects by applying finish with cloth, sponge, or fingers to prepare structure for addition of fittings.

 

This Specialist would mount fittings and fixtures, such as shelves, panel boards, and shadow boxes to framework, using hand tools or adhesives; install electrical wiring, fixtures, apparatus, audiovisual components, or control equipment in framework, according to design specifications, install or affix murals, photographs, graphs, mounted legend materials, and graphics in framework or on fixtures assembles.  Typically, the Exhibits Specialist duties also include the following: installing or arranging structures in exhibit galleries working with maintenance and installation personnel, tests electrical, electronic, and mechanical components of exhibit structure to verify operation, may maintain inventory of building materials, tools, and equipment, and order supplies as needed for construction of exhibit fixtures; assigning duties to, and supervising work of carpentry, electrical, and other craft workers engaged in constructing and installing exhibit components. 

 

13011 EXHIBITS SPECIALIST I 

 

At this level, the Exhibits Specialist brings to the job manual dexterity, mechanical skill, and/or artistic skill, plus aptitude for learning exhibits techniques.  They perform duties related to the fabrication, finishing and repair of exhibits while acquiring training in museum or exhibits techniques.

 

13012 EXHIBITS SPECIALIST II 

 

At this level, the Exhibits Specialist perform independently the phases of work in which they are proficient, and receive training in the more complex processes.  Duties relate to the fabrication, finishing and maintenance of exhibits that require a high degree of manual dexterity and moderate but varied artistic skills.  Generally, they work from accurate scale drawings, blueprints or sketches with instructions as to the materials to be used and the colors to be matched.  On the phases of the work with which they are thoroughly familiar, and within the framework of accepted and proven methods and techniques, there is considerable latitude of choice in execution.  The supervisor checks their work at the completion of each phase on work that involves several processes or stages of development.

 

13013 EXHIBITS SPECIALIST III 

 

At this level, the Exhibits Specialist is responsible for the construction of portions of more complex exhibits, such as models, three-dimensional training aids, or complex exhibit cases and other exhibit furniture.  Complexity of work may be indicated by: (a) subject matter which requires extensive study and search of the literature; (b) the need to demonstrate the significance of an event or development; (c) the need to present the development or evaluation of an event; and (d) subject matter involving several disciplines.  Another area of work at this level includes the planning of detailed work processes and actual restoration work on historic structures or valuable items, or the construction of replicas or models requiring greater skill than is required for the work at the Exhibits Specialist II level.  At level III, Exhibits Specialists are comparatively free to use judgment in selecting work methods and materials, and developing techniques and color schemes. 

 

13040            ILLUSTRATOR (Occupational Base)

 

The Illustrator prepares illustrations and drawings using common art media to depict medical and scientific subjects or technical equipment, renders preliminary or final products such as assembly and component drawings, exploded views, functional, perspective and isometric drawings, and schematic diagrams from rough sketches or notes provided by subject matter specialists, using art media such as oil, water color or pen-and-ink.  This person lays out proposed illustrations in conformity with established style and format taking into account perspective, angle of view, and artistic effect, discusses illustration or drawing at various stages of completion with higher-grade illustrator or supervisor, and makes changes as necessary.

 

13041 ILLUSTRATOR I  

 

Duties for this position require the ability to use common media such as tempera, oils, pen-and-ink, or pencil with average skill.  The Illustrator I copies drawings, either by tracing or freehand; applies coloring or wash to line drawings; letters by hand or by use of templates, and does detail or background work on illustrations which have been prepared by an illustrator of higher grade.  When working with scientific subjects and technical equipment this Illustrator acquires basic knowledge of subject matter field and develops information about the field of work that will be illustrated.  When working in the general fields of illustrating, someone in this position acquires necessary information about subject of the illustrations or applies general knowledge to the subject. 

 

13042 ILLUSTRATOR II  

 

The Illustrator II usually is assigned to projects involving several of the common art media such as pen-and-ink, pencil, tempera, wash, oils, and airbrush over a period of time.  These projects require the Illustrator to be proficient in the use of these media and in executing acceptable drawings in many styles.  Generally, Illustrator II executes drawings that have been conceived by others and presented in the form of rough sketches.  This illustrator does not exercise an extensive knowledge of the subject matter involved when preparing medical, scientific or technical equipment illustrations, but does acquire information about the subject assigned to illustrate and develop a background of subject matter knowledge through carrying out these illustrating assignments.  However, the kind of illustrating work assigned does not require an extensive prior knowledge about the subjects illustrated. 

 

 

13043 ILLUSTRATOR III 

 

The projects to which the Illustrator III are assigned, usually involve several of the common art media (as in the case of Illustrator II), but the illustrations themselves typically require a higher degree of skill in the use of many of the media.  This degree of skill is required for the following reasons:  (a) the speed with which the illustration must be completed requires the ability to work quickly and competently in order to produce an acceptable finished product within the available time limit.  (b) The illustration calls for the use of fine detail, special artistic effects, or an unusual use of the chosen medium or;  (c) The method of reproduction, how the illustration will be used, or the information or artistic results desired, calls for exceptional care and skill in the use of the medium. 

 

The themes illustrated may be either concrete in nature or they may represent ideas and abstract concepts.  The illustrations differ from those typical of Illustrator II in that they are expected to interpret the publications, chart, poster, or exhibit in which they appear, while Illustrator II presents factual, rather than interpretative material.  Illustrator III is required to have knowledge of a specialized subject matter field such as medicine, science, or technical equipment, and will prepare illustrations that are designed to reproduce the appearance of specific medical or scientific specimens or of pieces of technical equipment.

 

13054 LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 

 

The Library Information Technology Systems Administrator administers and supports daily operational requirements of library and information computer network systems including workstation, file servers, and web servers.  Duties typically involve the installation of hardware, software, systems upgrades, network accounts, network security, and web page design, interface and updates, planning and implementing long-range automation plan, period reports, and local system design documentation.  This Administrator trains staff on software applicable to their position, assists patrons with information technology, and provides instruction on computers and applications.

 

 

 

 

13058   LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 

 

The Library Technician provides information service such as answering questions regarding card catalogs and assists in the use of bibliographic tools, such as Library of Congress catalog.  The incumbent performs routine cataloging of library materials, files cards in catalog drawers according to system used, answers routine inquiries, and refers persons requiring professional assistance to Librarian.  This Technician verifies bibliographic information on order requests, works or directs workers in maintenance of stacks or in section of department or division with tasks such as ordering or receiving section of acquisitions department, card preparation activities in catalog department, or limited loan or reserve desk operation of circulation department. 

                       

13060 MEDIA SPECIALIST (Occupational Base)

 

The Media Specialist maintains functionality (expiration dates, incorrect labeling, etc.) for a variety of media sources, e.g., tapes, cassettes, microfiche, film, and compact disks/DVDs, in addition to introduction of new media technology.  Troubleshoots and resolves media errors and data processing problems; lower level media specialists focus on preplanned procedures when troubleshooting, while higher level media specialist may deviate from standard operating procedures.

 

13061 MEDIA SPECIALIST I  

 

The Media Specialist I maintains library of media (tapes, cassettes and microfiche), which presents few difficult data processing problems (e.g. damaged media or misplaced media).  In response to data processing problems, this person applies data processing or corrective procedures, refers problems which do not have preplanned procedures, and works under general supervision of the higher-level Media Specialists.

 

13062 MEDIA SPECIALIST II

 

This Specialist maintains a range of media (tapes, cassettes and microfiche).  In addition to maintaining the media library and resolving common data processing problems, the incumbent diagnoses and acts on media errors not fully covered by existing procedures and guidelines (e.g., tape, disposition or making mechanical adjustments to maintain or restore media equipment).  In response to media error reports, this Worker may deviate from standard procedures if standard procedures do not provide a solution and refers still-unresolved problems to Media Specialist III.

 

13063 MEDIA SPECIALIST III  

 

The Media Specialist III adapts to a variety of nonstandard problems that require extensive specialist assistance (e.g., expiration date on media, media internally labeled incorrectly or frequent introduction of new media technology).  In response to media error conditions, this Worker chooses or devises a course of action from among processing tanks and dryer, around polished drum, and onto take-up reel.  The specialist turns valves to fill tanks with premixed solutions such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches, and washes, moves thermostatic control to keep steam-heated drum at specified temperature, and splices sensitized paper to leaders using tape.  The specialist then starts machine and throws switches to synchronize drive speeds of processing and drying units, compares processed prints with color standard, reports variations to control department, adds specified amount of chemicals to renew solutions, and maintains production records. 

 

13110 VIDEO TELECONFERENCE TECHNICIAN  

 

The Video Teleconference Technician operates video teleconferencing equipment including powering up teleconferencing equipment, checking equipment for proper operation, setting audio levels, positioning camera functions, performing secure or non-secure setup; operate or assist in operating session control panel, studio control unit, and high-resolution graphics.  Job tasks require this technician to provide assistance to users in conducting video teleconference sessions, which may include conference preparation, and monitor VTC equipment and system performance, reporting equipment and network problems to appropriate parties for maintenance or repair.  The Video Teleconference Technician’s responsibilities may include operation of briefing computers, projectors or other audiovisual equipment in conjunction with video teleconferencing services; may include scheduling video teleconferencing sessions, training personnel in operation of video teleconferencing equipment, and other audiovisual equipment associated with video teleconferencing services.

 

30360 PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT (Occupational Base)

 

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant performs a variety of legal assistance duties in an office providing legal assistance to attorneys or litigation teams.  The Paralegal Assistant analyzes the legal impact of legislative developments and administrative and judicial decisions, opinions, determinations, and rulings, conducts research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest; performs substantive legal analysis of requests for information under the provisions of various acts; or other similar legal support functions which require discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge of laws, precedent decisions, regulations, agency policies, and judicial or administrative proceedings. Such knowledge is less than that represented by graduation from a recognized law school and may have been gained from formalized, professionally instructed agency, educational institution training, or from professionally supervised on-the-job training.  While the paramount knowledge requirements of this occupational class are legal, some positions may also require a practical knowledge of subject matter areas related to the agency's substantive programs.

 

30361 PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT I

 

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available.  Persons in this position typically perform the following:

 

  a. Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of  interest to the program; 

 

b. Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to  specific items;

 

c. Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case  precedent and decisions; 

 

 d. Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks; 

 

            e. Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information. 

 

 

30362 PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT II

 

At this level, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant II exercises more independent judgment than at the level I position.  In this capacity the incumbent:

 

            a. Reviews case materials to become familiar with questions under  consideration;

 

b. Searches for and summarizes relevant articles in trade magazines, law reviews, published studies, financial reports, and similar materials for use of attorneys in the preparation of opinions, briefs, and other legal documents; 

 

c. Prepares digests of selected decisions or opinions which incorporate legal references and analyses of precedents involved in areas of well-defined and settled points of law; 

 

d. Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports for the attorney's review; 

 

e. Participates in pre-trial witness conferences, notes possible deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other questionable matters, and requests further investigation by other agency personnel to correct possible deficiencies or personally conducts limited investigations at the pre-trial stage;

 

f. Prepares and organizes trial exhibits, as required, such as statistical charts and photographic exhibits; 

 

g. Verifies citations and legal references on prepared legal documents;

 

h. Prepares summaries of testimony and depositions;

 

i. Drafts and edits non-legal memoranda, research reports and correspondence relating to cases.

 

 

30363 PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT III 

 

At this level, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant III participates in the substantive development of cases.  In this capacity, the incumbent performs the following: 

 

            a. Analyzes and evaluates case files against litigation worthiness standards; 

 

b. Notes and corrects case file deficiencies (e.g., missing documents, inconsistent material, leads not investigated) before sending the case on to the concerned trial attorney;

 

c. Reviews and analyzes available precedents relevant to cases under consideration for use in presenting case summaries to trial attorneys; 

 

d. Gathers, sorts, classifies, and interprets data to discover patterns of possible discriminatory activity; 

 

e. Interviews relevant personnel and potential witnesses to gather      

 

     Information;

            f. Reviews and analyzes relevant statistics; 

 

g. Performs statistical evaluations such as standard deviations, analyses of variance, means, modes, and ranges as supporting data for case litigation;

 

h. Consults with statistical experts on reliability evaluations;

 

i. May testify in court concerning relevant data. 

 

 

30364 PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT IV

 

At this level, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV assists in the evaluation, development, and litigation of cases.  In this capacity, the incumbent performs the following duties:

 

a.      Examines and evaluates information in case files, for case litigation worthiness

And appropriate titles of law;

 

b.  Determines the need for additional information, independent surveys, evidence, and witnesses, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain this information; 

 

c. Through on-site visits, interviews, and review of records on operations, looks for and evaluates the relevance and worth of evidence;

 

d. Selects, summarizes, and compiles comparative data to examine and evaluate respondent's deficiencies in order to provide evidence of illegal practices or patterns;

 

e. Reviews economic trends and forecasts at the national and regional level to evaluate the impact of successful prosecution and potential remedial provisions of ongoing investigations and litigation;

 

f.  Identifies types of record keeping systems and types of records maintained which would be relevant.  Gathers, sorts, and interprets data from various record systems including computer information systems; 

 

g. Interviews potential witnesses for information and prepares witnesses for court appearances;

 

h. Develops statistics and tabulations, such as standard deviations, regression analyses, and weighting, to provide leads and supportive data for case litigation.  Prepares charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results; 

 

i.  Analyzes data, develops recommendations and justifications for the attorney(s) who will take the matter to court.  Continues to work with the attorney(s) during the progress of the case, obtaining and developing further evidence and exhibits, providing administrative assistance, and maintaining custody of exhibits, documents, and files;

 

j.   May appear in court as a witness to testify concerning exhibits prepared supporting plaintiff's case.

 

30390 PHOTO-OPTICS TECHNICIAN

 

The Photo-Optics Technician sets up and operates photo-optical instrumentation to record and photograph data for scientific and engineering projects, operates and calibrates photo-optical equipment according to formalized procedures, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams, operates test equipment and performs analysis of data for engineering and scientific personnel.  The Photo-Optic Technician may install and calibrate optical and photographic data collection equipment in missiles, aircraft, weaponry, weather or communication satellites, underwater devices, or other installations, may evaluate adequacy of data obtained to determine need for future changes in instrumentation, and may modify existing equipment and participate in planning and testing modified equipment and instrumentation procedures.

 

30460            TECHNICAL WRITER (Occupational Base)

 

Under general supervision, the Technical Writer writes and edits technical reports, brochures, and/or manuals for internal documentation, customer reference, or publication.  This person researches and analyzes available literature and verifies copy with appropriate departments, and may coordinate production and distribution of materials.

 

30461 TECHNICAL WRITER I        

 

The Technical Writer I revises or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.  This worker receives technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.  This writer may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.  

 

This worker organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material;  may assist in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, and may specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

 

30462 TECHNICAL WRITER II

 

In this capacity, the Technical Writer revises or writes material that is mostly standardized for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.  The incumbent receives assignment and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer, may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details. 

 

This worker accesses manufacturers’ catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment, may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.  This writer organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, may select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication, and arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material.  This writer may draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, or specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

 

30463 TECHNICAL WRITER III

 

The Technical Writer III develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment, receives assignment from supervisor, observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.  This writer interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods, and reviews manufacturer’s and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.  

 

The Technical Writer III studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail, organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; and reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.  This worker may perform the following tasks:  maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material; assist in laying out material for publication, arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material, write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or plant personnel.  This incumbent may specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

 

 

15050 COMPUTER BASED TRAINING SPECIALIST

 

The Computer Based Training Specialist works with courseware production team to design, develop, revise and validate interactive computer based courseware.  This specialist uses specialized computer software and/or hardware to develop, integrate and edit instructional text, audio, graphics, animation and video for interactive presentations.  This person also uses appropriate programming/branching logic and screen layout and remediation/feedback techniques.  The Worker also implements quality control and review and revision procedures throughout the courseware development process.

 

30210 LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

 

The Laboratory Technician (Laboratory Tester) performs laboratory tests according to prescribed standards to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and substances for purposes such as quality control, process control, product development, or determining conformity to specifications.  This incumbent sets up and adjusts laboratory apparatus, and operates grinders, agitators, centrifuges, ovens, condensers, and vibrating screens to prepare material for testing according to established laboratory procedure.  This worker performs physical tests on samples of cement or raw materials and controls quality of materials and mix during manufacturing process.  

 

Work involves running tests of the following: raw materials, such as aggregate, limestone, and sand, for such qualities as permeability, load-bearing capacity, or cohesiveness; dry and liquid substances used as ingredients in adhesives, propellants, lubricants, refractories, synthetic rubber, paint, paper, and other compounds for purity, viscosity, density, absorption or burning rate, melting point, or flash point, using viscometer, torsion balance scale, and pH meter; solutions used in processes, such as anodizing, waterproofing, cleaning, bleaching, and pickling, for chemical strength, specific gravity, or other specifications;  materials for presence and content of elements or substances, such as hydrocarbons, manganese, natural grease or impurities, tungsten, sulfur, cyanide, ash or dust, and samples of manufactured products, such as cellophane or glassware, to verify conformity with heat resistance, tensile strength, ductibility, and other specifications, and examines materials, using microscope. 

 

The Laboratory Technician (Laboratory Tester) records test results on standard forms, writes test reports describing procedures used, and prepares graphs and charts, cleans and sterilizes laboratory apparatus, may prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulae, and may add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct deviations from specifications.  

 

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION CLERK

 

Responsible for preparation and verification of contracts and associated paperwork to prepare a complete contract package.  Maintains and retrieves contract documents as needed.  Checks submitted documents for completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations and company policy.  Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years or related experience.  Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.  Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

 

PURCHASING AGENT

 

Responsible for all purchases by the organization.  Evaluates and approves vendors and authorized purchase orders for goods or services.  Requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of experience in the field.  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  May manage a staff of buyers and typically reports to a purchasing manager.

 

BUYER I

 

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipments, and supplies from vendors.  Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.  May require a bachelor’s degree and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  Works under immediate supervision.  Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.  Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

 

BUYER II

 

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.  Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.  May require a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.  Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks.  Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.  A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

 

BUYER III

 

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.  Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.  May require a bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Performs a variety of complicated tasks.  May report to an executive or a manager.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.