Problems or situations not covered by instructions are referred to the supervisor. Work is reviewed for accuracy and compliance with instructions and established procedures. Factor 3, Guidelines Guidelines include style manuals, dictionaries, Forest Service regulations governing correspondence and office procedures, and the supervisor s operating policies. The incumbent uses judgment to select the appropriate guidelines, and refers deviations or situations not covered by these guides to the supervisor. Complexity The incumbent performs the full range of procedural duties in support of the supervisor s function.
Decisions regarding what needs to be done include choices among established alternatives.
Actions to be taken primarily involve differences in factual situations. The purpose of the work is to provide clerical support to assist the supervisor s functions. The degree to which this work is done will contribute to the acceptability and reliability of the work of the Staff. Factor 6, Personal Contacts Contacts are with employees within the Forest Service, other Federal and State agencies, private industry, universities, and the general public. The purpose of these contacts is to examine information and resolve problems concerning work assignments.