Factor 2, Supervisory Controls Supervisor makes assignments of a routine nature with instructions on work methods and procedures. Routine work is checked occasionally to determine quantity and quality, but employee is expected to work on own initiative. Unfamiliar assignments are checked in progress and upon completion. Factor 3, Guidelines Guidelines include established precedents and procedures. Technical guidelines are basic math and engineering texts, agency manuals, project design standards, and other published materials, plus written and oral instructions from the supervisor.
Little interpretation is required and the decisions of which guide to use is usually obvious.
Performance requires a working understanding of technical engineering methods and practices. Assignments are limited to projects where work to be done is easily identified by employee. Action to be taken is dictated by the type of instructions from the supervisor. The work performed supports work efforts of higher level employees. Work impacts on the accuracy of projects and the efficiency of the unit.