Knowledge of a wide range of computer techniques, requirements, methods, and procedures including approaches used by other agencies to design solutions for application requirements. The supervisor provides general direction, setting overall objectives, and identifying available resources. The supervisor, in consultation with the incumbent, determines timeframes and possible shifts in staff. The incumbent independently plans and performs assignments, resolving most conflicts that may arise. Completed work is reviewed for feasibility, compatibility with other work, and effectiveness achieving expected results.
Guides consist of agency manuals, handbooks, and standards.
They are not completely applicable and require some interpretation and modification by the incumbent. The incumbent uses judgment in relating precedents to situations encountered. The work involves the independent design of several different stages of a project, requiring problem analysis. The incumbent considers probable areas for future changes in requirements which facilitates subsequent modifications. This includes the need to assess unusual circumstances and variations in approach.