This is technical work involving the investigation and control of machine produced ionizing radiation. Work involves conducting surveys, and inspections of machines which produce radiation, and includes activities relating to the protection of doctors, x-ray technicians, patients and users in industry and educational facilities, as well as general public from unnecessary radiation exposure. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps.
Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations.
Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation.