For new and unusual tasks, appropriate sources of information or precedents are specified. The incumbent independently performs projects, seeking advice from the supervisor on problems. Work in progress is spot-checked. Completed work is for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with standards. Guidelines include agency ADP Users Guide, computer language manuals, operating system manuals, published standards and procedures, equipment manuals, precedents, and specifications.
Judgment is used in selecting among authorized methods and techniques.
The incumbent consults with supervisor when guidelines are not applicable. Assignments consist of a variety of tasks that involve several related steps. The incumbent considers factual, straightforward factors when identifying what needs to be done and in performing assignments. The work relieves the higher- level computer specialists of their detailed and routine work and affects the accuracy and timeliness of projects and studies of the organizational unit. Contacts are with co-workers and employees in related or support organizational units.