The employee works independently in administering a complex area of responsibility and confers with supervisor for professional advice. Discretion is required in applying general goal and policy statements, in development of recommendations, policies and procedures and in resolving program problems. Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibility in area of service. Periodic reviews of work performance are conducted in terms of expected results. Employee uses considerable judgement in interpreting guidelines and contributes to modification of existing guidelines by recommending changes or adapting guidelines to problems encountered.
Employees share common exposure to communicable disease.
A considerable amount of driving is required.