The supervisor or designee provides specific instructions for assignments, objectives, time limitations, quality and quantity expected, potential problems, priorities, techniques and methods, location of reference materials. Incumbent uses precedent cases and independently executes recurring and continuing work. The supervisor or designee checks or reviews completed work for technical accuracy, completeness, adherence to instructions. 125 Points Guidelines are in the form of verbal instructions and established laboratory procedures. The incumbent exercises judgment in selecting appropriate guidelines.
Guidelines contain criteria for solving the core problem or question.
75 Points Assignments are clear-cut and directly related tasks, such as operating standard equipment and performing other technical support duties. Work requires little or no choice for determining differences or choosing the course of action. Problems encountered are readily discernible and the work is quickly mastered. Assignments are parts of broader scope projects. The work performed by the incumbent supplies data that affects further procedures and processes.