Methods and procedures are normally not standardized requiring the selection of a course of action. Duties may be specified in general terms only. Problems are resolved through the selection of a course of action that may require some modification of established methods - implications of possible courses of action may not be readily apparent or are based upon criteria that may include a number of complex variables. Established procedures are rarely available requiring considerable creativity and resourcefulness. Duties assigned may be specified in only very general terms and may normally form part of overall broad departmental long-term planning.
Duties normally require the development of solutions to diverse, complex and inter-related problems.
Substantial contributions are made to planning, developing and changing programmes in response to recommendations, in anticipation of changing conditions or to achieve broad objectives established or recommended for the department. There is normally significant scope assigned to the position for decision making in the planning and developing of new programs to meet changing conditions and University policy. Incumbents of a position are not to be considered responsible for the consequence of error which a check or review system fails to detect. Raters should also bear in mind that they are not considering the consequence of an error occurring or the impact of an error that is only remotely possible. Accountability Factor - Degree Definitions Level Minimal in that errors normally only cause inconvenience within the work unit.