Knowledge of standard procedures for preparing field notes, reports, and making calculations. Knowledge of standard contracting methods and procedures to inspect for contract compliance. Factor 2, Supervisory Controls Routine assignments are made by the supervisor in terms of objective to be achieved without explicit instructions on work methods. Explicit instructions are provided for unfamiliar work. The incumbent is expected to resolve routine problems on the basis of past experience without reference to the supervisor.
Routine work is reviewed for adherence to instructions and technical adequacy upon completion.
Non-routine assignments are reviewed in progress. These guidelines are readily available and specific. The employee uses judgment in applying guides in well-defined situations. Variation in guides must be approved by the supervisor. Factor 4, Complexity Assignments are varied and are performed in varying sequence but restricted to a limited number of standard procedures.