An employe can be a project leader and a team member for another project simultaneously. OR A project leader can be an employe who has the responsibility of oversight of nonpermanent, nonstate, or contract engineers and related staff. Engineering principles and practices have been learned prior to entrance to this series. Positions receive specific guidelines and instructions on work assignments and the supervisor determines the priorities and provides clearly de- fined objectives. Work assignments are established by the supervisor on a short or long term basis as the employe progresses.
Positions initially exercise little discretion in decision-making.
The majority of the assignments are complex. Positions at this level make decisions inde- pendent of supervisory oversight, with the work being reviewed after the decisions have been made. Provide technical consultation to the staff within the Division, other state agencies, and private consulting firms. Manage citizen advisory committees and councils in code and standard development. Serve as hearing examiner and conduct public hearings for the department.