Ability to locate, assemble and distribute information in accordance with established practices. Communications skills sufficient to clearly and concisely provide program data and information to senior personnel within and outside the assigned organization. The supervisor provides general instructions and guidance on tasks which operate within established guides and precedents, with more detailed direction provided on unusual assignments. The employee fulfills routine responsibilities independently, using initiative to make minor procedural or other deviations as circumstances warrant. Difficult or atypical problems are referred to the supervisor, and completed work is reviewed for adequacy and timeliness.
Work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and program directives.
Employee selects the appropriate process or procedure for specific situations, and may adapt procedural guidance where assignments depart from precedents. Where more substantial deviation from guidance appears necessary, the employee will recommend a course of action to the supervisor or to a senior specialist. Decisions regarding what needs to be done involve various considerations and different sources of program information. Assignments also involve processes which, while related, require different steps to meet specific situations. Data and information developed or assembled by the employee affect accuracy of unit reports and other materials.