Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Involves functional leadership responsibility. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Also included as a technical area is safety education training, field training, or formal classroom instruction on a regular basis. Patrols highways operating a motor vehicle or may be assigned to aircraft patrol to observe and investigate movement of motor vehicles, enforcing the statutes of the state of Kansas and the political subdivisions in order to ensure the safety of the public. Will assist others in these duties because of advanced training and knowledge.