APPENDIX A
DETAILED JOB CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

LEVEL OF
RESPONSIBILITY
LEVEL A
LEVEL B
DUTIES Receives training in the various phases of office, plant, field or laboratory engineering work as classroom instruction or on-the-job assignments. Tasks assigned include: preparation of simple plans, designs, calculations, costs and bills of material in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings or other specifications. May carry out routine technical surveys or inspections and prepare reports. Normally regarded as a continuing portion of an engineer's training and development.

Receives assignment of limited scope and complexity, usually minor phases of broader assignments. Uses a variety of standard engineering methods and techniques in solving problems. Assists in carrying out technical tasks requiring accuracy in calculations, completeness of and adherence to prescribed data testing analysis, design or computation methods.
RECOMMENDATIONS,
DECISIONS AND
COMMITMENTS
 Few technical decisions called for and these will be of routine nature with ample precedent or clearly defined procedures as guidance. Recommendations limited to solution of the problem rather than end results. Decisions made are normally within established guidelines.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED
 Works under close supervision. Work is reviewed for accuracy, adequacy and conformance with prescribed procedures. Duties are assigned with detailed oral and occasionally written instructions, as to methods and procedures to be followed. Results are usually reviewed in detail and technical guidance is usually available.
LEADERSHIP
AUTHORITY AND/OR
SUPERVISION
EXERCISED
 May assign and check work of one to five technicians or helpers. May give technical guidance to one or two junior engineers, or technicians, assigned to work on a common project.
GUIDE TO
ENTRANCE
QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Applied Science, or its equivalent with little or no practical experience. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science, or its equivalent, normally with two to three years' working experience since graduation.


LEVEL OF
RESPONSIBILITY
LEVEL C
LEVEL D
DUTIES This is typically regarded as a fully qualified professional engineering level. Carries out responsible and varied engineering assignments, requiring general familiarity with a broad field of engineering and knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other fields. Problems usually solved by use of combination of standard procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments. Participates in planning to achieve prescribed objectives

This is typically the level of direct and sustained supervision of other professional engineers or the first level of full specialization. Requires application of mature engineering knowledge in planning and conducting projects having scope for independent accomplishment and coordination of the difficult and responsible assignments. Assigned problems make it necessary to modify established guides, devise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions for comparative situations.
RECOMMENDATIONS,
DECISIONS AND
COMMITMENTS
 Makes independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions. Difficult, complex or unusual matters of decisions are usually referred to more senior authority. Recommendations reviewed for soundness of judgement but usually accepted as technically accurate and feasible.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED
 Work is not generally supervised in detail and amount of supervision varies depending upon the assignment. Usually technical guidance is available to review work programs and advise on unusual features of assignment. Work is assigned in terms of objectives, relative priorities and critical areas that impinge on work of other units. Work is carried out within broad guidelines, but informed guidance is available.
LEADERSHIP
AUTHORITY AND/OR
SUPERVISION
EXERCISED		 May give technical guidance to engineers of less standing, or technicians assigned to work on a common project. Supervision over other engineers not usually a regular or continuing responsibility. Assigns and outlines work; advises on technical problems; reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy. Supervision may call for recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and disciplining staff.
GUIDE TO
ENTRANCE
QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science, or its equivalent, normally with a minimum of five to six years' related working experience since graduation. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science, or its equivalent, normally with a minimum of seven to eight years' experience in the field of specialization since graduation.

LEVEL OF
RESPONSIBILITY
LEVEL E
LEVEL F
DUTIES Usually requires knowledge of more than one field of engineering or performance by an engineering specialist in a particular field of engineering. Participates in short and long range planning; makes independent decisions on work methods and procedures within an overall program. Originality and ingenuity are required for devising practical and economical solutions to problems. May supervise large groups containing both professional and non-professional staff; or may exercise authority over a small group of highly qualified professional personnel engaged in complex technical applications.

Usually responsible for an engineering administrative function, directing several professional and other groups engaged in interrelated engineering responsibilities; or as an engineering consultant, achieving recognition as an authority in an engineering field of major importance to the organization. Independently conceives programs and problems to be investigated. Participates in discussion determining basic operating policies, devising ways of reaching program objectives in the most economical manner and of meeting any unusual conditions affecting work progress.
RECOMMENDATIONS,
DECISIONS AND
COMMITMENTS
 Makes responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review, on all matters assigned except those involving large sums of money or long-range objectives. Takes courses of action necessary to expedite the successful accomplishment of assigned projects. Makes responsible decisions on all matters including the establishment of policies and expenditures of large sums of money and/or implementation of major programs, subject only to overall company policy and financial controls.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED
 Work is assigned only in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished, and is reviewed for policy, soundness of approach and general effectiveness Receives administrative direction based on organization policies and objectives. Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with policy and coordination with other functions.
LEADERSHIP
AUTHORITY AND/OR
SUPERVISION
EXERCISED		 Outlines more difficult problems and methods of approach. Coordinates work programs and directs use of equipment and material. Generally makes recommendations as to the selection training, discipline, and remuneration of staff. Reviews and evaluates technical work; selects, schedules, and coordinates to attain program objectives; and/or as an administrator, makes decisions concerning selection, training, rating, discipline and remuneration of staff.
GUIDE TO
ENTRANCE
QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science, or its equivalent, normally with a minimum of ten to twelve years of engineering, and/or administrative experience since graduation. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science, or its equivalent, with broad engineering experience, including responsible administrative duties.

 

LEVEL OF
RESPONSIBILITY
LEVEL F+
DUTIES

Within the framework of general policy, conceives independent programs and problems to be investigated. Plans or approves projects requiring the expenditure of a considerable amount of manpower and financial investment. Determines basic operating policies, and solves primary problems or programs to accomplish objectives in the most economical manner to meet any unusual condition.
RECOMMENDATIONS,
DECISIONS AND
COMMITMENTS		 Responsible for long range planning, co-ordination, making specific and far-reaching management decisions. Keeps management associates informed of all matters of significant importance.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED
 Operates with broad management authority, receiving virtually no technical guidance and control; limited only by general objectives and policies of the organization.
LEADERSHIP
AUTHORITY AND/OR
SUPERVISION
EXERCISED		 Gives administrative direction to subordinate managers and contact with the work force is normally through such levels rather than direct.
GUIDE TO
ENTRANCE
QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science, or its equivalent with many years' authoritative engineering and administrative experience. The incumbent is expected to possess a high degree of originality, skill and proficiency in the various broad phases of engineering application.