June 2000 Salary Survey
SECTION 1

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DETERMINING YOUR LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

METHOD 1: JOB EVALUATION GUIDE
(continued)

Job Rating Factors

A. DUTIES
B. EDUCATION
C. EXPERIENCE
D. RECOMMENDATIONS, DECISIONS AND COMMITMENTS
E. SUPERVISION RECEIVED
F. LEADERSHIP AUTHORITY AND/OR SUPERVISION EXERCISED
G. SUPERVISION SCOPE
H. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
I. JOB ENVIRONMENT
J. ABSENCE FROM BASE OF OPERATIONS
K. ACCIDENT AND HEALTH HAZARDS


SAMPLE BENCHMARK JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND CORRESPONDING RATING
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F. LEADERSHIP AUTHORITY AND/OR SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This factor is concerned with the character of the supervisory responsibility. This may be direct (line) or indirect (staff). Select the category that fits your job most appropriately.


DESCRIPTION

POINTS

1

Has no supervisory role.

0

2

May assign and check work of one to five technicians or helpers.

5

3

May give technical guidance to one or two junior engineers, geologists or geophysicists or technicians assigned to work on a common project.

10

4

May give technical guidance to engineers, geologists or geophysicists of less standing or technicians assigned to work on a common project. Supervision over other engineers, geologists or geophysicists not usually a regular or continuing responsibility.

15

5

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 discipline of staff.

20

6

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.

40

7

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.

60

8

Gives administrative direction to subordinate supervision, and contact with the work force is normally through such levels rather than direct.

80

 

 





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