Level Guides, Position Descriptions and Global …

1 Level Guides, Position Descriptions and Global Grades Level Guides, Position Descriptions and Global Grades Introduction This section includes the following: Level Guides set forth the criteria ( , the experience, education, skills, duties/tasks, and supervision given/received) typically used to distinguish between or among the various levels of a job. Position Descriptions include the current benchmark job description used by participants to facilitate job matching. Global Grades are the end result of a systematic approach developed by Watson Wyatt Worldwide. They were designed to support survey job matching on a consistent worldwide basis. The structure has been applied to each job and job family currently found in this survey. Included is a map which diagrams the structure. Level Guides, Position Descriptions and Global Grades Level Guides Level guide PROF4 Experience Knowledge Responsibilities Usually Reports to Level 1 - Entry/Junior 0-2 years professional experience.

2 Entry Level for employees with Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. OR For legal positions, those with or or equivalent Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization. Using established procedures and working under immediate supervision, performs assigned tasks. Work is routine and instructions are usually detailed. Little evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required. For legal positions, may prepare briefs and documents or draw up contracts for review and evaluation by others. Lead Level Level 2 - Intermediate 2-5 years professional experience. Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization. Under supervision, performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility.

3 Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required. Lead Level Level 3 - Senior 5-8 years professional experience. Fully competent professional - the first career Level in the ladder ( , it is expected that all competent professionals will reach this Level ). Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments. For legal positions, specializes in a particular area, such as litigation, tax, patent, etc. Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters. May be assisted by Entry/Junior or Intermediate Level personnel. Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. Has appreciable latitude for unreviewed action or decision.

4 For legal positions, acts in advisory capacity, making recommendations which may have an important bearing on the conduct of the organization s business. Lead Level or Middle Management Level 4 - Lead More than 8 years professional experience. Management is typically the next higher Level . Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments. For legal positions, is fully qualified in a particular area, such as in litigation, tax, patent, etc. Under general supervision, plans, conducts and supervises assignments. Reviews progress and evaluates results. In legal setting, conducts and supervises broad legal assignments, necessitating ability to evaluate matters which may have a major bearing on the conduct of the organization s business.

5 Plans and assigns personnel for given projects or tasks. Assists with the review and evaluation of personnel performance. Interprets and applies organization policy. Recommends changes in procedures. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Reviews progress with management. Upper Middle Management or Top Management Level Guides, Position Descriptions and Global Grades Level guide PROF6 Experience Knowledge Responsibilities Usually Reports to Level 1 - Entry/Junior 0-1 year professional experience. Entry Level for employees with Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization. Using established procedures and working under immediate supervision, performs assigned tasks. Work is routine and instructions are usually detailed.

6 Little evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required. Lead Level Level 2 - Intermediate 1-3 years professional experience. Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization. Under supervision, performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required. Lead Level or First Level Management Level 3 - Senior 3-5 years professional experience. Fully competent professional - the first career Level in the ladder ( , it is expected that all competent professionals will reach this Level ). Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments.

7 Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters. May be assisted by Entry/Junior or Intermediate Level personnel. Assignments are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity. Has appreciable latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Lead/Section Head Level or First Level Management Level 4 - Lead 5-8 years professional experience. (Many firms have professional positions above this Level ; however, First Level Management is typically the next step.) Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments. May cross fields. Under general supervision, plans, conducts and supervises assignments. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Plans and assigns personnel for given projects or tasks.

8 Recommends changes in procedures. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Reviews progress with management. Middle Management Level 5 - Senior Staff Specialist More than 8 years professional experience. Management is typically the next higher Level . Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of significant assignments. Has well-developed leadership qualities. Crosses fields. Plans and conducts assignments, generally involving the larger and more important projects or more than one project. Reviews progress and evaluates results. May lead or direct projects. Assists with the review and evaluation of personnel performance. May act in liaison capacity with other departments, divisions, and organizations.

9 Evaluates progress and results and recommends major changes in procedures. Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Upper Middle Management or Top Management R&D Personnel Only Employees usually have an advanced degree in field of specialization. Assignments necessitate advanced knowledge. There may be more emphasis on personally conducting important and complex technical investigations. There may be less project direction responsibility. May serve as advisor to lower Level personnel. Reports in many instances to Laboratory Department Head or Manager Level Level 6 - Consulting Engineer Scientist More than 10 years increasingly responsible professional experience. Normally holds an advanced degree in field of specialization, usually at the Level . Possesses and applies an advanced knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of projects of major complexity.

10 Must have achieved recognized standing in professional field through original contribution. Plans, conducts and directs research and/or development work on complex projects necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches. Plans and directs projects and supplies technical inspiration, leadership and consultation to professional co-workers. May represent the organization in outside discussions and technical forums. Generally works with wide latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Manager Level or Top Research or Laboratory Executive Level Guides, Position Descriptions and Global Grades Level guide SUPP3 Experience Skill Duties and Tasks Supervision Given and Received Level 1 - Junior 0-2 years of experience in Position or specialization. Applies basic skills and may develop advanced skills using tools and equipment appropriate for the Position or specialization.