Level Guides, Position Descriptions and Global Grades ...

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 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. Duties and tasks are standardized. Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher levels .

6 Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. Level 2 - Intermediate 2-5 years of experience in Position or specialization. Applies some advanced skills to the Position or specialization. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the Position . Duties and tasks are frequently nonroutine. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels . Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting and training lower Level employees. Level 3 - Senior 5 or more years of experience in Position or specialization. Applies advanced skills to the Position or specialization. Adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the Position .

7 Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Assignments are broad in nature and usually require originality and ingenuity. May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues. Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals. May orient, train, assign and check the work of lower Level employees. May be designated as "lead" worker. Level Guides, Position Descriptions and Global Grades Level guide SUPV3 Nature of Supervision Employees Supervised Responsibilities Level 1 - Descriptive Titles: Working Supervisor, Group Leader, Lead Person Incumbents at this Level lead and direct a group of two or more individuals. There is virtually no authority for personnel actions normally associated with full supervisory status ( , salary increases, promotions, performance reviews, disciplinary actions).

8 Lead and direct responsibility may be for either nonexempt or exempt employees. Coordinates the day-to-day operations of a group of employees. Leading and directing is usually restricted to assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts and providing technical guidance on more complex issues. FLSA classification is typically the same as subordinate employees, and most of the work time is spent performing many of the same duties. Level 2 - Descriptive Titles: Supervisor, Unit Supervisor, Foreperson This is the first Level of full supervision. Incumbents may initiate and communicate a variety of personnel actions ( , employment, termination, performance and salary reviews, disciplinary actions, scheduling and/or approving overtime). Generally, the subordinate group performs a single task or multiple, but closely related tasks.

9 Supervision is provided directly or through group leaders ( Level 1 supervisors). Plant supervisors at this Level generally supervise only one shift and/or area of the plant. The subordinate group may be nonexempt and/or exempt. Oversees the day-to-day operations of a group of employees. Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. Under FLSA, incumbents in this Position meet the criteria for exempt status. Level 3 - Descriptive Titles: Senior Supervisor, General Foreperson, Assistant Manager/Department Head This is the highest Level of supervisor. In some organizations, incumbents in this Position may be considered middle or lower middle management.

10 The subordinate group will generally possess a wide variety of skills and/or knowledge, performing somewhat complex to very complex tasks. Employee pay, within the subordinate group, may vary considerably. Plant supervisors at this Level generally supervise more than one shift and/or area of the plant. The subordinate group may consist of Level 1 and 2 supervisors and/or non-supervisory employees engaged in a wide variety of often complex tasks. In some staff positions, a function (with no subordinate staff) may be managed. Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to subordinate group. In addition to Level 2 responsibilities, supervisors at this Level have impact on budgeting, controlling costs, planning, scheduling, and procedural change. Level Guides, Position Descriptions and Global Grades Position Descriptions Pos.