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ATTACHMENT J2: MCTA Labor Categories- Description and Minimum Qualifications

Labor Category

Description and Minimum Qualifications

Administrative Officer Directs, supervises, or performs work that involves providing advice and assistance in operation, administration, evaluation. Positions in this series require specialized knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques but do not require full professional education and training in medical, social, or other disciplines.

Accountant/Accounting Specialist Prepares audit and accounting recommendations and reports. Inspects financial records and prepares financial records for tax reports. A Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration or finance is required. Credentials could include a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination, or equivalent specialized course work in the discipline.

Budget/Financial Mgt Analyst Performs business and financial analyses with emphasis in budget planning, execution, costing and acquisition budget planning. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field. Experience in working with financial systems and issues.

Conference Planner/Facilitator Performs all aspects of conference and educational program planning, grant peer review and grants administration, including selection and negotiating hotel sites, recruiting speakers and overseeing all logistical arrangements. Bachelors Degree - Business Adminstration, Business Science. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation is desirable.

Engineer (Environmental) Provides environmental consulting services related to the development, planning, and facilitation of initiatives in chemical, biological, radiological, and/or hazardous material services. Possesses a working knowledge of federal, State, local environmental policies and regulations. Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering required.

Epidemiologist Provides consultation to health care professionals, community organizations, and others on specific disease, injury, or conditions. Participates in research activities, special investigations and descriptive and analytic studies relating to specific diseases; interprets results and adapts to epidemiology programs and related programs. Masters degree in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied health appropriate to the work of the position and experience analyzing, collecting, and evaluating disease trends.

Grants Coordinator/Specialist Provides advice and assistance to management in the grant and cooperative agreement review process. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and expertise in the federal grants and cooperative agreements management process involving management of applications, recruitment of reviewers, standardization of scoring and other post review activities. Graduation, Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Finance, Accounting, Grants Management, Business or a related field.

Health Marketing/Communication

Specialist Leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of marketing communications programs that help meet the marketing strategies and goals for the organization or business. Possesses experience in developing and communicating information on health issues and concerns to the individuals in the public and private sectors. B.A. degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, English, or related field.

Health Scientist Administrator Performs research or other professional and scientific work which is specifically health-oriented. The work requires a background of knowledge, skills and techniques gained from professional training in a health science or allied scientific field. Successful completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree); must have worked independently in planning, organizing, and conducting biomedical behavioral health, or health-related research; served effectively in research program administration in these fields.

Human Resources Specialist

Applies human resource principles and practices in multiple functional areas such as recruitment, placement, classification, employee relations and pay and leave administration. Entry-level professional positions in Human Resources normally require a four year college degree.

The preferred degree could vary from business administration with a human resources specialization to industrial relations or sociology. Some employers may look for a well-rounded background and choose liberal arts graduates. Certain jobs may also require additional background in such fields as engineering, finance, health or law. Graduate work is highly encouraged.

Laboratory Specialist/Advisor Performs specialized laboratory and clinical work to identify, diagnose, and treat diseases. Specialized experience includes professional experience as a laboratory manager or supervisor performing duties similar to the above. Demonstrated managerial skills and/or ability is an essential requirement. A bachelor's degree in the laboratory science field is normally required. Many specialists pursue additional graduate education or specialized training to advance their careers in clinical chemistry, blood banking, and microbiology.

Management Analyst/Consultant Helps organizations change its structure, increase profits, or improve efficiency. A company will hire a management analyst consultant when it wants to become more competitive. Management consultants may be generalists or they may concentrate in a particular specialty. One must generally have a Master's Degree in business administration (MBA) or a related field. To work in a government agency a Bachelor's Degree will suffice. In private industry, it is also required that one has experience in the field in which he or she wants to consult.

Project Manager Provides technical assistance to clients using specialized experience in organization development, project management, strategic planning, analysis, and evaluation. The minimum of a Master’s Degree Business or Planning is highly encouraged for the Project Manager (PM). The PM may possess a Project Management certification as well.

Public Health Advisor/Analyst Performs as the senior public health analyst responsible for planning, formulating, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing public health programs.

Reviews and assesses the effectiveness of current policies and determines where new or changed policies are required. Develops and maintains policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and templates where required. Bachelor’s Degree, with major study, in an academic field relating to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position; and experience working in a public health setting.

Statistician Performs work that measures, interprets, and describes the world and human activity patterns within it. The Statistician specializes in theoretical or applied statistics in both the private and public sectors. A minimum of a Master’s Degree in statistics or the mathematics field. Many professional statisticians have a PhD.

Technical Writer

Composes communication from product developers for users of the products. Writers must write in a concise and easy-to-read manner for consumer publications or in highly specialized language for experts. With the increased use of desktop publishing,. Technical Writers increasingly are responsible for the publication process including: graphics, layout, and document design. Technical Writers must have good computer skills. Technical Writers should have a four-year college degree in communications, engineering, journalism.

Training Consultant Develops specialized training materials and delivery of training events that may be required by workflow improvement, process redesign and/or technology projects and initiatives. The training consultant is also responsible for the leadership, coordination and/or execution of various business projects. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience leading and/or participating in business projects in a training environment is acceptable.

Prepared by: W.J. (Bill) Atkinson (April 2008) (revised with Team input on May 06, 2008)

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