Attachment_5-Labor_Classifications.docx

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ATTACHMENT 5

LABOR CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

The following definitions of the labor classifications are provided to aid in the preparation of the technical and cost portions of your proposal.

(A) PROFESSIONAL LABOR CLASSIFICATIONS

(1) Level 4 - Plans, conducts and manages projects of major significance, necessitating advanced knowledge and the ability to originate and apply new and unique methods and procedures. Supplies technical advice and counsel to other professionals. Generally operates with the wide latitude for unreviewed action.

Typical Title: Program Manager; Deputy Program Mgr.; Sr Engineer (Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Sanitary); Sr Microbiologist; Sr Trainer; Sr Facilitator; Sr Security Management Analyst; Sr Communication/Outreach Planner; Sr Analytical/Environmental Chemist; Sr Environmental Scientist; Sr Health Scientist; Sr Program Analyst/Sr Database Manager/Sr Systems Analyst Normal Qualifications: Ph.D. Degree or equivalent Typical Experience: 10 years or more

(2) Level 3 - Under general supervision of project leader, plans, conducts, and supervises assignments normally involving smaller or less important projects. Estimates and schedules work to meet completion dates. Directs assistants, reviews progress, and evaluates results, makes changes in methods, design, or equipment where necessary. Operates with some latitude for unreviewed action or decision.

Typical Title: Engineer (Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Sanitary); Microbiologist; Economist; Facilitator; Trainer; Communication/Outreach/Conference Planner; Analytical/Environmental Chemist; Environmental Scientist; Health Scientist; Research Analyst/Database Manager/Systems Analyst; Technical Writer/Editor; Environmental Policy Analyst/Environmental Legislative Analyst Normal Qualifications: Master’s Degree or equivalent Typical Experience: 6 years or more

(3) Level 2 - Under supervision of a senior lead or work assignment leader, carries out assignments associated with specific projects. Translates technical guidance received from supervisor into usable data applicable to the particular assignment; coordinates the activities of junior level personnel. Task Orders are varied and require some originality and ingenuity.

Typical Title: Assistant Engineer; Assistant Microbiologist; Assistant Economist; Assistant Trainer/Facilitator/Communication Specialist; Assistant Analytical/Environmental Chemist; Assistant Env Scientist; Assistant Research Analyst/PC Data Manager/Systems Analyst; Modeler; Assistant Technical Writer/Editor; Graphic Designer; Assistant Environmental Policy Analyst/Security Specialist Normal Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Typical Experience: 3 years or more

(4) Level 1 - Lowest or entering classification. Works under close supervision of senior lead or work assignment leader. Gathers and correlates basic data and performs routine analyses. Works on less complicated assignments where little evaluation is required.

Typical Title: Research Environmental Specialist; Public Education Assistant; Information Specialist; Admin Assistant Normal Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Typical Experience: 0 years or more

(B) EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATION SUBSTITUTIONS

(1) Any combination of additional years of experience in the proposed field of expertise, plus full time college level study in that particular field totaling four years, will be an acceptable substitute for a Bachelors Degree.

(2) A Bachelors Degree, plus any combination of additional years of experience and graduate level study in the proposed field of expertise totaling two years, will be an acceptable substitute for a Master’s Degree.

(3) A Bachelors Degree, plus any combination of additional years of experience and graduate level study in the proposed field of expertise totaling four years, or a Master’s Degree plus two years of either additional experience or graduate level study in the proposed field of expertise, will be an acceptable substitute for a Ph.D. Degree.

(4) Additional years of graduate level study in an appropriate field will be considered equal to additional years of experience on a one-to-one basis.