ATTACHMENT_B_Labor_Categories_11162015.docx

ATTACHMENT B

NOAA Administrative, Education, Facilitation/Consultant, Outreach and Technical Support Services Labor Categories Office of Education

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I

Performs a variety of secretarial duties, such as typing correspondence, reports, and memos using a word processor, maintaining computer-based and paper files, answering and screening calls, and opening and distributing mail for a department or unit. This is an entry-level secretarial position. Requires standard typing and language skills and may require transcription skills.

Education/Experience: Requires a HS diploma (or equivalent), and 0 to 2 years of experience.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II

The Administrative Specialist II must be able to perform all of the duties of the Administrative Specialist I as well as the following:

In addition, answers routine inquiries and prepares standard correspondence. May operate spreadsheet programs, use electronic mail, maintain personal information systems and databases, and perform other semi-automated administrative support tasks. Works under general supervision and usually requires typing and dictations skills.

Education/Experience: Requires HS diploma (or equivalent), and approximately 2 to 4 years of experience.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

The Administrative Specialist III must be able to perform all of the duties of the Administrative Specialist II as well as the following:

Performs a variety of both complex and routine administrative and secretarial duties. May provide work direction to lower-level secretarial staff in the same department or unit. Requires extensive working knowledge of assigned department's practices and procedures.

Education/Experience: Requires a HS diploma (or equivalent), and approximately 4 to 6 years of related experience. May require relevant college courses.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST IV

The Administrative Specialist IV must be able to perform all of the duties of the Administrative Specialist III as well as the following:

Performs secretarial and administrative duties for a department or single top executive other than the chief executive. Reports to a senior officer in a small organization or to the person responsible for a major activity in a large organization. Performs duties of a highly confidential nature that may require comprehensive knowledge of organizational policies, practices, and procedures. Sets up meetings and may act as proxy for superior. May directly supervise lower-level secretarial or clerical staff.

Education/Experience: Requires a HS diploma (or equivalent), and approximately 6 to 8 years of related experience. AA degree preferred. May require relevant college courses.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST V

The Administrative Specialist V must be able to perform all of the duties of the Administrative Specialist IV as well as the following:

Performs administrative, secretarial, and related duties for a department, top executive or the chief executive officer. Duties are highly confidential and require broad and comprehensive knowledge of the organization's policies and operations. Responsibilities require discretion, judgment, tact and poise. Incumbent may have considerable latitude and flexibility in carrying out assigned tasks. Normally uses word processing or similar equipment in performing routine secretarial duties. May directly supervise lower-level secretarial or clerical staff.

Education/Experience: Requires a HS diploma (or equivalent), and approximately 8 to 10 years related experience. AA degree preferred. May require relevant college courses.

EDUCATION PROGRAM EVALUATOR I

Performs a variety of duties associated with the monitoring and evaluation of NOAA’s education programs. Coordinates education evaluation activities across the Agency. Provides expert advice and guidance on evaluation to educators, program managers, and leadership. Ensures that NOAA education evaluation efforts are continually informed by best practices and latest advancements in the field of evaluation. Ensures that NOAA education evaluation efforts are compliant with federal requirements for evaluation and performance management. Coordinates with education evaluation efforts of other federal science agencies, as needed. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in conducting evaluations of education programs; planning and implementing evaluation systems for large organizations or agencies; and with the development of logic models for education programming. Experience with portfolio analysis of diverse education program offerings including grants, educator professional development and training, and educational outreach programs; with implementing best practices in evaluation of formal and informal science education; and with design and implementation of various evaluation methodologies and survey techniques in formal and informal science education settings. Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and analysis techniques.

Education/Experience: Requires a Master’s of Arts (MA) or a Master’s of Science (MS) in Education Evaluation, related degree and 2 to 4 years of related experience. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) preferred (a non-related degree with substantial work experience in Education Evaluation may substitute).

EDUCATION PROGRAM EVALUATOR II

The Education Program Evaluator II must be able to perform all of the duties of the Education Program Evaluator I as well as the following:

Performs a variety of duties associated with the monitoring and evaluation of NOAA’s education programs. Coordinates education evaluation activities across the Agency. Provides expert advice and guidance on evaluation to educators, program managers, and leadership. Ensures that NOAA education evaluation efforts are continually informed by best practices and latest advancements in the field of evaluation. Ensures that NOAA education evaluation efforts are compliant with federal requirements for evaluation and performance management. Coordinates with education evaluation efforts of other federal science agencies, as needed. Minimum of 4 years of experience in conducting evaluations of education programs; planning and implementing evaluation systems for large organizations or agencies; and with the development of logic models for education programming. Experience with portfolio analysis of diverse program offerings including grants, educator professional development and training, and educational outreach programs; with implementing best practices in evaluation of formal and informal science education; and with design and implementation of various evaluation methodologies and survey techniques in formal and informal science education settings. Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and analysis techniques.

Education/Experience: Requires a MA or a MS in Education Evaluation, related degree and of 4-6 years of related experience. Ph.D. preferred (a non-related degree with substantial work experience in Education Evaluation may substitute).

EDUCATION PROGRAM EVALUATOR III

The Education Program Evaluator III must be able to perform all of the duties of the Education Program Evaluator II as well as the following:

Performs a variety of duties associated with the monitoring and evaluation of NOAA’s education programs. Coordinates education evaluation activities across the Agency. Provides expert advice and guidance on evaluation to educators, program managers, and leadership. Ensures that NOAA education evaluation efforts are continually informed by best practices and latest advancements in the field of evaluation. Ensures that NOAA education evaluation efforts are compliant with federal requirements for evaluation and performance management. Coordinates with education evaluation efforts of other federal science agencies, as needed. Minimum of 6 years’ experience in conducting evaluations of education programs; planning and implementing evaluation systems for large organizations or agencies; and with the development of logic models for education programming. Experience with portfolio analysis of diverse program offerings including grants, educator professional development and training, and educational outreach programs; with implementing best practices in evaluation of formal and informal science education; and with design and implementation of various evaluation methodologies and survey techniques in formal and informal science education settings. Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and analysis techniques.

Education/Experience: Ph.D. in Education Evaluation, related degree and 6 or more years of related experience (a non-related degree with substantial work experience in Education Evaluation may substitute).

EDUCATION PROGRAM EVALUATOR IV

The Education Program Evaluator IV must be able to perform all of the duties of the Education Program Evaluator III as well as the following:

Performs a variety of duties associated with the monitoring and evaluation of NOAA’s education programs. Coordinates education evaluation activities across the Agency. Provides expert advice and guidance on evaluation to educators, program managers, and leadership. Ensures that NOAA education evaluation efforts are continually informed by best practices and latest advancements in the field of evaluation. Ensures that NOAA education evaluation efforts are compliant with federal requirements for evaluation and performance management. Coordinates with education evaluation efforts of other federal science agencies, as needed. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in conducting evaluations of education programs; planning and implementing evaluation systems for large organizations or agencies; and with the development of logic models for education programming. Experience with portfolio analysis of diverse program offerings including grants, educator professional development and training, and educational outreach programs; with implementing best practices in evaluation of formal and informal science education; and with design and implementation of various evaluation methodologies and survey techniques in formal and informal science education settings. Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and analysis techniques.

Education/Experience: Ph.D. in Education Evaluation, related degree and 8 or more years of related experience (a non-related degree with substantial work experience in Education Evaluation may substitute).

EDUCATION STRATEGIC PLANNING SPECIALIST I

Performs a variety of strategic planning duties in support of education programs, such as collecting and summarizing information from multiple sources, providing timely and accurate responses to data calls, drafting required strategic planning documents. Convenes meetings of community-members, as needed, to develop and implement common strategic objectives, coordinate activities, and share best practices. Requires demonstrated knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical methods and techniques for assessing and evaluating program development or execution. Excellent communication and writing skills.

Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in meteorological, marine, coastal, environmental, or Earth science, science education, or related field, and 1 to 2 years of related experience. MA or MS degree preferred.

EDUCATION STRATEGIC PLANNING SPECIALIST II

The Education Strategic Planning Specialist II must be able to perform all of the duties of the Education Strategic Planning Specialist I as well as the following:

Performs a variety of strategic planning duties in support of education programs, such as collecting and summarizing information from multiple sources, providing timely and accurate responses to data calls, drafting required strategic planning documents. Convenes meetings of community-members, as needed, to develop and implement common strategic objectives, coordinate activities, and share best practices. Requires demonstrated knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical methods and techniques for assessing and evaluating program development or execution. Excellent communication and writing skills.

Education and Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in meteorological, marine, coastal, environmental, or Earth science, science education, or related field , and 2 to 4 years of related experience. Master’s degree preferred.

EDUCATION STRATEGIC PLANNING SPECIALIST III

The Education Strategic Planning Specialist III must be able to perform all of the duties of the Education Strategic Planning Specialist II as well as the following:

Performs a variety of strategic planning duties in support of education programs, such as collecting and summarizing information from multiple sources, providing timely and accurate responses to data calls, drafting required strategic planning documents. Convenes meetings of community-members, as needed, to develop and implement common strategic objectives, coordinate activities, and share best practices. Requires demonstrated knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical methods and techniques for assessing and evaluating program development or execution. Excellent communication and writing skills.

Education and Experience: Minimum of a Master’s of Science degree in meteorological, marine, coastal, environmental, or Earth science, science education, or related field, and 4 to 6 years of related experience.

EDUCATION STRATEGIC PLANNING SPECIALIST IV

The Education Strategic Planning Specialist III must be able to perform all of the duties of the Education Strategic Planning Specialist II as well as the following:

Performs a variety of strategic planning duties in support of education programs, such as collecting and summarizing information from multiple sources, providing timely and accurate responses to data calls, drafting required strategic planning documents. Convenes meetings of community-members, as needed, to develop and implement common strategic objectives, coordinate activities, and share best practices. Requires demonstrated knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical methods and techniques for assessing and evaluating program development or execution. Excellent communication and writing skills.

Education and Experience: Minimum of a Master’s of Science degree in meteorological, marine, coastal, environmental, or Earth science, science education, or related field, and a minimum of 6 years of related experience. Ph.D preferred.

EXHIBIT PROGRAM COORDINATOR I

Under general supervision, is responsible for managing all logistical aspects of exhibit operations. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following: 1) Maintaining and operating the Science On a Sphere exhibit, 2) Scheduling and maintaining a calendar of events, 3) Operating and maintaining the Science On a Sphere and other exhibit equipment, 4) Coordinating exhibit events, 5) Serving as a presenter on Science On a Sphere, and 6) Curating content. Promotes exhibit activities and services through various forms of media to existing internal and external audiences. Participates as an active member of the Science On a Sphere Users Collaborative Network and assists the Network management team as needed. Skills and capabilities required include: a high degree of technical proficiency in managing audio/visual and complex computer systems, such as LINUX based systems; experience in maintaining a technological exhibition; experience with operating and marketing a museum-type exhibition and managing different audiences and uses of the exhibition; a high degree of scientific literacy with oceanic and atmospheric concepts and experience with translating science concepts to general audiences; proficiency at using technology to communicate scientific information; capable of working independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with a variety of groups; able to work a flexible schedule, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education and Experience: Requires a BS/BA degree in meteorological, marine, coastal, environmental, or Earth science, science. Experience with spherical data display technology preferred. Previous experience maintaining website content preferred.

EXHIBIT PROGRAM COORDINATOR II

Under general supervision, is responsible for all items included in Step I and the following items. Serves as the main Science On a Sphere presenter and/or manages a corps of presenters. Manages content creation. Creates new playlists and scripts. Develops scientifically accurate, audience-appropriate, and effectively informative programming for a broad range of audiences. Serves as a full member of the Science On a Sphere Users Collaborative Network management team. In addition to requirements for Step I, the following items are required. Must possess excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.

Education and Experience: Requires a MS degree or equivalent in meteorological, marine, coastal, environmental, or Earth science, science education, or related field and 2+ years of related experience. Requires experience using data visualization technology for communicating science. Experience with Science On a Sphere preferred.

EXHIBIT PROGRAM COORDINATOR III

Under general supervision, is responsible for all items included in Step II and the following items. Contributes to project planning for the exhibit. Tracks program performance. Develops and maintains relationships with new audiences. Liaises with, and assists in the coordination of, the Science On a Sphere Users Collaborative Network. In addition to requirements for Step II, the following items are required. Requires experience in program development and/or execution.

Education and Experience: Requires 4+ years of related experience or a Ph.D. in meteorological, marine, coastal, environmental, or Earth science, science education, or related field.

GRANTS SPECIALIST I

Performs a variety of duties associated with the management of competitive and noncompetitive education grants programs. Duties include developing and publishing funding opportunities, processing applications, organizing and convening review panels, post-selection and post-award processing; filing and tracking of progress reports; entering data into appropriate databases; handling communications (written or oral) with applicants and awardees.

Education and Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 0 to 2 years of related experience. Masters degree preferred.

GRANTS SPECIALIST II

Performs a variety of duties associated with the management of competitive and noncompetitive education grants programs. Duties include developing and publishing funding opportunities, processing applications, organizing and convening review panels, post-selection and post-award processing; filing and tracking of progress reports; entering data into appropriate databases; handling communications (written or oral) with applicants and awardees. Provide technical support to Office staff in creating and maintaining databases or other systems for tracking grant recipients and reviewers. Assisting and accompanying Federal Program Officers with site visits of grantees.

Education and Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of related experience. Masters degree preferred.

GRANTS SPECIALIST III

Performs a variety of duties associated with the management of competitive and noncompetitive education grants programs. Duties include developing and publishing funding opportunities, processing applications, organizing and convening review panels, post-selection and post-award processing ; filing and tracking of progress reports; entering data into appropriate databases; handling communications (written or oral) with applicants and awardees. Provide technical support to Office staff in creating and maintaining databases or other systems for tracking grant recipients and reviewers. Assisting and accompanying Federal Program Officers with site visits of grantees.

Education and Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 4 to 6 years of related experience. Masters degree preferred.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER I

Performs graphic design and production, writes and edits material for reports, manuals, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, technical and outreach publications, and software and hardware documentations. Plans, designs, edits, maintains, and documents look of graphics/publications. Interviews clients to help them clarify goals for design. Coordinates efforts of technical artists and illustrators in preparing reports, articles, and publications of internal and external distribution. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project leader or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. May lead or direct others.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area, and approximately 4 to 6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER II

Performs graphic design and production, writes and edits material for reports, manuals, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, technical and outreach publications, and software and hardware documentations. Interviews clients to help them clarify their goals for design. Task may also include reviews with staff members, and/or studies of published materials and existing documentation. Coordinate efforts of technical artists and illustrators in preparing reports, articles, and publications of internal and external distribution. Obtain background information on technologies, methods, and standards. Revises text and recommends changes in scope, format, and content to ensure conformance with established industry standards and requirements. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision. Performs a variety of tasks. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Will very likely direct and lead the work of personnel involved in all aspects of project activity, organizes and assigns responsibilities to subordinates, oversees the successful completion of all assigned tasks, and maintains customer contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as approximately 8 to 10 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

MEDIA SPECIALIST I

Assists with the design and implementation of one or more technical media tools such as film, web, audio, etc. to promote the organization and/or its services to the community and the target population at NOAA Office of Headquarters. Works with single or multiple forms of media to help ensure a pleasant user experience while imparting precise and accurate content. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under immediate supervision. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as 0 to 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

MEDIA SPECIALIST II

Assists with the design and implementation of one or more technical media tools such as film, web, audio, etc. to promote the organization and/or its services to the community and the target population. Works with single or multiple forms of media to help ensure a pleasant user experience while imparting precise and accurate content. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as approximately 2 to 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

MEDIA SPECIALIST III

Designs and implements one or more technical media tools such as film, web, audio, etc. to promote the organization and/or its services to the community and the target population. Works with single or multiple forms of media to help ensure a pleasant user experience while imparting precise and accurate content. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Experience required for Pagemaker (training will be required).Works under general supervision. Performs a variety of tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as 4 to 6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

MEDIA SPECIALIST IV

Designs and implements one or more technical media tools such as film, web, audio, etc. to promote the organization and/or its services to the community and the target population. Works with single or multiple forms of media to help ensure a pleasant user experience while imparting precise and accurate content. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision. Performs a variety of tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as 6+years of experience in the field or in a related area.

OUTREACH & EDUCATION SPECIALIST I

Assists with the development and coordination of programs designed to promote the organization and its services and to educate the community and the target population. Creates and distributes educational materials and publications for the community and may be responsible for conducting staff training sessions. Plans exhibit concept, design; may perform fabrication and installation of components. Promotes activities and services through various forms of media. Participate on team managing scholarship programs. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under immediate supervision. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Develop and/or revise outreach material to engage members of congress and their staff. May have to travel to, attend and participate in education and research related activities to support and promote the NOAA education programs.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as 0 to 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

OUTREACH & EDUCATION SPECIALIST II

Assists with the development and coordination of programs designed to promote the organization and its services and to educate the community and the target population. Creates and distributes educational materials and publications for the community and may be responsible for conducting staff training sessions. Plans exhibit concept, design; may perform fabrication and installation of components. Promotes activities and services through various forms of media. . Participate on team managing scholarship programs. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Participate in high level events that involve congress and senate staff along with OEd personnel. Works under general supervision. May have to travel to, attend and participate in education and research related activities to support and promote the NOAA education programs.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as approximately 2 to 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

OUTREACH & EDUCATION SPECIALIST III

Develops and coordinates programs designed to promote the organization and its services and to educate the community and the target population. Creates and distributes educational materials and publications for the community and may be responsible for conducting staff training sessions. Plans exhibit concept, design; may perform fabrication and installation of components. Promotes activities and services through various forms of media. . Participate on team managing scholarship programs. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Assist in recruiting internships for constituent and legislative affairs. Develops working relationships with academic institutions in NOAA science. Works under general supervision. Performs a variety of tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. May have to travel to, attend and participate in education and research related activities to support and promote the NOAA education programs.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as approximately 4 to 6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

OUTREACH & EDUCATION SPECIALIST IV

Develops and coordinates programs designed to promote the organization and its services and to educate the community and the target population. Creates and distributes educational materials and publications for the community and may be responsible for conducting staff training sessions. Plans exhibit concept, design; may perform fabrication and installation of components. Promotes activities and services through various forms of media. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. A high degree of creativity and latitude is required. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision. Performs a variety of tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as 6+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Accomplish goals. Works under general supervision. Performs a variety of tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as approximately 6 to 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

WEB DESIGNER/DEVELOPER I

Assists with website design and creation. Helps plan, design, develop, test, edit, maintain, and document look and flow of websites. Interviews clients to help them clarify their goals for establishing a website. Designs or supervises design of digitized images, banners, bullets, charts, image maps and other graphics to enhance appearance of site. May require knowledge of programming techniques and computer internet systems. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision and guidance.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) plus 0 to 2 years of experience in related field.

WEB DESIGNER/DEVELOPER II

Assists with website design and creation. Helps plan, design, develop, test, edit, maintain, and document look and flow of websites. Interviews clients to help them clarify their goals for establishing a website. Designs or supervises design of digitized images, banners, bullets, charts, image maps and other graphics to enhance appearance of site. May require knowledge of programming techniques and computer internet systems. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) plus approximately 2 to 4 years of experience in related field.

WEB DESIGNER/DEVELOPER III

Performs website design and creation. Plans, designs, develops, tests, edits, maintains, and documents look and flow of websites. Interviews clients to help them clarify their goals for establishing a website. Designs or supervises design of digitized images, banners, bullets, charts, image maps and other graphics to enhance appearance of site. Requires knowledge of programming techniques and computer internet systems. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project leader or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. May lead or direct others.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree in a related area (or equivalent), and approximately 4 to 6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

WEB DESIGNER/DEVELOPER IV

Performs website design and creation. Plans, designs, develop tests, edits, maintains, and documents look and flow of websites. Interviews clients to help them clarify their goals for establishing a website. Designs or supervises design of digitized images, banners, bullets, charts, image maps and other graphics to enhance appearance of site. Requires knowledge of programming techniques and computer internet systems. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project leader or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. May lead or direct others.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree in a related area (or equivalent), and approximately 6 to 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

WEB DESIGNER/DEVELOPER V

Controls all technical aspects of website, including performance issues, such as speed of access, and approving site content. May also have responsibilities for site design and creation. Plans, develops, tests, edits, maintains, documents and controls content, look, and flow of websites. Applies knowledge of programming techniques and computer internet systems. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Very likely directs and leads others. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Education and Experience: BS/BA degree (or equivalent) plus approximately 8 to 10 years of experience in related field.

DATABASE DESIGNER/DEVELOPER I

Update and maintain current databases. Analyze current database procedures in order to develop comprehensive solutions to modernize, streamline and/or eliminate inefficient coding. This involves monitoring, troubleshooting and debugging databases to solve performance issues. Create ad-hoc scripts and cleanup scripts as needed. Deliver written reports reviewing current coding and make recommendations on changes that should be made to enhance performance. Collaborate with other members of a development team in order to give and receive feedback, and to develop the best solutions and procedures for the business. Highly organized, with skills that include excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving, data analysis and the ability to work alone or with others as needed. Ability to pick up technical skills quickly and adapt to new technologies as they are introduced is imperative.

Education and Experience: Bachelor (BS) degree required in computer science or related field. Appropriate levels of work experience may be considered an appropriate substitute for a degree. Experience with database development, data analysis and unit testing. Experience with SQL and development techniques is required. Experience with the following is preferred: C Sharp; ASP.NET; HTML; Visual Basic; Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); and, Adobe Acrobat.

DATABASE DESIGNER/DEVELOPER II

Project leader that designs and develops databases that meet the client’s requirements. Project management skills are needed to gather database requirements. This also involves monitoring, troubleshooting and debugging databases to solve performance issues. Create ad-hoc scripts and cleanup scripts as needed. Deliver written reports reviewing current coding and make recommendations on changes that should be made to enhance performance. Collaborate with other members of a development team in order to give and receive feedback, and to develop the best solutions and procedures for the business. Highly organized, with skills that include excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving, data analysis and the ability to work alone or with others as needed. Ability to pick up technical skills quickly and adapt to new technologies as they are introduced is imperative. Creates code documentation and system instruction manuals/procedures.

Education and Experience: Bachelor (BS) degree required in computer science or related field. Appropriate levels of work experience may be considered an appropriate substitute for a degree. Experience with database development, data analysis and unit testing. Experience with SQL and development techniques is required. Experience with the following is preferred: C Sharp; ASP.NET; HTML; Visual Basic; Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); and, Adobe Acrobat

DATABASE DESIGNER/DEVELOPER III

Project leader that designs and develop databases that meet the client’s requirements. Project management skills are needed to gather database requirements. This also involves monitoring, troubleshooting and debugging databases to solve performance issues. Create ad-hoc scripts and cleanup scripts as needed. Deliver written reports reviewing current coding and make recommendations on changes that should be made to enhance performance. Collaborate with other members of a development team in order to give and receive feedback, and to develop the best solutions and procedures for the business. Guide the development of requirements. Highly organized, with skills that include excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving, data analysis and the ability to work alone or with others as needed. Ability to pick up technical skills quickly and adapt to new technologies as they are introduced is imperative. Creates code documentation and system instruction manuals/procedures.

Education and Experience: Bachelor (BS) degree required in computer science or related field. Appropriate levels of work experience may be considered an appropriate substitute for a degree. Experience with database development, data analysis and unit testing. Experience with SQL and development techniques is required. Experience with the following is preferred: C Sharp; ASP.NET; HTML; Visual Basic; Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); and, Adobe Acrobat

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST I

Manages internal and external communications. Internal communications may include presentations and notes from management; external communications may include designing and editing press releases and marketing materials. Other responsibilities include coordinating media and marketing events, informal meetings for employees, and press conferences. They also answer inquiries and manage online content. Must excel at persuasive writing and be able to adhere to precise quality and style guidelines. The specialist must be both creative and disciplined. The ability to work both individually and collaboratively is required, and meeting deadlines is essential.

Education, Experience, and Skills: Bachelor (BS/BA) degree or equivalent in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field. Experience: Social media, Microsoft Office software, and they may potentially need print and web design experience. Approximately 5 to 15 years’ experience. Skills: Excellent communicators, able to organize and plan during crisis/urgent situations, and have excellent writing skills.

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST II

Project leader that manages internal and external communications. Internal communications may include presentation and notes from management; external communications may include designing and editing press releases and marketing materials. Other responsibilities include coordinating media and marketing events, informal meetings for employees, and press conferences. They also answer inquiries and manage online content. Must excel at persuasive writing and be able to adhere to precise quality and style guidelines. The specialist must be both creative and disciplined. The ability to work both individually and collaboratively is required, and meeting deadlines is essential.

Education, Experience and Skills: Bachelor (BS/BA) degree or equivalent in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field. Experience: Social media, Microsoft Office software, and they may potentially need print and web design experience. Approximately 15 to 20 years of experience. Skills: Excellent communicators, able to organize and plan during crisis/urgent situations, and have excellent writing skills.

FACILITATOR/CONSULTANT I

Design and plan the group process, and select the tools that best help the group progress towards that outcome.

->Guide and control the group process to ensure that:

•There is effective participation.

•Participants achieve a mutual understanding.

•Their contributions are considered and included in the ideas, solutions or decisions that emerge.

•Participants take shared responsibility for the outcome.

•Ensure that outcomes, actions and questions are properly recorded and actioned, and appropriately dealt with afterwards.

Experience: Leadership and executive coach with over 10 years professional experience in leadership and organizational development, meeting facilitation, team building, strategic planning, process improvement, project management, and systems integration.

FACILITATOR/CONSULTANT II

Design and plan the group process, and select the tools that best help the group progress towards that outcome.

->Guide and control the group process to ensure that:

•There is effective participation.

•Participants achieve a mutual understanding.

•Their contributions are considered and included in the ideas, solutions or decisions that emerge.

•Participants take shared responsibility for the outcome.

•Ensure that outcomes, actions and questions are properly recorded and actioned, and appropriately dealt with afterwards.

Experience: Leadership and executive coach with over 25 years professional experience in leadership and organizational development, meeting facilitation, team building, strategic planning, process improvement, project management, and systems integration.