Knowledge/Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of recognized body of knowledge, or a highly specialized discipline, requiring application of theory, techniques, regulations and principles.
• Requires planning/ coordination skills to manage inter-relationships among units and/or functions.

Judgment

• Judgments and decisions rely on interpretations of policies, procedures and circumstances to establish course of action
• Recommend policies and procedures based upon evaluation and analysis.
• Decisions are coordinated with other units and/or functions.
• Creativity or innovation is required at this level.

Breadth/Scope

• Manages the activities of work unit and coordinates with other work units.
• Scope of responsibilities is focused on setting objectives and managing work unit outcomes.

Impact/Accountability

• Shares responsibility for strategic planning and achievement of the goals of the department.
• Accountability to manage results and risk of error through the work of others.
• Has direct impact toward department results and indirect impact on other departments

Communication

• Communications are integral to the management of work activities and coordination of others.
• Responsible for effective communication within or across unit/department to assure outcomes are achieved.
• Requires ability to persuade and influence others where there is difference of opinions and/or competing interests.