Career Level Guide:
Non-Exempt Individual Contributor
Level | Foundational | Intermediate | Mastery |
---|---|---|---|
Functional Knowledge |
Requires basic knowledge and/or understanding of process for completing assigned work |
Requires working knowledge and/or understanding of a technical or specialty area Requires the ability to perform all processes/procedures for assigned work with no instruction Requires the ability to readily learn and apply new information/concepts |
Requires advanced working knowledge and/or understanding of a technical or specialty area Requires proficiency in performing assigned tasks / responsibilities Requires the ability to identify and improve processes for completing assigned duties Requires the ability to readily learn and apply new information / concepts |
Problem Solving & Complexity |
Requires ability to troubleshoot and/or solve more routine issues and problems Duties and/or responsibilities are of minimal complexity |
Requires ability to troubleshoot and/or solve less routine issues and problems by applying sound judgement Duties and/or responsibilities are of moderate complexity |
Requires ability to troubleshoot and/or solve complex issues and problems by applying advanced skills and knowledge Often requires understanding and application of complex laws, regulations, or technical procedures |
Autonomy & Decision-Making |
Requires high degree of direct supervision and oversight |
Requires moderate degree of direct supervision and oversight Exercises judgement and makes decisions in accordance with policy, procedures, techniques, and processes |
Requires low degree of direct supervision and oversight Often responsible for coordinating small projects / programs / teams with limited authority to deviate from established processes / procedures |
Scope & Impact |
Duties and responsibilities are typically limited in scope and impact |
Duties and responsibilities are typically focused and/or modest in scope and impact |
Duties and responsibilities are typically focused and/or modest, but could be multi-departmental. |
Leadership & Influence |
May lead or oversee hourly staff or lower-level appointed staff No hiring or firing authority |