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Commercial Job Title Minimum/General Experience Minimum Education Functional Responsibility
SIN 873-2: Chemical Testing and Analysis Services    
Administrative Specialist 2 years experience, computer literacy and knowledge in word processing, spreadsheet and powerpoint applications HS Diploma Responsible for providing administrative support to technical project staff such as word processing, photocopying, scheduling, administrative reporting, supply ordering and management and messaging
Scientific Technician I Entry level Bachelors Degree in Scientific discipline Under direct supervision, responsible for performing technical and/or scientific assignments as assigned.  
Scientific Technician II 2 - 5 years experience in related discipline Bachelors Degree in Scientific discipline Under supervision, responsible for performing technical and/or scientific assignments that are structured in nature.  Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of the particular field or specialization.
Scientific Technician III 5 - 7 years experience in related discipline Bachelors Degree in Scientific discipline Responsible for performing technical and/or scientific assignments that are varied in nature.  Provides functional information in the development of technical data.  Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of the particular field 
Scientific/LabTechnician IV 8 or more years experience in related discipline Masters Degree in Scientific or  Engineering discipline Responsible for performing technical, lab, and/or scientific assignments that are complex and/or varied in nature.  Provides functional information in the development of technical data.  Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of 
Engineer I 0 - 3 years experience in related discipline Bachelors Degree in Engineering discipline Under supervision, performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility.  Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required
Engineer II 3 - 6 years experience in related discipline Bachelors Degree in Engineering discipline Usually works with a minimum of supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters.  Assignments are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity.  
Engineer III 6 - 9 years esperience in related discipline Masters Degree in Engineering discipline Under general supervision, plans, conducts and supervises assignments.  Reviews progress and evaluates results.  Recommends changes in procedures.  Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision.  Reviews progress with management
Engineer IV 10 or more years experience in related discipline Masters Degree in Engineering discipline Responsible for integrating all components of an assignment.   Generally takes technical leadership role or is responsible for more complex tasks.
Project Leader 4 - 6 years experience in technical or managerial in related discipline Masters Degree in Scientific or  Engineering discipline Directs financial management and administrative activities, such as manpower and resource planning, and financial reporting.  Develops work breakdown structures and prepares charts, tables, graphs, and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems.
Sr. Project Leader 10 years experience in technical or managerial in related discipline Masters Degree in Scientific or  Engineering discipline Generally serves as the principal point of contact for client technical and contracts representatives on a specific contract.  Performs contract management activities, including staffing, project planning, performance tracking, quality assurance, and busi
Program Manager 15 years experience in technical or managerial in related discipline Masters Degree in Scientific or  Engineering discipline Provides executive level consultation services to the leadership of the client organization.  Serves as senior manager for projects involving systems development, enhancement, modernization, and reengineering; change management; business process analysis;
Scientist I Entry level Ph.D., less than 4 years experience Masters Degree in Scientific or  Engineering discipline Under supervision, performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility.  Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required
Scientist II 2 - 4 years experience in related discipline Ph.D. in Scientific discipline Responsible for conducting technical and scientific assignments that are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity.  Provides functional expertise in the development of information systems.  Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles
Scientist III 4 - 7 years experience in related discipline Ph.D. in Scientific discipline Under general supervision, plans, conducts and supervises assignments.  Reviews progress and evaluates results.  Recommends changes in procedures.  Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision.  Reviews progress with management
Scientist IV 7 or more years experience in related discipline Ph.D. in Scientific discipline Responsible for conducting important and/or complex technical and scientific investigations. Provides functional expertise in the development of information systems.  Possesses and applies an advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of 

 

* Education, Experience and Certification Equivalencies:
- Doctorate degree is equivalent to Masters plus 2 years experience or Bachelors plus 4 years experience
- Masters degree is equivalent to Bachelors plus 2 years experience or High School diploma plus 6 years experience
- Bachelors degree is equivalent to Associates plus 2 years experience or High School diploma plus 4 years experience
- Associates degree is equivalent to High School diploma plus 2 years experience