Technical Technician/Designer/Associate Reclassification/Promotion to 
A/C I (Technical)

Name:		From:	T/D III	To:	A/C I
			(current classification)		(proposed classification)

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Recognition:  Technical abilities/accomplishments recognized within the laboratory.

Technical Breadth x Depth:  Technically competent in most areas of trade or specialty.  Expert in one.

Task Assignments / Supervisor:  Accomplishes multiple complex tasks with minimal supervision.  Works under the oversight of more senior staff.

Initiative:  Identifies technical problems within assigned tasks and actively devises solutions.

Technical Judgment and Problem Solving:  Provides practical solutions to a wide range of problems.

Education and Relevant Experience:  Typicala:  AA degree plus 10 years experience or High School Graduate with 13 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
	
Scientific Accomplishments:  N/A
	
Responsibilities / Leadership:  Accomplishes a project or multiple tasks within technical goals.
	
Communication Skills:  Demonstrated ability to understand instructions, ask questions and report clearly on problems, progress and status.  Document work performed.  Able to develop clear instructions for those reporting to his/her lead.  Presents technical information to a broader audience, outside of group.

People Skills:  Works well with others.

Planning Skills:  Plan work flow for short term assignment for self and others under his/her lead.  Provides input to schedule development.  Identifies schedule conflicts and develops solutions to maintain schedule.  Completes work and directs work of others in meeting schedules.

a.	Example:  for Electronics Technician, areas include digital logic, analog circuits, RF circuits, high power circuits, etc.
b.	Education and years of experience are intended to indicate minimum requirements.  Years Experience includes relevant work experience before and after degree.
Note 1:  Promotions or Classification changes are subject to policy requirements defined in the JLab Administrative Manual Section 204.3 : Classification Changes.  Among the criteria applied for change considerations are; 1)  Skill matrix requirements for the new classification are met or exceeded, 2)  Performance has been consistently demonstrated that meets productivity, dependability and initiative expected at the new level, and 3)  A job opening or work/tasks at the new level is expected to continue.  Administrative Manual Policy supersedes any requirements listed here.

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