Title: Scientist/Engineer Skills Matrix
Author: C. Callaghan
Last saved by: Lindsey Plessinger
Company: Jefferson Lab

Promotion Skills Matrix Form

Staff Computer Scientist II

Name | Current Classification | Proposed Classification

Complete this form with relevant career information and current responsibilities/scope along with relevant examples of how each area of the Skills Matrix for the proposed classification is being met.  Criteria from the appropriate Skills Matrix is listed in the below table – complete each box with explanation and examples of how the employee is satisfying this criteria.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Task Complexity:
•	Addresses moderately complex problems, given guidelines for their resolution.

Planning:
•	Makes accurate estimates of the effort required to deliver on moderately-sized projects.

Scope Impact:
•	Contributes to the ability of the lab to meet its goals, and/or contribute to work used at a number of other sites.

Lead/oversight:
•	Responsible for tasks of moderate size and complexity. May lead or supervise a small team or group.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

Technical Breadth, Depth & Judgment:  
•	Expert in one area and competent in several. Demonstrates good cost vs. benefit sense.

Recognition:
•	Recognized within the lab as a competent professional in the field.

Initiative:  
•	Has identified problems, projects and tasks and sought solutions. Has shown initiative within the assigned scope, independent of the supervisor.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: 
•	Able to present complex work to and interact with audiences or customers of varying expertise and backgrounds. Works well with peers and in team leadership roles and is able to assign tasks.

Education & Experience:
•	BS + 3 years.

MANAGER

Technical: 
•	Technically knowledgeable in all areas of the group’s scope, or having a demonstrated ability to achieve that level of proficiency in a short period of time.

Responsibilities: 
•	Responsible for projects involving multiple people.

Management: 
•	Ability to manage group to achieve goals within budget.  Demonstrated fiscal responsibility.

Interpersonal Skills: 
•	Ability to work well with others in a team environment, providing input and feedback in a helpful way.

Communication: 
•	Ability to effectively communicate organizational goals to team. Able to interact well with vendors.

Experience: 
•	Ability to serve effectively as a head of a small team.

Education &Experience: 
•	BS + 5 years

Submitted by | Date (mm/dd/yy) | Div/Dept. Head Concurrence | Date (mm/dd/yy)