| Grade | | Points | Answer |
| 1 | Works under close supervision. Work is reviewed for accuracy and adequacy and conformance with
prescribed procedures. | 20 |  |
| 1½ | | 25 | |
| 2 | Duties are assigned with detailed oral and occasionally written instructions as to methods and procedures to be
followed. Results are usually reviewed in detail and technical guidance is usually available. | 30 | |
| 2½ | | 35 | |
| 3 | Work is not generally supervised in detail and amount of supervision varies depending upon the assignment.
Usually technical guidance is available to review work programs and advise on unusual features of assignment. | 40 | |
| 3½ | | 45 | |
| 4 | Work is assigned in terms of objectives, relative priorities, and critical areas that impinge on work of other units.
Work is carried out within broad guidelines, but informed guidance is available. | 50 | |
| 4½ | | 55 | |
| 5 | Work is assigned only in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished, and is reviewed for policy, soundness of
approach and general effectiveness. | 60 | |
| 5½ | | 70 | |
| 6 | Receives administrative direction based on organization policies and objectives. Work is reviewed to ensure
conformity with policy and coordination with other functions. | 80 | |
| 6½ | | 90 | |
| 7 | Operates with broad management authority, receiving virtually no technical guidance and control; limited only by
general objectives and policies of the organization. | 105 | |
