| Grade | | Points | Answer |
| 1 | Has no supervisory role. | 0 |  |
| 2 | May assign and check work of one to five technicians or helpers. | 5 | |
| 3 | May give technical guidance to one or two junior engineers, geoscientists or technicians assigned to
work on a common project. | 10 | |
| 4 | May give technical guidance to engineers, geoscientists of less standing or technicians assigned to
work on a common project. Supervision over other engineers or geoscientists not usually a regular or
continuing responsibility. | 15 | |
| 5 | Assigns and outlines work; advises on technical problems; reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
Supervision may call for recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of staff. | 20 | |
| 6 | Outlines more difficult problems and methods of approach. Coordinates work programs and directs use of
equipment and material. Generally makes recommendations as to the selection, training, discipline and
remuneration of staff. | 40 | |
| 7 | Reviews and evaluates technical work; selects schedules, and coordinates to attain program objectives; and/or
as an administrator, makes decisions concerning selection, training, rating, discipline and remuneration of staff. | 60 | |
| 8 | Gives administrative direction to subordinate supervision, and contact with the work force is normally through
such levels rather than direct. | 80 | |
