Appendix Three Classification Descriptors - VPS Non-Executive Career Structure Classification Grade and Value Range Standard Descriptors Table 1.1: VPS Grade Descriptors and Value Range Standard Descriptors - Grades 1 to 4 Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Value Range VR1 VR2 VR1 VR2 Decision Making 1.1A 2.1A 2.2A 3.1A 3.2A 4.1A Accountability and Undertakes specific Applies Selects from a Team leadership Sets local Develops guidelines Frameworks and defined tasks processes and range of accepted may be exercised precedents within the work area within established standards under options where appropriate regarding the Resolves rules under close general supervision established by to the role application of operational service supervision, rules, processes, guidelines Plans and prioritises Exercises delivery problems defined as: and standards own work program professional Provides guidance consistent with and to achieve defined decisions that judgement about for others in the program objectives detailed targets may have the application of work area and/ or Interprets and instructions are significant impact rules, or the related areas Changes own work applies business provided; tasks on clients selection of choices program, which may plans and policies to are covered by within guidelines impact on the own area of standard operations of the Resolves local responsibility Advice procedures; work area operational service and analysis deviation from delivery problems contributes to policy procedures or within guidelines formulation unfamiliar Reviews decisions, situations are assessments and referred to recommendations higher levels; from less and experienced team work is members regularly Determines the checked work organisation of Influences own the work area daily work priorities
Appendix Three Classification Descriptors - VPS Non-Executive Career Structure Classification Grade and Value Range Standard Descriptors Table 1.1: VPS Grade Descriptors and Value Range Standard Descriptors - Grades 1 to 4 Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Value Range VR1 VR2 VR1 VR2 Decision Making 1.1A 2.1A 2.2A 3.1A 3.2A 4.1A Accountability and Frameworks Undertakes specific and defined tasks within established rules under close supervision, defined as: and detailed instructions are provided; tasks are covered by standard procedures; deviation from procedures or unfamiliar situations are referred to higher levels; and work is regularly checked Influences own daily work priorities Applies processes and standards under general supervision Plans and prioritises own work program to achieve defined targets Changes own work program, which may impact on the operations of the work area Selects from a range of accepted options established by rules, processes, and standards decisions that may have significant impact on clients Team leadership may be exercised where appropriate to the role Exercises professional judgement about the application of rules, or the selection of choices within guidelines Resolves local operational service delivery problems within guidelines Reviews decisions, assessments and recommendations from less experienced team members Determines the work organisation of the work area Sets local precedents regarding the application of guidelines Provides guidance for others in the work area and/ or related areas Develops guidelines within the work area Resolves operational service delivery problems consistent with program objectives Interprets and applies business plans and policies to own area of responsibility Advice and analysis contributes to policy formulation