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specialists in tasks that are straightforward and use established techniques and work practices Operates and maintains technical or scientific equipment appropriate to the function and level of qualification This level performs routine technical support functions such as setting up a laboratory, cleaning equipment, and supporting field work specialist procedures and data collection, collation and analysis Diagnoses and corrects faults and problems with technical equipment Contributes to scientific or technical project planning specialist procedures to a limited specification Exercises discretion in use of equipment and actions to achieve results within specifications technical or specialist projects defined by others Undertakes technical data analysis in field of expertise Conducts field or desk-top studies as part of a team Assembles technical systems or equipment to a specification Leads a small scientific, technical or specialist team specialist projects May control a laboratory function or field operation where a range of related technical functions are performed Prepares complex reports requiring factual analysis team and/or projects Independently performs professional or technical work at an advanced level in a narrow field of expertise or on research projects Provides professional scientific, technical or specialist advice based on field of expertise Undertakes technical data analysis and modelling and prepares reports Table 1.2: VPS Grade Descriptors and Value Range Standard Descriptors - Grades 5 And 6 Grade 5 Grade 6 Value Range VR 1 VR 2 VR 1 VR 2 Decision Making 5.1A 5.2A 6.1A 6.2A Rules, Guidelines, and Frameworks Decisions often impact upon staff, peers and clients outside the immediate work area Makes decisions in situations where there is some, but not definitive, precedent about the application of Decisions may set precedents for peers Develops business plans to deliver on evolving organisational priorities Develops policy frameworks within area of expertise or responsibility based on defined organisational priorities Participates in strategic planning and contributes to strategic decision Develops policies, programs and initiatives that impact on programs or major functional areas Required to interpret general policy framework to make depth