Career Level Guide: Level 2: IC (E2)

Organizational Scope

• Fully functioning professional role that works independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments
• Has moderate impact on department and area

Knowledge OR Problem Complexity

• Applies broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures to perform moderately complex tasks within the full range of standard professional field of work
• Identifies and clarifies/defines problems and possible solutions independently; chooses among existing solutions
• Demonstrates analytical skill by identifying and resolving missing/incomplete information and anomalies in working with more complex research/data

Supervision Received/Independent Judgment

• Works independently and receives broad or general instruction on complex issues or problems
• Typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor or direct "customers" of the process

Direction of Others

• May provide general guidance/direction and training to lower level non-exempt and exempt employees
• May supervise 1 or fewer non-exempt positions

Typical Training/Experience*

• Typically requires BS/BA in directly related discipline or field of study; advanced degree may be required
• Certification is required in some areas
• Generally requires 4-6 years of experience in field

* 2 years of directly related professional experience can be substituted in lieu of 1 year of education required