Job Levels within Bands

Job levels within Bands

Each of the five bands has a range of jobs with varying levels of required qualifications and specific responsibilities. These "job levels" begin at "one" and range upward. Individual bands can vary in their actual number of levels.

The following describes the band levels for each of the five bands within the City's current pay structure.

**Management Band Levels**
Level	Sample Job Title(s)	Qualifications	Responsibilities
IV	Manager	Degree (possibly advanced degree) in the professional field or equivalent depth of knowledge of a technical field 3-5+ years of experience in the field (performing/ supervising) Management experience	Manager (rather than Supervisor) of a work unit, with responsibility for planning, resource allocation, and oversight of multiple projects and processes Scope of work unit is either: 1) a large group performing work of moderate complexity or 2) a small group performing work of higher complexity
III	Supervisor-Professional	Degree in the professional field or equivalent depth of knowledge of a technical field, plus several years of applied work in that field Supervisory experience	First-level Supervisor of professional work Directs work and assures that it meets professional standards Keeps the team current on related professional expertise or development
II	Supervisor-Technician	Knowledge of the technical specialty, plus several years experience performing it (may be indicated through a paraprofessional degree or certification) Supervisory experience	First-level Supervisor of high-level administrative/operations or technical specialist work Directs work and also keeps the team current on new technology and/or procedures
I	Supervisor-Administrative/ Operations	Knowledge of the administrative or operations processes, plus several years experience performing them Supervisory experience	First-level Supervisor of general administrative or operations work " True" Supervisor with responsibility for work direction, scheduling and performance management

**Professional Band Levels**
Level	Sample Job Title(s)	Qualifications	Responsibilities
V	Expert Professional	Experienced Expert Professional in a specialized profession (i.e. engineering or law). Has well-developed leadership qualities.	Defines, directs, and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging programs/projects. Provides guidance and instruction to less experienced professionals; may lead large project/program teams; may define and develop internal policies and procedures. Provides expert guidance and instruction in directing diverse, complex issues. May represent division, department or City as principle point of contact in providing advice or guidance. May formulate and recommend position on major projects/ programs. Has end-to-end responsibility for major projects/programs.
IV	Senior/Lead Professional	Experienced Professional plus several years of additional experience Project leadership experience, including the requisite planning, organizing and people skills	Build projects in order to deliver on-time, on-budget and to quality standards Lead the development of programs (including reports, processes and tools) May or may not provide work direction to a matrix project team Has end-to-end responsibility for projects
III	Experienced Professional	Specialized Professional plus several years of applied experience Strong generalist or specialist skills in the field	Prepare reports, processes and tools that are the key outcomes of important projects Make recommendations about broader situations or events according to professional principles
II	Specialized Professional	Degree in the professional field plus 1-2 years of applied experience to gain specialized knowledge Or, may be entry-level in a specialized professional field (e.g., engineering, law) with appropriate degree or advanced degree	Work on more complicated projects or assignments that require specialized professional knowledge to synthesize and interpret information Make recommendations about particular situations or events according to professional standards
I	Entry Professional	Degree in the professional field	Work on projects or assignments that require basic professional knowledge to synthesize and interpret information May make very basic recommendations

**Technical Specialist Band Levels**
Level	Sample Job Title(s)	Qualifications	Responsibilities
IV	Lead/Expert Technician	Unique skill set, most technician families will not have this level People skills required for providing work leadership, training, and other high-level interactions	May serve as a team lead but not a true supervisor for a small work unit, particularly for training entry-level technicians May also or alternatively work in a highly visible role as chief technician, dealing extensively with the management and professional staff and decision makers in external organizations
III	Senior Technician	Experienced Technician plus several additional years of applied experience Demonstrated ability to handle the most complex situations	May have responsibility for a standing set of technical processes or activities Has considerable responsibility for applying technical judgment to help resolve problems
II	Experienced Technician	Entry Technician plus several years of applied experience Demonstrated depth of knowledge and ability to handle a variety of situations	Works with less supervision on technical projects or assignments Handles many technical processes without direct review
I	Entry Technician	Paraprofessional (typically 2-year) degree in a technical field or equivalent training (e.g., vendor courses) and on-the-job experience	Works on projects or assignments that involve application of technical (how-to) knowledge and judgment in specific situations

**Operations Specialist Band Levels**
Level	Sample Job Title(s)	Qualifications	Responsibilities
V	Lead Operations Specialist	Experienced Sr. Operations Specialist or Complex Operations Specialist plus people skills required for providing some work leadership and training	May serve as a team lead but not true supervisor for a small work unit, particularly for training Entry Operations Specialists
IV	Complex Operations Specialist	Knowledge of a Senior Operations Specialist plus formal training in and experience with every type of technology, process, and solution related to the position	Performs the most difficult or complicated operations activities with limited direction
III	Senior Operations Specialist	Knowledge of an Experienced Operations Specialist plus experience with various types of non-standard work situations that arise, as well as solid equipment operation skills across all applicable machines for the job family	Performs a wide range of operations activities using all tools and equipment for the work unit, and handles complex problems that require troubleshooting
II	Experienced Operations Specialist	Knowledge of work setting, equipment operation and preventative maintenance and all related procedures	Performs a range of operations activities including using most tools and equipment
I	Entry Operations Specialist	Familiarity with specific work setting of the job (environment, protocol, safety)	Performs basic operations activities including use of simple tools and equipment

**Administrative Specialist Band Levels**
Level	Sample Job Title(s)	Qualifications	Responsibilities
V	Lead Administrative Specialist	Experienced Sr. Administrative Specialist or Complex Administrative Specialist plus people skills required for providing some work leadership and training	May serve as a team lead but not true supervisor for a small work unit, particularly for training Entry Administrative Specialists
IV	Complex Administrative Specialist	Knowledge of a Senior Administrative Specialist plus formal training in and experience with every type of technology, process, and solution related to the position	Performs the most difficult or complicated administrative activities with limited direction
III	Senior Administrative Specialist	Knowledge of an Experienced Administrative Specialist plus experience with various non-standard work situations that arise, also knowledge of all applicable administrative software and procedures specific to the job family	Performs a wide range of administrative activities, including skilled use of all types of office software for the work unit, and handles projects that require pulling resources together and choosing the best course of action
II	Experienced Administrative Specialist	Knowledge of office procedures and proficient typing/data entry skills	Performs a range of administrative activities, including skilled use of most types of office software
I	Entry Administrative Specialist	Familiarity with an office environment	Performs basic administrative activities including use of simple office machines (e.g., copier, fax) and word processing software

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