Community Services Coordinator Grade 4 Sample Clauses

Community Services Coordinator Grade 4. Level 2 I. Accountability and extent of authority Positions in this level may co‐ordinate resources and/or give support to more senior employees or be engaged in duties of a specialist nature. In positions where the prime responsibility is for resource co‐ordination, the freedom to act is governed by clear objectives and/or budgets with frequent prior consultation with more senior employees and a regular reporting mechanism to ensure adherence to plans. Whatever the nature of the position, employees in this level are accountable for the quality, effectiveness, cost and timeliness of the programs, projects or work plans under their control and for the safety and security of the assets being managed. Employees with co‐ordination responsibilities are also required to ensure that all employees under their direction are trained in safe working practices and in the safe operation of equipment and are made aware of all occupational health and safety policies and procedures. II. Judgment and decision‐making In these positions, the objectives of the work are usually well defined but the particular method, technology, process or equipment to be used must be selected from a range of available alternatives. However, problems in this level are often of a complex or technical nature with solutions not related to previously encountered situations and some creativity and originality is required. Guidance and counsel may be available within the time available to make a choice. III. Specialist knowledge and skills Coordinators in this level require a thorough understanding of the relevant technology, procedures and processes used within their operating unit. Coordinators are required to have an understanding of the function of the position within its organisational context, including relevant policies, regulations and precedents. Positions in this level may provide direction, leadership and structured training or on‐the‐job training to supervised employees or groups of employees. IV. Management skills These positions require skills in managing time, setting priorities and planning and organising one’s own work and that of supervised employees so as to achieve specific and set objectives in the most efficient way possible within the resources available and within a set timetable. The position requires an understanding of and ability to implement basic personnel policies and practices including those related to equal employment opportunity, occupational health and safety and ...