Manipulative Class

Responsible manual work in the care and maintenance of grounds. An employee in this class is responsible for the care and maintenance of government grounds including playing fields and sports facilities. Duties include preparing and maintaining turf wickets and grounds for football, hockey, rugby, athletics and other sporting activities, maintaining the compound generally, securing, issuing and repairing sports equipment, supervising other employees engaged in related activities and operating a multi-purpose tractor, work is performed under the general direction of a superior and is reviewed through discussion and inspection.

Responsible conservation work of a supervisory and administrative nature in the enforcement of game laws. An employee in this class is responsible for minor administrative duties and for the supervision of work in the field involving the enforcement of the Wild Animals and Birds Protection Ordinances. Employee has responsibility for the in-service training of subordinate staff and for reviewing their reports and recommendations. Supervision is extended over subordinate employees and employee works with a considerable degree of latitude in the execution of duties. Work, however, is performed within clearly defined methods and procedures. General supervision is received from the Conservator of Forests by means of consultation and directives.

Semi-skilled work in the inspection of government-owned furniture. An employee in this class is responsible for checking the location and the condition of furniture assigned to government quarters, offices, institutions, and private homes supplied with Government Furniture. Work involves preparing and maintaining detailed inventories and valuation of furniture damaged by occupants of government quarters. Assignments are in the form of furniture notifications of requests from departments or offices to the supervisor which are passed on to the employee. The employee adopts his own work methods for checking and inspecting. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed by a superior officer and by audit for correctness of inventories of furniture.

Semi-technical work providing general assistance in the field of fisheries. An employee in this class assists a superior generally in fisheries development. Work involves assisting in the more routine aspects of fish culture, in promoting the formation of fishermen's groups, in the collection of fisheries statistics and maintaining appropriate records. Work is performed under the supervision of a superior who reviews it through inspections and observations.

Skilled work supervising cultivation, development, and maintenance activities on agricultural projects. An employee in this class is responsible for the direct supervision of skilled and unskilled workers engaged in agricultural development, maintenance, and cultivation activities. Duties involve scheduling, assigning, and overseeing their work, ensuring the proper handling and use of stores and equipment, and also demonstrating agricultural methods to students and trainees and supervising the maintenance of their plots and practical projects. The employee exercises some degree of independence within the framework of farm policy but work is reviewed by a superior for efficiency and adherence to programmes.

Supervisory security work in the protection of government stores and property. An employee in this class supervises a medium size security force in a Ministry/Department or Institution or an assigned group of subordinates from a large security force operating on a shift basis. Work involves supervising and participating in security operations. Employee exercises considerable independent judgment in the performance of his duties within the framework of departmental policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by a senior officer through reports and discussions for operational effectiveness.

Responsible security work in the protection of government stores and property. An employee in this class supervises a small security force in a Ministry/Department or Institution or an assigned group of subordinates from a large security force. The employee participates in general security work and may also serve as an armed escort for paymasters. Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of departmental policies and procedures and is reviewed by a senior officer through reports, inspections, and discussions.

Highly skilled and supervisory electrical work. An employee in this class directs the installation and maintenance of complete electrical systems, equipment and appliances at a large installation or smaller yet intricate systems. Work involves supervision of foremen, skilled electricians and helpers and participation in the more involved operations.

Skilled and supervisory electrical work. An employee in this class performs general electrical work and supervises the work of electricians and helpers engaged in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and appliances in government-owned buildings. Work may involve responsibility for electrical maintenance work at an institution. Assignments are received from a superior, except in cases of routine repairs or installations where the employee can devise his own work methods. Work is reviewed by a superior during progress and upon completion for workmanship, conformance to instructions and to plans and specifications.

Semi-skilled work operating duplicating machines. An employee in this class is responsible for the reproduction of written and photographic work. Duties may also involve the collating and binding of the reproduced documents. Duties are performed with considerable independence and are checked for clarity and neatness.