Permanent Established

Technical work lecturing at a Farm School. An employee in this class is responsible for teaching students of a farm school either crop or animal husbandry and related subjects. Work includes participating in practical exercises, supervising the development of a section of the farm, and assisting in the revision of syllabuses. General Instructions are received orally from a supervisor but the employee takes independent action within prescribed limitations and work is reviewed through reports and inspections for results.

Technical and supervisory agricultural work at a Farm School. An employee in this class is responsible for demonstrating to students of a farm school the practical aspects of the school's curriculum and ensuring the general maintenance at the farm. Work involves performing demonstrations in both crop and animal husbandry, making physical checks of livestock, keeping farm records, supervising the work of labourers and other workers engaged in farm maintenance. Assignments are received orally from a technical superior after which the employee takes independent action within prescribed limitations and work is reviewed by a technical superior for proficiency.

Responsible work in the field of agricultural economic investigation and analysis. An employee in this class is responsible for carrying out economic investigations into agricultural enterprises undertaken by the Crown Lands Development Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, and Fisheries. Work involves investigating and maintaining a Farm Record System and analyzing data gathered in field investigations and the preparation of reports therefrom. Work also involves organizing training programmes in farm planning and record keeping for farms and the agricultural extension staff.

Advanced stenographic work with related clerical duties of a secretarial nature. An employee in this class serves as Secretary to a Minister of Government or to an official of Government who is at a comparable level. Work involves the performance of advanced stenographic duties with associated clerical duties of a secretarial nature. Work is performed with a high degree of independence, requiring the exercise of a considerable amount of initiative, judgment, and tact in dealing with a wide variety of official matters relating to the Minister or the Official concerned.

Administrative work in the organization and conduct of examinations. An employee in this class is responsible for, or assists in as required, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the efficient conduct of examinations for the Public Service, or for one or more areas of examinations in the Teaching Service, respectively. Work involves supervising and participating in the detailed preparations for the conduct of examinations, compiling results, preparing reports on exams, and maintaining related records and files. Supervision is exercised over a small group of subordinate clerical staff. General assignments are received from an administrative superior and work is performed within clearly defined procedures and practices. Work is reviewed through observations and an analysis of reports.

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.

Advanced professional and supervisory work in the field of accounting. An employee in this class performs professional and supervisory accounting work in a major aspect of government’s accounting process. Work includes directing and supervising activities in an accounting unit or reviewing and advising on such activities, preparing financial reports and statements, designing and setting up new accounting methods and procedures, and/or undertaking financial and accounting investigations.

Skilled work in managing and supervising the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment in a large division. An employee in this class is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of all activities involving the use of mechanical equipment. Work involves the maintenance and repairs of motor vehicles, plant, and equipment. Work includes the supervising of skilled workers and supervisors engaged in preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of mechanical equipment and also the economical control of allocated funds.

Responsible supervisory work in the use and care of mechanical equipment. An employee in this class is responsible for ensuring the serviceability and effective use of equipment in a division. Work involves supervising a team of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in regular servicing and corrective repair of equipment, keeping records of equipment utilization, and computing cost of the latter. Work is performed with some degree of independence within prescribed guidelines and is reviewed through discussion and reports for adherence to policy and for effectiveness.