Technical Class

Routine agricultural field work. Responsible for keeping farmers informed of various programs and assistance provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, and Fisheries, assisting in inspections for subsidy applications, and assessing crop loss in cases of natural disasters.

Responsible technical and supervisory work in a chemical laboratory.

Responsible technical work including administrative duties in the field of Labour and Industrial Relations.

Routine work as a trainee in the theory and practice of agricultural work.

Responsible sub-professional and supervisory work in the field of agriculture. An employee in this class is responsible for the direct supervision of agricultural activities in a County, or in a large agricultural project or demonstration station. Work involves supervision and coordination of work of sub-professional agricultural, clerical, skilled and unskilled workers engaged in government demonstration stations, livestock breeding units and agricultural subsidy operations and in field service rendered to farmers both in respect of crop and animal husbandry. Employee personally performs more complex tasks. Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of Government's policy in crop and animal husbandry but advice and guidance are received from a professional superior in difficult cases. Work is reviewed by a professional superior through observations, discussions and reports for adherence to departmental policies and procedures and for efficiency.

Responsible sub-professional work in the field of agriculture. An employee in this class performs advanced sub-professional work in the field of agriculture and acts as an adviser to farmers in the field of crop and/or animal husbandry. Work may also involve responsibility with regard to inspection of agricultural subsidies and responsibility for assisting in more difficult agricultural research work. Limited general instructions as to the work to be covered are received from a superior who reviews work through inspections, reports and general observations for efficiency and adherence to departmental procedures.

Sub-professional work in the field of agriculture. An employee in this class performs sub-professional work in the field of agriculture and renders advisory service to farmers with regard to crop and/or animal husbandry. Work involves the supervision of agricultural field operations and the participation in various agricultural developments. Detailed instructions as to the work to be performed are received from a superior but as the employee becomes more familiar with the work only general instructions are given. Work is supervised and is reviewed whilst in progress or upon completion by observation and through an analysis of reports.

Specialised technical work in the operation of Cardio/Pulmonary machines. An employee in this class is responsible for the operation of Cardio/Pulmonary machines during Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and the operation of the Pulmonary Function machines. Work involves maintaining cardiac pumps and related equipment, checking parameters through monitors and blood tests, maintaining physiological equilibrium of patients and sterile conditions during surgery. Work also involves the preparation and submission of reports on tests carried out on patients. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Cardio-Thoracic surgeon in surgery related duties, but some independence is exercised in the preparation of reports, tests etc. Work is reviewed through reports, discussions and observation for effectiveness and for adherence to guidelines.

Responsible work in the supervision of building construction and maintenance works in an assigned area. Responsible for the overall supervision of building construction and maintenance works in an assigned area. Work involves supervision of subordinate supervisory workers and a large group of skilled and unskilled workers.

Technical and supervisory work in the inspection of buildings. Organises, plans and supervises the work of subordinates engaged in inspecting building and building areas both in the course of construction and on completion to ensure adherence to approved plans and conformance with the requirements of the building laws and regulations. The employee is required to review the reports submitted by subordinates and to attend to appeals from builders and contractors.