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Section C: Problem Solvine No Change TABLE -PROBLEM SOLVING CONTEXT Degree Thw,, in; Challenge 4 5 Standardized • As of 7/10, there were approx. 480 active job classes with this rating. The Problem Solving point mode at this level is 50 points, the median is 57 points. Examples include: o Entry level professionals o Most secondary professionals o Some third level professionals o Some first level supervisors D 25 38 90 62 75 ❑ Positions are guided by substantially diversified business or academic procedures and specialized standards. ❑ Changing priorities or differing situations encountered in the work environment allow the employee latitude to consider which among many procedures should be followed in what sequence to achieve the requiredjob results. Problem Solvin Sub -Section: Thinkin2 Challen e. 3 Interpretive • As of 7/10, there were approx. 1040 active job classes (about 60%) with this rating. Examples include: o More complex AFSCME positions o Most professionals and supervisors o Some managers o Some directors and executive directors • This level has been compared to an essay test situation, where more independent thought and creativity is involved. • Employees resolve differing situations requiring a search for solutions or new applications within the area of learned things. • Experience is needed to know the options and make sound judgments. • Employees need to be aware of and interpret choices; they're expected to have dealt with similar, but not always identical, situations before. • These jobs we confronted with problems that `fall in the cracks" and resolve them by "reading between the lines." • Solutions result from comparing problem elements to reference pointswithin one's own experience and then using one's judgment to match the appropriate prior decision.