ORSA – PrincipalDemonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Leads and directs the work of others. Typically reports to top management or executive.
May provide consultation on complex projects and be a top-level contributor/specialist. Must be expert at problem solving, identifying risk, and communicating results and recommendations.Requires a Doctorate and at least 4 years of experience or a Master's degree and at least 10 years of experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.ORSA – IntermediateMust be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a project leader, supervisor, or manager. Must be adept at problem solving, identifying risk, and communicating results and recommendations.Requires a Master's degree and at least 6 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.ORSA – AssociateMust be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment, however, a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a project leader, supervisor, or manager. Must be adept at problem solving, identifying risk, and communicating results and recommendations.Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical curriculum.