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2005 TVA Engineering Total Compensation Survey
Invitation to Participate

We know that organizations in today’s competitive environment need accurate, up-to-date information for compensation planning. The 2005 Tennessee
Valley Authority Engineering Total Compensation Survey furnishes compensation decision-makers with data that are representative of pay practices
for engineering and scientific positions in your area.
Mercer Human Resource Consulting is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2005 Tennessee Valley Authority Engineering Total Compensation Survey,
sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Mercer will act as the third party administrator of the survey, ensuring the confidentiality of each
participant's data. Participants will receive survey results at no cost.
The survey, covering 45 positions, will summarize and list actual compensation practices by position, as illustrated in the following sample. The list of
invited organizations is also included below for your reference.
Data Effective Date:
Data Submission Deadline:
Results Delivery:

May 1, 2005
May 24, 2005
July 2005

Should you have any questions please contact Marlice Whitehead at 502 561 4607 or Pat Cropper at 502 561 4597. We look forward to working with you
on this very important compensation survey.
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See sample output and a list of invited participants below.

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Sample Output

1620

55007

65730

420 Supv-Radwaste-Alara & Equipmen

64414 52061

78091

64414

420 Applied Health Physicist IV

65076 53964

80964

65076

420 Nuclear Health Physicist-Sr

65251 50835

76255

yes

66393

420 Staff Health Physicist

65900 53300

82600

65900

420 Staff Health Physicist

66846 53831

80747

yes

420 Health Physicist

71546 59623

77507

yes

420 Sr. Radiation Specialist; Radi

72000 60000

95000

420 Sr Health Physicist

83328 54120

85008

yes

67348 53437

80119

Average

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22
7

1142

6174

73020

1020

72566

72000
6

4882

88210

68831.6

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LTI Average # Other Vehicles

yes

LTI Average # Stock Options

76300

LTI Receivers

68718

64110 50800

LTI Eligible

55007 45838

Average Total Cash Compensation

Other Cash

420 Health Physicist

Long Term Incentive

STI Average Amount

420 Health Physicist III

STI Receivers

Company Title For Job

STI Target %

Maximum

STI Eligible

Short Term Incentive

Minimum

Average Base Salary

Match Level

No. Incumbents

Survey Job Number

Company Code

Range

Organizations Invited to Participate
For your reference, the following organizations have been invited to participate.

ABB
ACS Services
Alabama Power
Alstom Power (ABB Environmental Services)
American Electric Power
AMOCO Chemical (BP)
BE&K Engineering
Bechtel Group, Inc.
Bechtel-Jacobs (K-25 Oak Ridge)
BellSouth
Black & Veatch
Bowater Paper Co.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN
BWXT (Y-12)
CIGNA Corporation (Provident)
Cinergy
Dames and Moore
Dominion Generation- VEPCO (Virginia Electric Power Company)
Duke Energy Company
East Kentucky Electric Co-op
Eastman Chemical
EI DuPont de Nemours & Company
Electric Power Board of Chattanooga

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Energy Northwest
Entergy Corporation (power side)
Entergy Nuclear Generation Company
Florida Power & Light
Framatone ANP
General Electric International
General Motors Saturn Plant
Intergraph
ITC DeltaCom
Knoxville Utilities Board
Komatsu
Logan Aluminum
Louisville Gas & Electric
Marshall Space Flight Center
Memphis Light, Gas & Water
MESA
Michael Baker Corporation
Nashville Electric Service
Nebraska Public Power District
NRC Region 2
Nuclear Fuel Services
Nuclear Management Company
Omaha Public Power

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P.E. LaMoreaux & Associates
PECO Energy
Pinnacle West Capitol (Arizona Public Service)
Progress Energy (CP&L and Florida Power Corp)
Sargent & Lundy
SHAW (Stone & Webster, Inc.)
Siemens Corp.
South Carolina Electric & Gas
South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee-Cooper)
Southern Company
Southern Nuclear
Sprint
State of Tennessee
STP Nuclear (Houston Power & Light)
Texas Utilities
Toyota
UT - Batelle-Oak Ridge National Laboratory (X-10)
Washington Group
Westinghouse Nuclear (Savannah River)
WorleyParsons
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operations
Xcel Energy

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2005 TVA Engineering Total Compensation Survey
Submission Guidelines
This electronic spreadsheet is provided to facilitate your survey submission.
Step 1 - General Information Form
Complete the General Information form. This form collects general information about your organization.
Step 2 - Overtime Policy Information Form

Complete the Overtime Policy Information form. This form collects overtime policy information as it
pertains to each surveyed position.

Step 3 - Position-Incumbent Information Form

Review the survey Position Descriptions and determine which positions you will match. Please note
that these positions have unique characteristics among organizations. For matching, use the general
rule that at least 80% of the work defined in the position description is performed by the incumbent
before considering it a match. Submit each of your matches on the Position-Incumbent Information
form. Data should be effective as of May 1, 2005.

Step 4 - Prepare for Submission

Please ensure you retain copies of your submission materials for your records.
Submit your participation materials by May 24, 2005.
E-mail your submission to [email protected] .
Or, you may copy your submission to CD/diskette and mail to:
Mercer Human Resource Consulting, Inc.
Global Information Services
462 South Fourth Street, Suite 1100
Louisville, KY 40202-3415

Questions

If you have questions while completing this survey, please call Marlice Whitehead at 502 561 4607 or
e-mail her at [email protected] .

Confidentiality

Mercer Human Resource Consulting ensures all data collected in this questionnaire to be
confidential. In instances where this data may be used in other survey reports, such as custom
analyses, your organization name may appear in the participant list. In all cases, it is Mercer's
policy to continue to maintain the confidentiality of all data submitted during the data collection
process.

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General Information
Data Effective Date: May 1, 2005

Data Submission Deadline: May 24, 2005

Your organization name should be listed below as you would like it to appear on the survey participant list.

Organization:

Organization Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip

Organization Contacts:
Compensation Contact

Name
Title
Phone Number
Extension
Fax Number
E-mail Address

Benefits Contact

Name
Title
Phone Number
Extension
Fax Number
E-mail Address

Report Recipient

Name
Title
Phone Number
Extension
Fax Number
E-mail Address

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General Company Demographics
Please provide the headcount, revenue, payroll, and standard workweek below.
For revenue and payroll figures, please provide the actual amount, do not reduce by thousands. e.g. $2.5 billion should be input as 2,500,000,000.
1 Total U.S. Revenues

2 Total U.S. Employees
3 Total U.S. Payroll

4 Total U.S. Salaried Payroll

5 Total U.S. Pension-eligible Salaried Payroll

6 Total U.S. Salaried Employees Participating in a Medical Plan
Exempt

Nonexempt

7 Standard Workweek - How many hours are in a standard workweek for full-time salaried employees?
Enter a 1,2,3, or 4

1 = 35 hours
2 = 37.5 hours
3 = 40 hours
4 = Other

If Other, please specify

General Compensation Policies for Engineering, Scientific, IT, and Technical Employees
8 What type of pay structure does your company use for non-management salaried positions?
A unique range for each position
Grades in a traditional structure
Broad Band/Pay Band
Other
Enter a 1 for all that apply

If Other, please explain
9 If your company uses grades in a traditional structure, do the grades contain a determined
number of steps/levels (within grades) with escalating salaries ranging from the minimum to
the maximum salary?

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

10 When annual adjustments are made to their range/grade/band, do all employees who perform
at the satisfactory/fully adequate level (or higher) receive a general across-the-board
salary increase?

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

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11 What are the primary factors for determining your company's budget for individual
performance-based pay (merit pay) for non-management, salaried employees?
Overall compa-ratios
Company performance
Changes in market rates
Other economic indices (e.g., CPI, ECI)
Turnover rate
Enter a 1 for all that apply

12 Does your company target a certain percentile or point within the range to pay
non-management, salaried employees who perform at the satisfactory/fully adequate
level? (minimum = 0%ile, midpoint = 50%ile, maximum = 100%ile)

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

If yes, what is the target percentile or control point?

Percentile
Control point

13 On average, how long does it take a non-management, salaried employee performing at a
satisfactory/fully adequate level (or better) whose salary is below the control point/target
percentile to reach the control point/target percentile?

Select best answer

1 = 0-3 years
2 = 4-6 years
3 = 7-10 years
4 = > 10 years
5 = Not applicable

14 Does your policy permit a satisfactory/full performance employee who is paid above the
control point/target percentile to receive less in base pay increase than the market
increase for their job?

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

15 Do non-management, salaried employees have an opportunity to progress to the range/
grade/band maximum?

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

If yes, which of the following are factors for the decision?
Individual performance
Group performance
Length of service
Retention
Internal equity
Other
Enter a 1 for all that apply

If Other, please explain

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16 Is an employee's individual performance a factor in determining whether his or her
performance-based pay is awarded in base pay or lump sum?

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

17 Is position in the range/grade/band a factor in determining whether an employee's performancebased pay is awarded in base pay or lump sum?

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

18 Do you have a formal process in which a supervisor and employee jointly establish
individual goals at the beginning of a review period?

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

19 Do you provide a formal process for employees to appeal their individual performance goals
set at the beginning of the review period?

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

20 Do you provide a formal process for employees to appeal their individual performance ratings?

21 Do you provide a formal process for employees to appeal their individual performance awards?

22 Does your policy require that 100% of the merit/individual performance budget be distributed?

23 How frequently does your company adjust the range/grade/band for non-management,
salaried employees? Please select the answer that best describes your practice.

Select best answer

1 = Every year
2 = Every 2 years
3 = Every 3 years
4 = As needed
5 = Other

If Other, please explain
24 Which of the following does your company use as a basis for adjusting the
range/grade/band for non-management, salaried positions?

Custom survey
Published data
Bureau of Labor Statistics indices
Other
Enter a 1 for all that apply

If Other, please explain

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25 Excluding expatriates, provide the average incentives/pay differentials offered to non-management, salaried employees for:
Average Amount
Nuclear work
Outages
Site premiums
Remote locations
State/Local taxes
Hazard pay
Other

Percent of Salary

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

%
%
%
%
%
%
%

If Other, please specify

26 Do non-management, salaried employees receive additional compensation for:
Average Amount
Qualified reactor engineer
Professional engineer
Certified Health Physicist, NRRPT
Other

Percent of Salary

$
$
$
$

%
%
%
%

If Other, please specify
27 Does your policy provide an incentive to non-management, salaried employees after
completing a specified number of years of continuous service?

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

If Yes, please specify the number of years
If Yes, please specify the incentive expressed as an average
annual amount or as a percent of salary.

$
%

If Yes, please indicate how the incentive is paid.
Enter a 1, 2, or 3

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1 = Base pay increase
2 = Lump sum
3 = Both

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28 Does your company have a policy that provides adoption benefits?

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

If yes, please check all that apply.

Paid leave
Unpaid leave plus FMLA
Special Medical Benefits
Monetary allowance to assist with cost
Other
Enter a 1 for all that apply

If Special Medical Benefits, please explain
If Monetary Allowance, please enter maximum amount

If Other, please explain

Vacancies and Signing Bonuses for Engineering, Scientific, IT, and Technical Positions
29 Excluding entry level positions, does your company seek to fill vacant positions with qualified internal candidates before seeking outside candidates?
Please select the answer that best describes your practice for each type of employee.
1 = Always
Exempt
Nonexempt
2 = Not always but more than 50%
Select best answer

30 Does your company policy allow the starting salary for experienced employees to be
anywhere within the job pay range?

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

31 May a signing bonus be awarded to a college recruit?

32 May a signing bonus be awarded to new hires other than college recruits?

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3 = Less than 50%
4 = Never

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Travel Time for Engineering, Scientific, IT, and Technical Employees
33 For each type of employee, indicate how time spent in travel outside of regular work hours is compensated.
Exempt
Nonexempt
Enter a 1, 2, or 3

1 = Actual travel time
2 = Not compensated
3 = Other

If Other, please explain

Actual/Budgeted Pay Increases for Engineering, Scientific, IT, and Technical Employees
34 What is your overall pay increase/budget as a percent of straight-time payroll?
2004 Actual
General increase
Merit (individual performance)
Company performance/variable pay
Step progression

Exempt

2005 Budget*
General increase
Merit (individual performance)
Company performance/variable pay
Step progression

Exempt

Nonexempt
%
%
%
%
Nonexempt
%
%
%
%

*If salary increase percentages for 2005 have already occurred, please provide the actual annual percentage.

Shift Differentials
35 What is the company's approximate annual cost for shift differentials/premiums
for salaried personnel? Provide as an annual dollar amount or as a percent
of straight-time payroll.

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$
%

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Overtime Pay
36 For overtime, what is the cost as a percent of straight-time payroll for the most recently
completed year?
Exempt

Nonexempt

Company-wide
Engineers
Scientists
Information Technology employees
Technicians (non-craft)

%
%
%
%
%

Premium Pay
37 Do you provide additional compensation for Sunday work that is
part of the standard workweek (not considering overtime)?

Exempt

Nonexempt
Enter a 1 or 2

If Yes, please enter the monetary amount,
the percentage amount, or
enter a 1 for Other and explain below.

1 = Yes
2 = No

$
%
Other

If Other, please explain

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Benefits for Engineering, Scientific, IT, and Technical Employees
Note: In the event you are unable to answer a question, please indicate this by inputting N / A in the appropriate space provided.

Paid Time Off Benefits
38 Paid Time Off (PTO) includes several components: vacation, holidays, floating (or personal) days, sick leave
(100% pay payable prior to STD), bereavement, military duty, and jury duty. For each PTO category, please indicate
the availability, the average annual number of days used per employee, the carryover policy, and the cash out policy.
Do you have a program that combines the administration of paid time off under
one policy?

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

Avg Days Used Per
Employee

Plan Offered?

Please indicate the availability of the following policies:
Sick leave, informal / discretionary policy
Sick leave, formal policy
Vacation
Holidays
Floating / Personal
Bereavement
Military duty
Jury duty
Other (e.g., adoption, paternity, etc.)

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

Avg Days Carried
Per Employee

Plan Offered?

Can unused days be carried over to the next year?
Sick leave carryover
Vacation carryover

1 = Yes
2 = No
Enter a 1 or 2

Can unused days be cashed out? If so, what are the average number of days cashed out by an employee each year and the
estimated cost of these cashed out days per employee?
Avg # Days
Cashed Out
Per Employee

Plan Offered?
Sick leave cashout
Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

Enter a 1 or 2

1 = Yes
2 = No

Vacation cashout

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Avg Cost ($) of
Cashed Out Days
per Employee

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Health Care for Current Engineering, Scientific, IT, and Technical Employees
39 Do you offer the following plans? If yes, please enter the cost of coverage under each benefit plan for salaried employees.
Enter a "0" where employer or employee pays no cost of the plan. When more than one plan is offered, please respond
for the plan with the highest enrollment.

Annual Employee
Cost

Plan Offered?

Separate Dental Plan
Individual coverage
Family coverage

1 = Yes
2 = No

$
$

1 = Yes
2 = No

$
$

1 = Yes
2 = No

$
$

Annual Total
Employer +
Annual Employer Employee Cost per
Employee
Cost per Employee

Enter a 1 or 2

Separate Vision Care Plan
Individual coverage
Family coverage
Enter a 1 or 2

Separate Prescription Drug Plan
Individual coverage
Family coverage
Enter a 1 or 2

Health Care – Employer Cost for Current Employees
40 What was the employer cost of providing health care benefits for active salaried employees in the year? If the plan is insured,
please enter the annual premium. If the plan is self-insured, please enter the annual average claims. Do not include
administrative fees.
Annual Total
Premium
Dental plan
$
Vision care plan
$
Prescription drug plan
$
TOTAL (if cannot provide split above)
$

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Annual Average
Claims
or
or
or
or

$
$
$
$

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Death and Disability Benefits for Current Employees
41 Please indicate if death and disability plans are offered. Where applicable, provide the employer cost of providing death and disability benefits to active
salaried employees in the most recently completed fiscal year. If the plan is insured, please enter the annual premium per employee. If the plan is self-insured,
please enter the annual average claims. Do not include administrative fees.
Annual Total
Premium
Plan Offered?
Short-term disability (after sick leave ends)
1 = Yes
$
or
$
2 = No
$
or
$
Long-term disability
Basic life insurance
$
or
$
Supplemental life insurance
$
or
$
Accidental death and disability
$
or
$
Other
$
or
$

Annual Average
Claims

Enter a 1 or 2

If Other, please specify

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Retirement Plan Benefits
42 Please indicate if a pension/defined benefit/cash balance plan is offered. If a plan is offered, what was your company's actual contribution/cost toward
providing pension/defined benefit/cash balance plan benefits for your salaried employees in the year? Please provide this cost as a dollar amount or
a percent of pension eligible salaried base payroll.
Pension/defined benefit/cash balance plan offered?

1 = Yes
Enter a 1 or 2

2 = No

Most Recent
Employer
Contribution
Amount
If yes, most recent employer contribution amount

Percent of Straighttime Salaried
Payroll

Do you use the FAS 87 service cost of your defined benefit retirement plan in
determination of total compensation/total rewards costs?

1 = Yes
Enter a 1 or 2

2 = No

Most Recent
Employer
Contribution
Amount
If yes, please provide the service cost as a dollar amount or a percent of payroll.

Percent of Straighttime Salaried
Payroll
or

43 Please indicate which defined contribution plans are offered. If a plan is offered, what was the employer cost of providing capital accumulation benefits for your
salaried employees in the most recently completed year? Please enter the employer contributions as a dollar amount or a percent of straight-time payroll for employees.
Most Recent
Employer
Percent of StraightContribution
time Salaried
Plan Offered?
Amount
Payroll
1 = Yes
$
or
401(k) employer-matching contribution
2 = No
$
or
Deferred profit-sharing plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
$
or
Stock purchase plan
$
or
Other thrift or savings plan
$
or
Enter a 1 or 2

If Other, please specify

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%
%
%
%
%

Legally Required Benefits
44 What was the employer cost of providing legally required benefits to your salaried employees in the most recently completed year?
Please enter the employer cost as a percent of straight-time payroll for employees. Enter N / A if your organization is not required to provide this benefit.
Percent of Straighttime Salaried
Payroll
FICA
Civil Service Retirement

%
%

Employee Services
45 Please indicate if child care, elder care, or parking services are offered to employees. If a service is offered, what was the employer cost of providing the
service to your salaried employees in the year? Please enter the employer cost as a dollar amount.
Total Annual
Service Offered?
Employer Cost
1 = Yes
$
Child care
2 = No
$
Elder care
Parking (not travel-related)
$
Enter a 1 or 2

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Survey Position Family

For each position family listed, please indicate your
company's policy / practice regarding overtime
compensation.

Overtime Policy

1 = Allowed
2 = Required
3 = Not allowed

Scheduled Overtime
Compensated After "n" Scheduled Overtime is
Hours Beyond
Authorized By
Standard Work Week
1 = 0 hours
2 = 1-5 hours
3 = 6-9 hours
4 = 10-12 hours
5 = >12 hours
6 = Mgmt discretion

Scheduled Overtime is
Compensated

1 = Cash only
1 = Per policy/practice
2 = Immediate Supervisor 2 = Comp time only
3 = Either method
3 = Management

Scheduled Overtime
Pay Rate

1 = Straight time
2 = Time and a half
3 = Double time
4 = Bonus pay

Engineers (non-supervisory)
IT Employees (non-supervisory)
Program Administration/Environmental Compliance
Project Control Specialist/Maintenance Specialist
Radcon Supervisor/Chem Supervisor
Scientists (non-supervisory)
Non-Management/Technical Supervisors

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Survey Position Family

For each position family listed, please indicate your
company's policy / practice regarding overtime
compensation.

Plant Overhaul / Outage
Plant Overhaul/Outage
Overtime Compensated
Overtime is Authorized
After "n" Hours Beyond
By
Standard Work Week
1 = 0 hours
2 = 1-5 hours
3 = 6-9 hours
4 = 10-12 hours
5 = >12 hours
6 = Mgmt discretion

Plant Overhaul/Outage
Plant Overhaul/Outage
Overtime is
Overtime Pay Rate
Compensated

1 = Cash only
1 = Per policy/practice
2 = Immediate Supervisor 2 = Comp time only
3 = Either method
3 = Management

1 = Straight time
2 = Time and a half
3 = Double time
4 = Bonus pay

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Survey Position Family

For each position family listed, please indicate your
company's policy / practice regarding overtime
compensation.

Emergency Overtime
Compensated After "n" Emergency Overtime is Emergency Overtime is Emergency Overtime
Hours Beyond
Authorized By
Compensated
Pay Rate
Standard Work Week
1 = 0 hours
2 = 1-5 hours
3 = 6-9 hours
4 = 10-12 hours
5 = >12 hours
6 = Mgmt discretion

1 = Cash only
1 = Per policy/practice
2 = Immediate Supervisor 2 = Comp time only
3 = Either method
3 = Management

1 = Straight time
2 = Time and a half
3 = Double time
4 = Bonus pay

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Position
Code

Survey Position

Family

Description

Chemical Engineer, Senior

Engineering

Performs chemical engineering analysis, design calculations, prepares technical reports,
develops design criteria, cost estimates, and innovative technology development on physical
arrangements for chemical features in pilot, demonstration-scale, or commercial plants.
Performs assignments involving chemical engineering practices, including a variety of
complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional
materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Devises new approaches to problems
encountered. Designs and selects equipment and instrumentation for tests of appropriate
scale. Provides field engineering including walk-downs, construction support, testing, and
startup. Makes surveys of chemical literature and writes reports of surveys and suggesting
experimental modification to those processes or design and development of new processes.
Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to general results expected.
Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.

Civil Engineer, Principal

Engineering

In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates and directs engineering projects.
Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices in
broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently on
engineering problems and methods. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the
modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related
sciences and disciplines. Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of other engineers
and technicians. Directs resource utilization, estimates personnel needs and schedules and
assigns work to meet completion dates. Minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil
Engineering.

Civil Engineer, Senior

Engineering

Performs structural and civil engineering analysis, design, maintenance support, and
inspections/evaluations for power generating plants (nuclear, fossil, and hydro), electric
power transmission systems and water resource facilities, highways, railroads, locks, and
dams, or similar structures. Performs assignments involving conventional structural and civil
engineering practices, including a variety of complex features such as conflicting design
requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Ensures engineering quality by
reviewing and checking the work of other engineers and design technicians. Develops,
reviews, and interprets engineering drawings and data. Independently performs most
assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Minimum requirement of
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

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Position
Code

Survey Position

Family

Description

Electrical Engineer, Principal

Engineering

In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs engineering projects.
Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices
in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently on
engineering problems and methods. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the
modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related
sciences and disciplines. Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of other engineers
and technicians. Directs resource utilization, estimates personnel needs and schedules and
assigns work to meet completion dates. Minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering.

Electrical Engineer, Senior

Engineering

Performs electrical engineering analysis, design, maintenance support, and
inspections/evaluations for systems and features of power generating plants (nuclear, fossil,
and hydro), telecommunications, and transmission system facilities. Performs assignments
involving conventional electrical engineering practices, including a variety of complex features
such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult
coordination requirements. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Ensures
engineering quality through review of the work of other engineers and design technicians.
Develops, reviews, and interprets engineering drawings and data. Independently performs
most assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Minimum requirement of
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

I&C Engineer, Senior

Engineering

Performs analysis and design of instrumentation, control, and protective relaying systems
engineering for power generating plants (nuclear, fossil, and hydro), transmission systems,
and water resource facilities, locks and dams, or similar structures. Performs assignments
involving conventional engineering practices, including a variety of complex features such as
conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult
coordination requirements. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Ensures
engineering quality by reviewing and checking the work of other engineers and design
technicians. Develops, reviews and interprets engineering drawings and data. Independently
performs most assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Minimum
requirement of a Bachelor's degree in I&C, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

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Mechanical Engineer, Principal

Engineering

In a supervisory capacity plans, develops, coordinates, and directs engineering projects.
Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and
practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently
on problems and methods. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modifications
and extensions of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and
disciplines. Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of other engineers and
technicians. Directs resource utilization, estimates personnel needs and schedules and
assigns work to meet completion dates. Minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in
Mechanical Engineering.

Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Engineering

Performs mechanical engineering analysis, design, maintenance support, and
inspections/evaluations for systems and features of power generating plants (nuclear, fossil,
and hydro) and their auxiliaries, locks, dams, or similar structures. Performs assignments
involving conventional mechanical engineering practices, including a variety of complex
features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and
difficult coordination requirements. Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
Ensures engineering quality through review of the work of other engineers and design
technicians. Develops, reviews, and interprets engineering drawings and data. Independently
performs most assignments with instructions as to results expected. Minimum requirement of
a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Nuclear Engineer, Senior

Engineering

Performs nuclear engineering work (design, fuels, or licensing) in part of a major project or in
a total project of moderate scope. Performs assignments involving conventional nuclear
engineering practices including a variety of system interactions and complex features such as
conflicting design and regulatory requirements, unsuitability or applicability of complex
analysis computer codes, and difficult coordination requirements and regulatory interfaces.
Conducts work requiring judgment of independent evaluation, identification of alternatives,
selection of strategies, substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques,
procedures, criteria and analysis computer codes. Devises new approaches to problems
encountered. Prepares documents for submittal to NRC. Ensures engineering quality by
reviewing and checking the work of other engineers and design technicians. Develops,
reviews and interprets engineering drawings, probabilistic safety analysis, and other system
parameters and interactions. Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear
Engineering.

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Reactor Engineer, Senior

Engineering

Performs nuclear engineering analysis. Responsible for developing, performing, and
evaluating nuclear reactor technical studies and tests to establish core parameters, fuel
management economics, and safe nuclear and thermal operation limits. Provides
recommendations and guidance regarding reactivity management. Establishes testing
programs for reactors and reactor components. Primary contact for reactor performance, fuel
integrity, fuel equipment performance, fuel-related refueling activities, reactor hardware or
reactor-related system equipment, or a reactor-related program function. Assignments
involve conventional nuclear engineering practices, including a variety of complex features
and system interactions. Conducts technical monitoring, trending, analysis, evaluation, and
investigation of reactor core performance. Utilizes computer codes as necessary to perform
core analysis tasks. Provides technical direction to ensure safe and reliable reactor
operations. Coordinates receipt, storage, and movement of new and spent nuclear fuel.
Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering.

System Engineer, Senior

Engineering

Performs multi-discipline engineering work to optimize performance of power generating
and/or transmission systems, equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Provides technical
interpretations of design requirements as they apply to the maintenance and operation of
plant systems. Conducts technical monitoring, trending, analysis, evaluation, and
investigation of systems and components. Designs, performs, and verifies analysis of
preventive maintenance programs. Provides engineering recommendations and alternatives
for solving operational and maintenance problems. Serves as the primary plant contact for
assigned system/component. Initiates improvements and modifications. Independently
performs most assignments with instructions as to results expected. Minimum requirement of
a Bachelor's degree in engineering.

System Engineer, Specialist

Engineering

Serving as the technical expert requiring use of advanced knowledge, provides
interpretations of design requirements and recommendations for solving complex
multidiscipline operational and maintenance problems involving power generation and /or
transmission system and component performance. Serves as the primary plant expert for
assigned systems. Develops solutions to support safe system operations. Provides
authoritative advice on single and/or multidisciplinary functions. Plans and conducts work
requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and adaptation of problem
solving techniques and the application of system procedures. Performs as staff advisor
and/or consultant. May direct or coordinate work on project teams. Minimum requirement of
a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

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Transmission - Area Engineer,
Senior

Engineering

Performs engineering modifications on an electric transmission system including equipment,
substations, and switchyards of significant complexity with minimal technical
direction/support. Serves as local project manager coordinating multi-skilled, multi-discipline
work groups. Writes/reviews written work plans/functional tests. Performs troubleshooting
and provides technical support to craft/customer personnel. Recommends changes to
specification diagrams based on technical and operational issues, provides field man-hour
estimates, and develops outage/transition plans for project implementation. Works with
design staff during engineering phase to provide field information/valid requirements.
Coordinates pre-constructed prints and cut-in/inspection package to ensure new equipment is
integrated into the work management system. Independently performs most assignments
with minimal guidance. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.
Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

100

Database Administrator,
Specialist

Information Technology

As the company expert, manages and maintains all production and non-production relational
or object oriented databases and replication servers on a daily basis. Responsible for
providing advance knowledge of database operations administration. Designs and
implements strategies for backup and recovery, checking and loading of data. Oversees
database installations and configurations. Develops and implements standards and
procedures. Provides team leadership, expert technical guidance, or personally perform
major aspects of systems configuration (planning, analysis, preparation, implementation) of
all products across all platforms and networks. Supervision is related to overall objectives.
Skills required: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, knowledge of operating systems, programming
languages, relational or object oriented data models, hardware and data communications.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, mathematics, or related
computer field.

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Desktop Systems Specialist,
Senior

Information Technology

Provide support for desktop computing hardware, software, and middleware applications.
Responsible for integration of various platforms to ensure networking interoperability and
connectivity. Responsible for the research, evaluation, testing, and implementation of
strategic and tactical desktop ADP technology solutions. Responsible for working with others
to identify desktop standards, and developing and documenting migration plans and
interfaces. Configures hardware, software, and data communications software and hardware
to provide a computing solution. Develops scripts and programs for operating systems.
Demonstrated competence in configuring, integrating, implementation, and supporting enduser information systems. In depth experience with the following: Enterprise-wide middleware
applications COTS, electronic document management systems, mobile/remote computing
technologies system management server, microsoft, exchange client and project
management experience. Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration,
mathematics, or related computer field.

106

IT Business Analyst, Specialist

Information Technology

Through interviews and consultation, the analyst documents business processes and models
information sources and flows. Understands the interrelationships between information,
knowledge, and key business processes. Recognizes areas for improvement and develops
system requirement documents for specifications development. Creates working prototypes
and performs cost/benefit analysis. Bachelor's degree in computer science, business
administration or related field.

108

Network Analyst, Senior

Information Technology

Provides beginning to end project design and management for voice/data/video network
projects. Assesses operating characteristics for adequacy, cost effectiveness, security,
maintainability, and applicability. Develops technical specifications for equipment lease or
purchase. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
Experience in application of IEEE, ANSI, and other technical standards.

110

Programmer Analyst, Senior

Information Technology

Analyzes and evaluates existing or proposed systems and devises computer programs,
systems and related procedures to process data. Prepares charts and diagrams to assist in
problem analysis, and submits recommendations for solution. Prepares program
specifications, diagrams and develops coding logic flowcharts. Encodes, tests, debugs and
installs the application programs and procedures in coordination with computer operations
and user departments. Utilizes development tools to develop solutions for a variety of
complex and difficult problems or systems. Develops the technical system design, builds and
test the application software and implements it for use by end user. Independently performs
most assignments. Skills required in numerous programming languages and development
tools. Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, or related field.

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System Administrator, Specialist

Information Technology

Serves as a technical expert responsible for ensuring departmental and enterprise servers,
hardware, operating system, and application software, which includes disaster recovery,
security, and system configuration are administered effectively. Establishes guidelines,
policies and procedures governing all system administration activities. Designs and
configures new server installations, plans and performs hardware and software upgrades.
Provides cost based analysis for new installations and upgrades. Responsible for analysis of
server security issues and formulating appropriate solutions involving the use of system
security features. Supervision is related to overall objectives. Skills included: UNIX, NT,
scripting languages, system utilities, client/server environment, security systems, Microsoft
WEB technologies, general operating principles. Bachelor's degree in computer science,
Information Technology, or related computer field.

125

System Administrator, Senior

Information Technology

Independently performs system administration tasks for departmental and enterprise servers,
hardware, operating system, and application software, which includes disaster recovery,
security and system configuration. Responsible for the research, evaluation, testing, and
implementation of strategic and tactical server-based technology. Investigates and insures
resolution of production problems. Identifies and automates systems scripts as necessary.
Configures, installs, administers and maintains system hardware and software. Monitors and
tunes system performance. Integrates with system network. Ensures that all disaster
recovery plans, procedures and processes are in place as required. Independently performs
assignments. Skills required: UNIX, NT, system operating concepts including storage
management and security, scripting languages, client/server and networking environment.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related computer field.

130

System Analyst, Principal

Information Technology

Serves in an administrative and technical supervisory role as team leader for software
development projects while overseeing the maintenance of existing software. Analyzes
business needs and develops systems solutions to business problems. Interfaces with users
to determine business objectives and system requirements. Recommends solutions after
evaluating alternatives. Responsible for the development of schedules. Oversees the
technical design, building and testing of the system. Provides expert advice to other IS
professionals. Prepares and presents proposals to all levels of upper management. Skills
required: Power Builder, Interdev, Web Objects, C, C++, JAVA, HTML, PL/SQL, Smalltalk,
Oracle; and/or DB2. Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration,
mathematics, or related computer field.

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Chemistry Supervisor

Operations Support

Supervise the Chemistry Control Shift Operations staff by effectively planning resources to
accomplish work, monitoring work activities, and assuring the technical adequacy of their
work. The incumbent provides program oversight in identifying and evaluating Nuclear Plant
Chemistry control issues and providing authoritative technical advice regarding plant system
chemistry. Directs the implementation of Chemistry control programs, radiological effluent
management programs, and maintenance of online process equipment. Assist personnel in
resolution of technical, schedule, cost, and quality issues. May perform any or all of the
activities of subordinate personnel. An Associate degree in Science, Engineering or related
field or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree preferred, and four years of applied
Chemistry experience.

205

Maintenance Specialist, Senior

Operations Support

Assumes responsibility for significant work components performance and maintenance in
power plants. Writes and reviews maintenance and modifications work orders. Provides
technical support to craft personnel. Determines required resources, investigates equipment,
reviews drawings, vendor manuals and procedures. Coordinates scope and detail of work
assignments. May supervise the work of other specialists and craftsmen. Independently
performs most assignments with minimal guidance. Minimum requirements of an Associate
Scientific degree or equivalent.

210

Project Control Specialist

Operations Support

Serves as the expert in the planning, scheduling and monitoring of capital and/or modification
projects. Has a very detailed knowledge of cost and/or schedule systems, the software
analytical methods, and hardware components. Provides authoritative advice associated with
project control processes and/or systems. Develops project cost/benefit analysis and
approval packages. Devises new approaches without supervision to resolve problems
identified. Provides advisory and consulting skills to optimize solutions to planning, technical
problem resolution, schedules, project costs, quality issues, etc. May be a team leader to
achieve program and production goals. Receives minimal guidance on unusual or complex
problems. Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or
equivalent degree.

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Project Control Specialist,
Senior

Operations Support

Develops, plans, schedules, and monitors cost and schedule performance for capital and/or
modification projects. Documents project progress and changes and communicate them to
team members. Conducts review meetings and develop potential solutions and approaches
for the schedule and cost problem areas. Prepares detailed project justification packages
and reports for monitoring the progress of projects. Develop project budgets and reporting
structure. Assists in the development of project cost/benefit analysis and approval packages.
Tracks the physical progress of a project. Independently performs assignments with
instructions as to the general results expected. Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s degree in
a related technical field or equivalent degree. (This is a career level position.)

220

Radcon Supervisor

Operations Support

Supervise the Radiological Control Shift Operations staff by effectively planning resources to
accomplish work, monitoring work activities, and assuring the technical adequacy of their
work. Provides program oversight in identifying and evaluating radiological hazards and
providing authoritative technical advice to protect personnel and the environment from
harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Administer the site radiological control program for plant
radiological surveillance, both routine and non-routine including unprecedented activities.
Directs the implementation of control measures concerning personnel exposure to radioactive
materials and associated radiation during routine nuclear plant operations and emergency
situations. Assist personnel in resolution of technical, schedule, cost, and quality issues. May
perform any or all duties of subordinate personnel. An Associate degree in Science,
Engineering or related field or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree preferred, and four
years of applied Health Physics experience.

300

Program Administrator Environmental Compliance,
Senior

Programs Planning &
Administration

Serves as the site/regional administrator responsible for ensuring compliance with state and
federal environmental laws. May serve as the primary interface/coordinator with
environmental regulatory agencies. Develops all programs affecting the ability to meet
regulatory objectives. Provides expertise and oversight in the profiling and disposal of
hazardous materials and provides guidance in waste minimization efforts. Monitors
site/regional activities to assess regulatory compliance. Prepares environmental reports for
review. Develops and facilitates site-specific environmental training plan. Assists local
government and small businesses in identifying the need for performing inspections.
Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree in a physical science.

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Analytical Chemist, Senior

Scientific

Responsible for performing analysis using major analytical instrumentation which may include
GC, GC/MS, ICP, ICP-MS, HPLC, GFAA. Implements new analytical methods and
instrumentation using approved standard industry or EPA procedures as necessary. As
needed performs non-routine analysis on complex sample matrices using modified methods
to obtain results. Provides technical guidance to lower level technicians. Receives guidance
from supervisor when unplanned or new issues impact the original work assignments.
Troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation to maintain in
good operating condition. A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and four years lower level
analytical laboratory experience is required.

405

Biologist, Senior

Scientific

Coordinates a variety of atmospheric, aquatic, terrestrial or natural resource management
projects. Plans project cost estimates and monitors/directs field and laboratory work.
Responsible for quality control through the development and implementation of quality
assurance and control procedures. Directs the work of other biologists and technicians as
required. Participates on or leads interdisciplinary teams. Independently performs most
assignments. Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in atmospheric, aquatic or
terrestrial natural resource management. Master’s degree desirable.

408

Economist, Specialist

Scientific

Serves as an advanced level economist on a wide variety of issues related to the industry in
which the company operates. Uses sound economic and industrial analysis skills, knowledge
and statistics to design and conduct analyses related to the business interests of the
company. Solves complex problems and makes forecasts regarding financial, marketing and
other business plans. Develops and manages tools, databases and methods to evaluate
business-related economic concerns. Serves as an internal consultant in specialty area and
prepares reports to assist management in decision making. May direct or coordinate work on
project teams. Minimum requirement of a Master's or related degree in economics.

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Environmental Scientist, Senior

Scientific

Plans, conducts, and reports the results of scientific studies aimed at evaluating the
environmental effects of activities and at resolving environmental problems. Plans how
activities will be conducted to fulfill study purposes and achieve study goals. Directs and
participates in activities by directing the work of scientists, engineers, and technicians; using
and calibrating equipment; making observations of project conditions which will later be used
in interpreting the results of project activities. Reviews and ensures the technical accuracy of
project results through the application of scientific principles, standards, and techniques.
Participates on or leads interdisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of
environmental compliance projects. Provides guidance in response to changes in laws and
regulations. Prepares various environmental regulations reports. Independently performs
assignments with instructions as to the objectives and scope. Bachelor’s or advanced
degree in environmental or natural science.

415

Health Physicist, Senior

Scientific

Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard health physics techniques,
procedures, and criteria using judgment in the development of technical solutions and
programs. Bachelor’s degree in health physics, engineering, chemistry, environmental
science, physics, physical science or computer science. Certification by the American Board
of Health Physics or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists or a Master’s
degree are desirable.

425

Physical Chemist, Specialist

Scientific

Advanced level chemist for environmental problems concerning fundamental chemical and
physical principles, spectroscopy, kinetics, and chemical data in soil, water, and air. Plans
and conducts experiments and theoretical studies to analyze and predict the relationship of
chemical, physical, morphological, properties of materials. Conducts research on the
reaction of solid and liquid wastes with materials leading to the development of improved
technologies for the prevention of environmental pollution. Plans and develops approaches
to the development of new analytical methods and instrumentation; designing, procuring,
and/or building experimental apparatus; conducting experimental work; evaluating results;
preparing written reports. Master's degree or doctorate in physical, inorganic, or organic
chemistry or related discipline.

500

Chemical Laboratory
Technician, Senior

Technical Support

Analyzes samples for constituents in various matrices using techniques or instruments that
require a moderate level of calibration or analytical interpretation e.g. UV/VIS, RDE, IC,
CVAA under normal operating conditions and parameters. Performs sample preparation. All
work is performed following standard operating procedures or nationally recognized
procedures and are performed under the general guidance of an advanced level technician,
analytical chemist, or supervisor. Two-year laboratory certificate/degree required with two
years of laboratory experience or four years of related laboratory work experience.

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Computer Technician/CAD
Operator, Senior

Technical Support

Performs multiple task assignments involving computer graphic design and related work in
the development or revision of design drawings related to the design of architectural and
engineering features for power generating, transmission systems, water resource facilities, or
similar structures. Prepares final design drawing working from notes, rough sketches, or oral
instructions. Corrects design problems so that the integrity of the drawing is maintained.
Upon completion of the design layout, submits the design to technical personnel for approval.
Transfers (inputs) graphic data to computer storage devices. Ensures drawings meet
industry standards, identifies when procedures need to be modified and makes
recommendations to supervisor. Associate or advanced degree in related technical field
(civil, electrical, mechanical).

510

Design Technician, Senior

Technical Support

Produces discipline design drawings and design calculations using standard engineering
methods. Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of technical design
work (Civil, I&C, Mechanical, Electrical or P&C). Prepares bills-of-material, requisitions,
specifications, and reviews vendor documentation and manuals, prepares Material
Equipment List (MEL) data, and design change packages. Performs system and facilities
walk-downs. Prepares project cost estimates. Provides design support and oversight to
construction. Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results
expected. May review work of other technicians. Minimum requirement of an Associate
degree in an engineering technology.

515

Environmental Technician,
Senior

Technical Support

Conducts a variety of operations and tests, experiments and analyses according to
established procedures. Operates and troubleshoots equipment. Performs calculations on
data and assists in evaluation of the results. Evaluates technical problems and determines
methodology to use in problem resolution. Analyzes and evaluates technical problems and
determines methodology to use in problem resolution. Assists in scheduling analyses and
revising specifications. Ensures compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and
permits, revises compliance programs in accordance with new permits. May direct the work
of lower level technicians. Independently performs assignments with instructions as to
general results. Minimum requirement of an Associate degree in a relevant environmental
field.

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Instrumentation Technician,
Senior

Technical Support

Assists the project engineer in planning, designing, and performing the tasks of purchasing,
constructing, testing, installing, and operating a wide variety of instrumentation, test
equipment, computers, monitoring and control systems. Constructs prototype electronic
equipment, circuit boards, and assemblies from schematic diagrams. Conducts a wide range
of complex experiments and analyses. May perform moderately complicated calculations on
data to analyze, interpret, and evaluate results. Independently performs assignments with
instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance from engineers or
supervisor on unusual or complex problems. Associate degree in electrical or electronic
engineering is required plus documented relevant experience.

524

Metrology Technician, Senior

Technical Support

Primary duties include the calibration and repair of a wide and diverse range of both physical
and electronic measurement and portable test equipment utilized in the nuclear industry.
Ensures that all work performed is conducted in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025, 10CFR50
Appendix B, ANSI N45.2-1971, and 40CFR. Maintains NIST traceable laboratory standards.
Troubleshoots instrumentation identified as out-of-tolerance to component level, ensuring
corrective measures are completed in-house or by referral to vendor services. Prepares
documented accuracy and measurement ratio packages, including new calibration
procedures. Provides consultation to field personnel on instrument problems. Assignments
are carried out independently within established guidelines, instructions, and procedures.
Associate degree in electrical or electronic engineering is required plus documented
experience in the calibration and repair of instrumentation.

525

Nuclear Chemical/Radiological
Technician, Senior

Technical Support

Performs chemical analysis, routine surveillances and inspections in accordance with
procedures. Maintains records and various types of instruments and equipment. Analyses
the results of nuclear plant systems chemical data and determines its compliance with plant
parameters. Independently performs work with minimal guidance. May occasionally direct
the activities of other radiological or chemical technicians. Minimum requirement of an
Associate degree in chemistry, a related field, or a comparable training program in nuclear
plant chemistry.

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Nuclear Health Physics
Technician, Senior

Technical Support

Performs radiological surveys to assess hazards, routine surveillances and inspection in
accordance with procedures. Provides job coverage for plant maintenance activities. Writes
Radiation Work Permits (RWP), processes TLDs and maintains radiation exposure records.
Troubleshoots, calibrates, and maintains various types of radiation monitoring equipment.
Performs surveys and analyzes results of to determine the extent of radiological hazards.
Independently performs work with minimal guidance. Authorizes the cessation of work when
unsafe radiological or safety conditions arise. May occasionally direct the activities of other
health physicists. Minimum requirement of an Associate degree in health physics, a related
field, or a comparable training program in applied radiation protection.

532

Power Billing Technician, Senior

Technical Support

Collects and compiles electricity meter data from all sources, including meter interrogation
and manual readings. Performs validation analysis with predetermined standards. Performs
checks on failures and communicates results for resolution through the meter trouble
reporting process. Responsible for estimating, editing, and adjusting missing or incorrect
meter data. Responsible for maintenance of meter configurations in all applicable computer
systems. Minimum of an Associate degree in electrical engineering technology or scientific
field of specialization, preferably in disciplines associated with electricity, power generation
and distribution, or equivalent in training and experience.

535

Survey Technician, Senior

Technical Support

Serves as a survey crew member. Performs a variety of field surveying tasks. Serves as an
instrument person and sub-party chief on difficult projects. Records survey data and
prepares field notes and sketches and is responsible for accuracy and adequacy of the
information obtained. Makes initial contact with property owners. Discusses problems with
property owners and participates in the resolution of the same. Independently performs most
work with instructions as to general results expected. May direct the work of other
technicians. Minimum requirement of an Associate degree in Civil Technology.

540

Telecommunications/Transmissi
on System Technician, Lead

Technical Support

Performs or directs the duties of telecommunication engineering support work to design,
maintain and operate telecommunication systems and facilities for the protection, control,
operation, and maintenance of the power system. Systems and facilities may include
microwave, land and satellite data, paging and mobile radio, fiber optics, Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition (SCADA), local area and wide area networks and digital transmission
systems. Performs a more complex level of design development and maintenance functions.
Assists with and coordinates the activities of lower level technicians and serves as a technical
lead on assigned projects. Minimum requirements of Associate degree or advanced degree
in a telecommunication technology.

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Telecommunications/Transmissi
on System Technician, Senior

Technical Support

Performs the duties of telecommunication engineering and power transmission system
support work to design, maintain and operate systems for a power system. Systems and
facilities may include microprocessor and electro-mechanical protective relaying and control
schemes, transformers and regulators of power generating plants and substation, power
generators, power circuit breakers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA),
power line carrier, fiber optics, and digital transmission systems. Performs more challenging
duties in design development, operations, and testing of communication equipment and
systems. When test results are outside normal limits, analyses and evaluates the results and
determines an appropriate solution. Assists with engineering studies and in the resolution of
initial testing and operation and maintenance problems. May direct the work of other
technicians and craft personnel. Independently performs assignments with instructions given
as to results expected. Minimum requirement of an Associate degree in a
telecommunications technology.

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Chemical Engineer, Sr
Civil Engineer, Principal
Civil Engineer, Sr
Electrical Engineer, Principal
Electrical Engineer, Sr
I&C Engineer, Sr
Mechanical Engineer, Principal
Mechanical Engineer, Sr
Nuclear Engineer, Sr
Reactor Engineer, Sr
System Engineer, Sr
System Engineer, Specialist
Transmission - Area Engineer, Sr
Database Administrator, Specialist
Desktop Systems Specialist, Sr
IT Business Analyst, Specialist
Network Analyst, Sr
Programmer Analyst, Sr
System Administrator, Specialist
System Administrator, Sr
System Analyst, Principal
Chemistry Supervisor
Maintenance Specialist, Sr
Project Control Specialist
Project Control Specialist, Sr
Radcon Supervisor
Prog Admin - Environmental Compl, Sr
Analytical Chemist, Sr
Biologist, Sr
Economist, Specialist
Environmental Scientist, Sr
Health Physicist, Sr
Physical Chemist, Specialist
Chemical Laboratory Tech, Sr
Computer Tech/CAD Operator, Sr
Design Tech, Sr
Environmental Tech, Sr
Instrumentation Tech, Sr
Metrology Tech, Sr
Nuclear Chemical/Radiological Tech, Sr
Nuclear Health Physics Tech, Sr
Power Billing Tech, Sr
Survey Tech, Sr
Telecom/Trans Sys Tech, Lead
Telecom/Trans Sys Tech, Sr

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Survey
Position
Code

Survey Position Title

Average Total Cash
Compensation

Long-term Incentive
Eligible

Number of Long-term
Incentive Recipients

Average # of Stock
Options Granted
(ISO/NQSO)

Average # of Other
Stock-based Vehicles
(Not Stock Options)

Position Matching Comments

1 = Yes
2 = No
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Survey Definitions
Survey Position Code

Prepopulated with the survey position code.

Survey Position Title

Prepopulated with the survey position title.

Your Organization's Position Title

Enter the title matched to the position.

Number Incumbents Reported for Position

Enter the number of full-time employees for which you are supplying data.

Position Match

Based on the survey position description, indicate whether the responsibilities of your position are less than
("1"), equal to ("2"), or more than ("3") the survey position description.
Enter the average annual base pay, effective as of May 1, 2005, for all incumbents you have matched to this
position. Report the amount prior to any voluntary pay reductions. Do not include part-time incumbents or
contracted staff from outside sources. Report average base pay in annual, whole dollars (for example,
75,500).
Enter the annual pay range minimum for the position. If the position is not paid based on a formal structure,
this field should be left blank. If your organization uses a step system, this is the lowest step of pay for the
position.
Enter the annual pay range maximum for the position. If the position is not paid based on a formal structure,
this field should be left blank. If your organization uses a step system, this is the highest step of pay for the
position.
Cash incentives include individual-based cash awards, team-based cash awards, and commissions. Job-byjob incentive information is intended to reflect only awards from predefined plans that regularly pay out
incentives. These awards may be paid on an annual, quarterly, weekly, or other regular basis. In these types
of plans, incumbents are aware that they are eligible, and have a clear understanding of the likelihood of a
payout. This input section should not reflect recognition awards or spot bonuses.
Enter “1” for “Yes” or “2” for “No” to indicate whether this position is eligible for short-term incentives (STI). STI
includes any annual incentive plan with award(s) related to performance against selected criteria.

Average Annual Base Pay

Pay Range Minimum

Pay Range Maximum

Short-term Incentives

Short-term Incentive Eligible

Short-term Incentive Average Actual Award

Report the average actual award for incumbents in this position who received a payout during 2004 or the
most recently completed fiscal year. This includes any non-deferred cash payments, such as bonuses, and
commissions. In the calculation of the Average Actual Award, do not include zeros for those employees who
did not receive payment. Annualize partial payments if an incumbent received a pro-rated award.

Short-term Incentive Target %

If the incumbent is STI eligible, enter the target percent of pay.

Short-term Incentive Recipients

Enter the number of incumbents in this position who received an incentive.

Average Other Cash Payments

Average actual payment for incumbents in this position who received a payout during 2004 or the most
recently completed fiscal year. This includes lump sums in lieu of base pay increases, gainsharing payments,
and profit sharing payments. In the calculation of the Other Cash Payments, do not include zeros for those
incumbents who did not receive payment. Annualize partial payments if an incumbent received a pro-rated
award.

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Survey Definitions
Average Total Cash Compensation

Long-term Incentive Eligible

Long-term Incentive Recipients
Average # of Stock Options Granted
(ISO/NQSO)
Average # of Other Stock-based Vehicles
(Not Stock Options)
Position Matching Comments

2005 TVA Engineering Total Compensation Survey

Provide the average total cash compensation for all incumbents reported for the position. Compute average
total cash compensation as follows: for each individual incumbent in the position total the base pay and
Average Actual Award (as described above), sum all the individual values, divide the sum by the number of
incumbents in the position DO NOT simply total the Average Annual Base Pay with the Average Actual Award.
This is an inappropriate approach.
Enter “1” for “Yes” or “2” for “No” to indicate whether this position is eligible for long-term incentives (LTI). LTI
includes any long-term incentive plan with award(s) related to performance against selected criteria over a
period of three years or more.
Enter the number of incumbents in this position who received a long-term incentive.
Provide the average number of stock options (ISO and NQSO) granted to incumbents in this position.
Provide the average number of other stock-based vehicles (not stock options). Other stock-based vehicles
include Restricted Stock, Performance Shares/Units, SARs, and Phantom Stock.
Use this field to provide explanation for a "less than" or "more than" position match.

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Notes and Feedback
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File Title	Mercer totComp questionnaire.xls
Author	mrwinter
File Modified	2008-04-09
File Created	2008-04-09