The NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps traces its roots to the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. The Coast and Geodetic Surveyâs predecessor, the United States Survey of the Coast â renamed the United States Coast Survey in 1836 â was founded in 1807 under President Thomas Jefferson.
IRIâs Supervisory Status Analysis is a proactive determination of which employees would be classified as a âsupervisor,â and an essential part of an organizationâs comprehensive labor preparedness program.
Functions of a Supervisor: A supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day performance of a small group. It may be a team, a department or a shift. Typically the supervisor has experience in what the group does, and has earned the position based on management's belief that he/she is capable of guiding the team. Common supervisory tasks include: Helping the team understand performance targets and goals.