The individual responsible for completing the position task book's verification statement once all tasks in the position task book have been completed and signed off. Only the evaluator on the final position performance assignment (the assignment in which all remaining tasks have been evaluated and signed off) will complete the verification statement recommending certification. 

The designated agency or entity providing contracted resources that employs the individual who is actively pursuing a position performance assignment (completion of a position task book).

An assignment in which an individual is being evaluated for tasks found in the position task book.

Weight of a truck empty (without payload and driver) but ready to drive, including a full fuel tank, cooling system, crankcase, tools, spare wheel, and all other equipment specified as standard.

A handheld electronic device that measures temperature, humidity, wind speed, and possibly other atmospheric variables, depending on brand and model.

A disturbance that transfers energy from one point to another point and may take the form of a deformation of pressure or temperature. In the atmosphere such disturbances may result in major storms or merely result in changes in cloud, wind and temperature conditions. Development of a wave on a front usually slows the advance of the front due to transfer of energy to the wave development and movement. 

The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.

General large-scale climate of a large area or country as distinguished from smaller scale mesoclimate and microclimate.

Agency personnel with specific delegation of procurement authority, acting within the limits of agency policy of said authority.

Soil layers below the predominantly organic horizons; soil with little combustible material.