Procedural Manual update

After meeting with my supervisor last week, it was indicated to me that I will be working on this manual until it is thoroughly completed. Allow me to explain, when I initially proposed the creation of the procedural manual, I informed management that it would be for the entire semester August-December. It was a great idea because we are in dire need of a manual.

Once the list was provided for me, it turns out that it is extensive. You see there are different tasks to be completed, there is the "Plan submittal requirements" and the "Permits" then within permits there are a many, many types of permits to issue. At this time I am working on the submittal part of the manual (plans must be submitted prior to permitting). There are four sheets worth of submittals, these range from a simple minimum electric permit, to a new commercial shell.

I think this is a wonderful opportunity for my career, however it is hard work. I am the only one working on it along with working on my regular tasks.

Last week, I learned that permits, will also have to be part of the procedural manual, which totally makes sense. However, due to the time restraints it is impossible to complete within four months. I don't work on this project all day, some days I dedicate up to 2 or 3 hours, however if we are short staffed, I have to help out on the floor and sometimes I don't work on this project at all.

I am excited yet sometimes get nervous. It is turning out to be a huge responsibility, yet at the same time it's the opportunity I had been waiting for and prove myself to my peers and management.

So far so good.