An ability to work autonomously

Part of the job description I'm interviewing for on Tuesday. One of the major reasons I'm interested.
au·ton·o·mous
Pronunciation:
\ȯ-ˈtä-nə-məs\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Greek autonomos independent, from aut- + nomos law — more at nimble
Date:
1800
1: of, relating to, or marked by autonomy
2 a: having the right or power of self-government b: undertaken or carried on without outside control : self-contained
3 a: existing or capable of existing independently b: responding, reacting, or developing independently of the whole