GS-560-7 February 10, 1994
NOTE: THE SENTENCE IN PART I DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
AND PARTS II AND III IN THEIR ENTIRETY ARE PERMANENT PARTS OF THE
LIBRARY AND MAY NOT BE CHANGED OR EDITED IN ANY WAY.
I. INTRODUCTION
This position is located in
As an advanced trainee, the incumbent assists higher-level budget analysts in the performance
of their assignments in any aspect of the full range of budget analysis work.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs routine and recurring budget administration duties which facilitate the conduct of
more complex and detailed review and analysis functions conducted by the supervisor and
higher-level co-workers. Such work may include any segment of the full range of budget
administration work done in the organization. Duties typically performed include the
following: gathering, reviewing, and consolidating narrative information and statistical data
to formulate and present budget requests; checking accuracy of budget and program data;
preparing preliminary budget estimates; reviewing and recommending approval, disapproval
or modification of budget execution documents.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position FL 1-6 950 points
Knowledge of Federal and Department budgetary methods, practices, procedures,
regulations, and other guides in order to perform routine continuing assignments in the areas
of budget formulation, presentation, and execution.
Ability to extract, review, and analyze numerical information such as monthly expense
statements, budget requests, and cost estimates in order to prepare reports and analyses.
Skill in categorizing and analyzing quantitative data in order to analyze budgetary and
accounting activities.
Knowledge of assigned organization's structure, programs, and the budgetary and financial
relationships of the organization to determine whether estimates of funding needs are
appropriate or if funds are being expended according to the program's goals and objectives.
Factor 2. Supervisory Controls FL 2-2 125 points
Work is assigned by the supervisor or a higher-level analyst who gives instructions and
explanations with each assignment and provides guidance on work in progress. The
incumbent is responsible for independently carrying out recurring work assignments.
Completed work is reviewed for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with instructions and
procedures.
Factor 3. Guidelines FL 3-2 125 points
The employee follows established laws, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.
Procedural instructions for doing the work have been established and are readily available to
the incumbent. The incumbent uses judgment in locating and selecting the proper procedural
and technical instructions for application to specific situations.
Factor 4. Complexity FL 4-2 75 points
The work involves the performance of duties which consist of related steps, methods, and
procedures in the areas of budget formulation, justification, and/or execution. Reviews
changes in budgets and programs of aligned organization(s). Reviews and analyzes
budgetary data, information, and requests. Searches for and obtains information needed to
check accuracy of data. For each step, the incumbent must make decisions concerning the
appropriate course of action to choose. Difficulty is encountered in relating various program
needs and accomplishments to specific line items in the budget and in determining required
entries to reflect budget transactions.
Factor 5. Scope and Effect FL 5-2 75 points
The purpose of the work is to apply the principles, practices, regulations, and procedures of
budget administration to the formulation, presentation, and/or execution of assigned program
areas. Work performed constitutes a segment of the broader and more complex assignments
of higher-level co-workers. Completed work affects the accuracy and reliability of work
performed by co-workers and facilitates the delivery of further budgetary services.
Factor 6. Personal Contacts FL 6-2 25 points
Contacts are with co-workers within the immediate budget office and representatives from
program, accounting, and support areas who can provide information in structured settings.
Other contacts may include officials of other agencies and private businesses who conduct
activities related to the work of the office.
Factor 7. Purpose of Contacts FL 7-1 20 points
Contacts are primarily to exchange information and to check the status of work.
Factor 8. Physical Demands FL 8-1 5 points
The work is sedentary.
Factor 9. Work Environment FL 9-1 5 points
The work is normally performed in an office setting.
TOTAL POINTS - 1405