GS-1101-13 February 16, 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
The incumbent is a senior business/industry specialist who
regularly and independently assumes responsibility for higher
complex program management or analytical work addressing critical
issues or mission objectives.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently performs complex business and industry program
management regulatory, and associated functions which address
mission elements critical to agency priorities and objectives.
Develops and implements significant new program strategies;
analyzes key business and industry policy questions and
contributes to significant agency decisions, policy
recommendations and positions; represents the agency
authoritatively to key government and business officials and
organizations; plans and manages delivery of major, high-priority
products and services which are central to agency objectives.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position FL 1-8 1550 pts
Knowledge of the theories, dynamics and factors underlying the
assignment area to enable authoritative and independent handling
of programs and functions.
Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and programs of
government agencies, private sector interests, and others
involved in the assignment area sufficient to guide and
coordinate external contributions to programs and services and to
disseminate information to concerned agencies.
Ability to effectively and independently analyze, and communicate
sound and authoritative recommendations on, highly complex and
sensitive business/ industry issues/policies.
Knowledge sufficient to serve as a recognized technical authority
in the program or function assigned to serve as an authoritative
spokesperson to outside organizations.
-2-
Strong verbal skills and writing ability, sufficient to speak and
write convincingly to audiences including outside agencies and
private sector representatives with divergent and conflicting
views, on issues involved.
Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls FL 2-4 450 pts
The supervisor assigns work in one or more continuing areas of
responsibilities. Guidance is provided on broad assignment
objectives and policy considerations, and on unusually complex
and/or controversial assignment aspects. Employee works
independently, and is expected to generate finished work products
subject only to normal administrative review. Employee speaks
authoritatively for the organization on all matters within scope
of assignments.
Factor 3 - Guidelines FL 3-4 450 pts
Guidelines include applicable business and industry statutes and
regulations, U.S. and agency policies and priorities impacting
assignment areas, and the many variables which characterize
assigned business or industry programs. These guidelines provide
an operating framework within which the employee applies
creativity, judgment, and recognized expertise to realize key
objectives.
Factor 4 - Complexity FL 4-5 325 pts
The incumbent must consider, assess and frequently reconcile
numerous and diverse variables and interests in developing
program approaches and positions. Issues faced require extensive
analysis, and decisions and recommendations reflect the need to
balance empirical business and industry information with expert
interpretation and analysis performed by the employee.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect FL 5-5 325 pts
The purpose of the work is to plan, manage, and successfully
execute a key element of the overall business and industry
program. The work impacts effectiveness of operations, positions
on key policy issues, quality of government products and
services, and relationships with other agencies and with business
and industry organizations.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts FL 6-3
Contacts extend throughout, and to all levels of, the employing
organization; other involved federal agencies and institutions;
state and local governments; key officials of businesses and of
business/industry associations; to foreign counterparts; and to
congressional staff personnel. -3-
Factor 7 - Purpose of Contacts FL 7-C 180 pts
Contacts are to distribute or present key positions, programs and
recommendations of the unit; to exercise regulatory authorities;
to explore cooperative business and industry initiatives; to
negotiate agreements with businesses; and to authoritatively
advise business and industry in the assignment area. Contacts
frequently require high levels of tact, persuasiveness and
diplomacy, due to delicate private sector relationships and/or
sensitive regulatory or other business issues.
Factor 8 - Physical Demands FL 8-1 5 pts
No special demands are present.
Factor 9 - Work Environment FL 9-1 5 pts
Work is performed in a standard office setting.
Total: 3290 pts
Grade: GM-13