GS-1101-14 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 plans, manages and independently implements
major business/industry program segments of the bureau or
agency.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans and manages major and continuing agency program segments
which are characterized by such features as (1) regulatory or
oversight coverage which extends to most or all government
agencies or private sector entities involved in the assignment
area; (2) the need to define and institute new methods and
strategies to meet key agency requirements and program
objectives; (3) responsibility for direction and integration of
the contributions of senior business and industry professionals
both within and outside the employing organization; (4) action as
bureau authority and spokesperson to other government agencies,
to top business and industry officials and to significant
congressional staff and committees; (5) potential to
substantially influence agency policy, or effectiveness in one or
more critical and high priority program areas; and (6) sufficient
scope to extend over several fiscal years and to demand
substantial investment of resources.
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.
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Knowledge sufficient to serve as a recognized technical authority
in the program or function assigned to serve as an authoritative
spokesperson to outside organizations.
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 2-5 650 pts
Work is assigned on a continuing basis, with the employee
independently responsible and accountable for planning, managing
and coordinating work necessary to meet program or functional
objectives. Within broad administrative and policy guidance the
employee defines and revises program approaches as judged
necessary, and establishes external work relationships with
public and private sector organizations to best serve assignment
objectives. Technically, work is accepted as authoritative and
unreviewed; completed assignments are considered in terms of
resource utilization and fulfillment of goals. The employee
refers issues of external conflict or political sensitivity for
discussion and consults the supervisor for availability of
additional personnel and/or funding.
Factor 3 - Guidelines FL 3-5 650 pts
Guidelines consist principally of government and agency policy
and priorities, relevant statutes and regulations, and
administrative and management policies and procedures. Such
guidance provides a broad framework within which the employee
plans and develops assigned functions and programs. The employee
works with considerable discretion and latitude in establishing
cooperative relationships with other federal agencies, and in
revising or developing guidelines and program procedures. Within
the scope of the assignment, the employee develops guidance to be
followed by others, and works as an authoritative agency expert
in the subject-matter or functional area.
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.
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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 employee impacts effectiveness of operations,
quality of government products and services, and relationships
with other agencies and with business and industry organizations.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts FL 6-4
Contacts are with senior representatives of other agencies and
with top U.S. business and industry executives. The employee
also meets with members of congressional committees, top state
and local officials, senior foreign industry and government
officials, and others in unstructured situations where the
incumbent may be the sole organization representative.
Factor 7 - Purpose of Contacts FL 7-d 330 pts
Contacts are to plan and coordinate multi-agency business and
industry initiatives, to participate in high-level negotiations
and discussions; and to represent the bureau on sensitive and
controversial issues to major U.S. business and industry
interests. Exceptional tact, diplomacy, persuasion and
negotiating skills are required.
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: 3840 pts
Grade: GS-14
This position is exempt from coverage under the Fair Labor
Standards Act.