GS-1140-05
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
The incumbent is an entry-level trade specialist.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides assistance with routine aspects of trade promotion
and/or analysis projects and performs a variety of entry-level
tasks intended to provide training and experience.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1 - Knowledge required by the position FL 1-5 750 pts
Knowledge of the business principles and factors underlying trade
and commerce.
Ability to gather, and perform basic research into, empirical
trade data and information.
Communication skills sufficient to assemble, organize and report
basic trade data and information.
Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls FL 2-2 125 pts
Work is assigned by the supervisor or senior personnel with
general instructions, and advice on potential problems or
obstacles. Routine work is performed independently, with
unanticipated questions referred to the supervisor. Work is
reviewed on completion for adequacy and compliance with
instructions.
Factor 3 - Guidelines FL 3-2 125 pts
Specific guidelines are available for most aspects of
assignments; the employee may be required to select among
available guides or to make very minor deviations from
precedents.
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Factor 4 - Complexity FL 4-1 25 pts
Work assignments are straightforward and clear, consisting of
closely related steps in support of trade development or analysis
projects. Decisions and actions are readily identified.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect FL 5-1 25 pts
The position is established to furnish assistance to senior
personnel; to facilitate routine trade promotion and analytical
work; and to provide developmental experience for trainees. Work
products contribute to reports or services for which senior
personnel are responsible.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts FL 6-1
Contacts are primarily within the unit, and with employees of
other related agencies, with the latter well structured and
defined.
Factor 7 - Purpose of Contacts FL 7-a 30 pts
Contacts are to exchange factual information, or to make other
bureau or client organizations aware of government programs.
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: 1090 pts
Grade: GS-5