GS-1140-07
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 assists senior trade analysts and specialists and
performs basic tasks intended to provide developmental
experience.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The employee assists senior personnel in coordination of trade
programs and events; locates and assembles trade data and
information in support of analytical work; and participates in
meetings or conferences for developmental purposes.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position FL 1-6 950 pts
Knowledge of the basic principles and factors which influence
trade and trade positions of various industries and/or countries.
Ability to research, analyze and interpret empirical trade and
economic data and information.
Writing ability sufficient to summarize trade data and
information clearly and concisely; verbal communication skills
enabling clear and effective exchange of information within and
outside the organization.
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 overall adequacy and compliance with
instructions.
Factor 3 - Guidelines FL 3-2 125 pts
Assignments operate within the limits of clear and applicable
regulations and agency/program procedures. The employee locates
and determines applicability of specific references, and may make
minor process adaptations for specific assignments. -2-
Factor 4 - Complexity FL 4-2 75 pts
The employee must study and analyze trade data and information
from a variety of sources, and select that which best serves
specific assignment needs. Trade issues and programs assigned
may require selection among alternative established procedures.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect FL 5-2 75 pts
The position is established to furnish assistance to senior
personnel with routine trade promotion and analytical work, and
to provide developmental experience for trainees.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts FL 6-2
Personal contacts are with other specialists throughout the unit,
with other units on cooperative efforts, and with U.S. business
and industry representatives seeking government trade assistance
and information.
Factor 7 - Purpose of Contacts FL 7-b 75 pts
Contacts are to exchange trade data and information, to solicit
business participation in trade programs, to provide basic export
assistance, and to coordinate work with other program units.
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: 1435 pts
Grade: GS-7