GS-1140-09
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 responsible for assisting senior personnel with
continuing analytical and/or trade development programs, and/or
for handling routine work independently.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists senior specialists in coordination and support of
government trade programs and events; performs research and
analysis of trade data and information on a specific topic or
issue within a larger project or assignment; disseminates trade
information and materials on government products/services to U.S.
businesses and associations; attends meetings and engages in
other activities 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 unit.
Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls FL 2-3 275 pts
Supervisor assigns work as projects and/or continuing areas of
responsibility, with guidance on potential obstacles, schedules
and deadlines, possible outside conflicts, and administrative
considerations. Employee works within agency guidelines,
precedents, and assignment limits, seeking assistance with
unusual or controversial situations.
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Factor 3 - Guidelines FL 3-3 275 pts
Employee observes trade statutes, regulations, agency policies,
and various program and functional issuances specific to
assignment areas. Individual situations require the employee to
apply judgment to interpret and adapt guidelines.
Factor 4 - Complexity FL 4-3 150 pts
Work involves trade issues and programs which may be approached
through established agency practices and which rely upon
generally available information. Decisions and recommendations
may require the employee to select among possible trade data
sources, or to determine which export promotion approach has
effectively met situations similar to those assigned.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect FL 5-3 150 pts
The position operates to (1) address conventional and less
sensitive trade analysis and/or promotion tasks; and (2) to
assist senior personnel on program or projects requiring a team
effort. The employee contributes to effectiveness of trade
promotion products and services, and to the flow of information
to decision and policy makers.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts FL 6-2
Personal contacts are with other specialists throughout the
organization, with agencies 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: 1885
Grade: GS-09