GS-1140-11
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 moderately complex trade
development and analysis assignments which operate within
conventional practices.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Studies and analyzes domestic and foreign trade data to develop
information and guidance for client businesses; evaluates
economic, market, and other factors affecting trade within an
industry or geographic area and contributes to development of
trade strategies and positions; coordinates functions involved in
government-involved trade events; meets with business and
industry representatives to provide export counselling; provides
research and other assistance to senior specialists working on
trade development programs or negotiating teams.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position FL 1-7 1250 pts
Knowledge of the dynamics of international commerce including
export/import processes, trade finance practices, U.S. and
foreign statutory and regulatory provisions, tariff and non-
tariff trade barriers, etc.
Knowledge of the economic, market, political and other factors
which influence U.S. trade objectives and positions.
Knowledge of agency, government and other programs related to
foreign trade.
Knowledge of trade conditions and issues facing one or more U.S.
industry sectors, or facing the U.S. generally with respect to
one or more key trading partners.
Communications skills sufficient to prepare and deliver effective
briefings to managers and clients and to write clear and concise
interpretive reports.
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Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls FL 2-4 450 pts
The supervisor defines continuing areas of responsibility and
provides guidance on objectives, policy considerations and
resource issues. Employee is expected to plan and execute tasks
independently and to generate complete and technically sound work
products. Controversial questions, external conflicts,
administrative problems and similar matters are discussed with
the supervisor.
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 4-4 225 pts
The employee works on trade programs and problems which require
consideration of many different factors and influences. Client
businesses may require different approaches to exporting,
financing or other functions. Considerable analysis may be
required to generate recommended trade positions for assigned
industries or countries.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect FL 5-3 150 pts
The purpose of the work is to plan, develop trade promotion
programs and services, and to develop recommendations on trade or
negotiating positions and strategies. Work impacts trade plans
and activities of U.S. businesses, and contributes to pursuit of
agency trade priorities.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts FL 6-3
Contacts extend throughout the agency; to business and industry
officials and associations; to other federal agencies and
institutions involved in trade; and occasionally to visiting
representatives of Foreign business or governments.
Factor 7 - Purpose of Contacts FL 7-b 110 pts
Contacts are to obtain and discuss relevant trade information; to
advise clients on export strategies and/or government programs;
and to implement assignments requiring cooperation of other
organizations.
Factor 8 - Physical Demands FL 8-1 5 pts
No special demands are present. -3-
Factor 9 - Work Environment FL 9-1 5 pts
Work is performed in a standard office setting.
Total: 2470 pts
Grade: GS-11