GS-1801-7 February 9, 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
This position is responsible for performing developmental
assignments and assisting senior personnel in the analysis of
routine investigation/compliance cases, agreements and/or
monitoring programs.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates as a member of investigation/compliance project teams
in the program area; assists in discharge of investigative
responsibilities; assists in the analysis and evaluation of data;
attends meetings, briefings and hearings; assists in the
verification of data; supports the preparation of recommendations
for the disposition of assignments.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position FL 1-6 950 pts
Knowledge of and ability to apply U.S. laws, regulations and
procedures which govern the area of assignment.
Knowledge of investigative and compliance review methods,
information sources, and protocols specific to assigned programs
and cases.
Knowledge of international business and economic practices and of
the specific commercial activities addressed within the assignment.
Ability to research, analyze and interpret financial, statistical,
economic and/or accounting data and information, and to apply
conclusions to recommended case handling actions and decisions.
Ability to meet statutorily imposed case development and
presentation schedules and deadlines.
Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls FL 2-2 125 pts
The supervisor assigns work and provides specific instructions and
supervision in projects to be performed. Deadlines are established
to ensure that the statutory time limits are met.
Routine work is performed independently, with questions referred to
the supervisor. Finished work is evaluated for soundness,
accomplishment of objectives and policy/regulatory compliance.
Factor 3 - Guidelines FL 3-2 125 pts
Guidelines include statutes, regulations, legal and administrative
precedents, and established policies and procedures. The incumbent
locates and determines applicability of references, and may make
minor process adaptations for specific assignments.
Factor 4 - Complexity FL 4-2 75 pts
Work involves the analysis of routine issues and programs which may
be approached through established methods and processes. Decisions
and recommendations may require the employee to help select among
possible choices of action, or to help determine which policy
approach has most successfully met comparable situations in the
past.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect FL 5-2 75 pts
The purpose of the work is to furnish assistance to senior
specialist by performing routine aspects of investigation/
compliance work. Assignments also provide for career development
of trainees.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts FL 6-2
Personal contacts are with other specialists throughout the unit;
with other U.S./foreign government offices and/or agencies on
cooperative efforts; with U.S./foreign business and industry
representatives in areas of assignment; and with lawyers whose
clients are involved in the cases.
Factor 7 - Purpose of Contacts FL 7-b 75 pts
Contacts are to gather and exchange data and information,
coordinate assignment handling, explain agency programs or
requirements, and to influence cooperation where conflict or
controversy is involved.
Factor 8 - Physical Demands FL 8-1 5 pts
Work is normally sedentary.
Factor 9 - Work Environment FL 9-1 5 pts
The work is normally performed in an office setting.
Total: 1435 pts
Grade: GS-7