GS-1801-9 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 assisting senior personnel in the
analysis of less complex investigative/compliance cases, agreements
and/or monitoring programs. Based on these analyses, assists in
the preparation of recommendations on their disposition.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates as a member of teams administering less complex
assignments in the program area; assists in discharge of
investigative responsibilities; assists in the analysis and
evaluation of data; participates in meetings, briefings and
hearings; assists in the verification of data; prepares less
complex portions of findings and recommendations.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position FL 1-6 950 pts
Knowledge of and ability to apply U.S. laws 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 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 2-3 275 pts
The supervisor assigns work and provides specific instructions and
generalized supervision in projects to be performed. Deadlines are
established to ensure that the statutory time limits are met.
The employee plans and executes assignments, seeking guidance on
situations presenting external conflict and/or difficulties without
clear precedent. Finished work is evaluated for soundness,
accomplishment of objectives and policy/regulatory compliance.
Factor 3 - Guidelines FL 3-3 275 pts
Guidelines include statutes, regulations, legal and administrative
precedents, agreements and established policies and procedures.
The incumbent must use initiative and judgement in the
interpretation of existing guidelines and, in conjunction with the
supervisor, develop new guidelines for the conduct of assignments
in the program area.
Factor 4 - Complexity FL 4-3 150 pts
Work involves the analysis of less complex issues and programs
which may be approached through established methods and processes.
Decisions and recommendations may require the employee to select
among possible choices of action, or to determine which case
approach has most successfully met comparable situations in the
past.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect FL 5-3 150 pts
The purpose of the work is to ensure that the applicable U.S. laws,
regulations and agreements are fairly and effectively enforced.
Work affects the adequacy and timeliness of government regulatory
and/or functions, and the overall effectiveness of the work unit in
meeting objectives.
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 primarily sedentary.
Factor 9 - Work Environment FL 9-1 5 pts
The work is normally performed in an office setting.
Total: 1885 pts
Grade: GS-9