GS-1801-11 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 the analysis of moderately complex
investigation/compliance cases, agreements and/or monitoring
programs, and based on these analyses, prepares recommendations on
their disposition.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Is responsible for moderately complex assignments in the program
area; discharges investigative responsibilities; analyzes and
evaluates data; participates in meetings, briefings and hearings;
assists in the verification of data; prepares recommendations for
the disposition of assignments.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position FL 1-7 1250 pts
Thorough knowledge of U.S. laws, regulations and procedures to
perform investigation, inspection, enforcement or compliance work.
Thorough knowledge of international business and economic
practices.
Thorough knowledge of specialized principles, concepts, and methods
which underlie assigned program area, and domestic/international
business and economic practices in order to analyze a wide range of
different situations and reach or recommend sound action.
Ability to research, analyze and interpret financial, statistical,
economic and/or accounting data and information.
Ability to identify issues and to differentiate between major and
minor problems in the program area.
Knowledge of agency and government laws and responsibilities in the
area to which assigned sufficient to independently handle
moderately complex problems.
Ability to brief senior management on moderately complex issues in
the program area.
Ability to compose reports clearly and concisely in a variety of
formats.
Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls FL 2-4 450 pts
Supervisor provides general direction and guidance on broad
objectives and policies. Employee works independently and is
expected to generate finished work products subject only to
administrative review, and is relied upon for technical
determinations within the program area.
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 4-4 225 pts
Assignments consist of diverse and often unrelated steps and
processes which require analysis of complex information and
selection among alternative approaches to assignments. Decisions
must consider handling of unusual circumstances, need to refine
work methods, and the reconciliation of conflicting data.
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 service functions, and the overall effectiveness of the
organization in meeting objectives.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts FL 6-3
Contacts include employees and managers throughout the
organization, officials of other agencies or state and local
governments involved in the assignment area, foreign counterparts
and representatives of business, and/or the public.
Factor 7 - Purpose of Contacts FL 7-c 180 pts
Contacts are to gather and exchange data and information, to
persuade or influence others to adapt desired courses of action, or
to exercise various regulatory controls and authorities.
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 a standard office setting.
Total: 2540 pts
Grade: GS-11