GS-1801-12 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 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 complex assignments in the program area;
discharges investigative responsibilities; analyzes and evaluates
complex data; participates in and helps conduct meetings,
briefings and hearings; and assists in the verification of data.
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 communicate 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 3-4 450 pts
Guidelines include federal, agency, program, legal, subject-
matter references and precedent situations. Assignments require
initiative and resourcefulness to deviate from established
practices or precedents, and the employee uses judgement to
generate new approaches to problems and unique situations.
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 reconciliation of conflicting data.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect FL 5-4 225 pts
The purpose of the work is to ensure that the applicable U.S.
laws, regulations and agreements are fairly and effectively
enforced through investigation and/or compliance monitoring work
addressing complex or unusual problems. Efforts directly impact
significant U.S. Government Court decisions, which have
substantial effects on domestic/foreign businesses, industries
and/or other agencies.
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: 2790 pts
Grade: GS-12