GS-1801-13 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 independent handling of all
phases of complex investigation/compliance cases, or agreements
monitoring programs. Develops case/issue analyses, prepares
recommendations on their disposition, and coordinates efforts
with all involved.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as team leader and independently coordinates and/or
administers major, high-priority cases which are central to
agency objectives; coordinates and discharges complex
investigative responsibilities; analyzes and evaluates complex
data; conducts meetings, briefings and hearings; coordinates
verification of data; prepares recommendations for the
disposition of assignments; helps develop and implement
significant new program strategies; analyzes key policy questions
in the program area and contributes to significant agency
decisions, policy recommendations and positions; represents the
agency authoritatively to key officials and organizations.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position FL 1-8 1550 pts
Thorough knowledge of the U.S. laws, regulations, acts, executive
orders and agreements which govern the investigative and/or
compliance work for which the employee is responsible.
Expert knowledge of the theories, dynamics and factors underlying
investigation/compliance area to enable authoritative and
independent handling of programs and functions.
Expert knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and programs of
government agencies, private sector interests, and other involved
in the investigation/compliance area sufficient to guide and
coordinate external contributions to programs and services and to
disseminate information to concerned agencies.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and independently analyze and
communicate sound and authoritative recommendations on highly
complex and sensitive investigation/compliance issues/policies.
Knowledge sufficient to serve as recognized technical authority
in the investigation/compliance area and to serve as an
authoritative bureau spokesperson to outside organizations.
Strong communications skills, sufficient to present information
convincingly to audiences including outside agencies and private
sector representatives with divergent and conflicting views on
issues involved.
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 4-5 325 pts
The incumbent must consider, assess and frequently reconcile
numerous and diverse variables and interests in developing
program approaches and positions. Issues faced require extensive
analysis, and decisions and recommendations reflect the need to
balance sensitive Investigation/Compliance information with
expert interpretation and analysis performed by the employee.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect FL 5-5 325 pts
The purpose of the work is to plan, manage, and successfully
ensure that applicable U.S. laws, regulations, and agreements are
enforced. The employee impacts effectiveness of operations,
quality of government services, and relationships with
domestic/foreign businesses, and/or other agencies and
governments.
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: 3290 pts
Grade : GS-13