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Job Family Position Classification Standard for Administrative Work
in the Equipment, Facilities, and Services Group, GS-1600
May 2003
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EXCLUSIONS

Although some positions may include administrative work requiring equipment, facilities, and service operations knowledge and skills, classification to the Equipment, Facilities, and Services Group, GS-1600, may not be appropriate.   For further guidance, refer to the General Series Determination Guidelines in this job family standard and/or to The Classifier’s Handbook.PDF File [339 kb] The following table provides examples of situations where the work may involve the application of related knowledge and skills, but not to the extent that it may warrant classification to this series.

Note:  In the table below, job family standard is abbreviated as JFS.

If Work Involves…

See This Standard or Series Definition:

  1. Supervising, directing, or leading production and/or maintenance work performed by a variety of trade(s), craft(s), and/or labor employees and applying an intensive knowledge of one or more trades such as first line supervisors of:
    • food service workers;
    • laundry operators; or
    • wage grade workers performing a variety of duties at facilities including buildings, power plants, parks, forests, or roadways.

Appropriate job grading standard in the Federal Wage System such as:  

Job Grading Standard for Supervisors or
PDF File [236 kb]

Job Grading Standard for Leader
PDF File [100 kb]

  1. Applying one-grade interval practical knowledge of methods and techniques related to one or more areas covered in the Equipment, Facilities, and Services Group, GS-1600.  Such work typically includes:
    • scheduling daily maintenance calls for buildings, housing facilities, and grounds;
    • monitoring contractor performance in service areas; and
    • monitoring simple maintenance and janitorial work.

GS-1603, Equipment, Facilities, and Services AssistancePDF File [268 kb]

  1. Maintaining files, typing, performing receptionist tasks, processing data using personal computers, and completing forms and documents without responsibility for in-depth knowledge of equipment, facilities, and services processes, procedures, and functions.

Appropriate series within the General Administration, Clerical, and Office Services Group, GS-0300

  1. Examining or studying work processes and devising methods, procedures, organizational arrangements, and related matters for the purpose of improving the effectiveness and economy of work programs or organizations.

GS-0343, Management and Program Analysis
PDF File[38.8 kb]

  1. Planning, coordinating, or evaluating logistical actions required to support a specified mission, weapons system, or other designated program and the ability to integrate, understand, and analyze the integrated operations of the separate functions.

GS-0346, Logistics Management
PDF File [104 kb]

  1. Analyzing, maintaining, modifying, repairing, calibrating, and installing precision electronic medical equipment with sophisticated circuitry and providing technical support to correct equipment/system malfunctions.

Appropriate job grading standard in the Federal Wage System such as:

2604, Electronics Mechanic
PDF File [96 kb] or 4805, Medical Equipment Repairing 

  1. Operating high-speed computerized copiers and/or reprographic printing devices to produce finished copies of single and multiple page documents.

GS-0350, Equipment Operator
PDF File[276 kb]

  1. Directing, promoting, and evaluating nutritional components of programs for human nutrition and requires applying professional knowledge of dietetics or nutrition to maintaining and improving human health.

GS-0630, Dietitian and Nutritionist
PDF File[360 kb]

  1. Applying a practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of engineering or architecture and the construction, application, properties, operation, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials.

GS-0802, Engineering Technician PDF File [177 kb]or other appropriate technician series within the Engineering and Architecture Group, GS-0800

  1. Applying a practical knowledge of the principles and techniques of integrated work systems that require studies of engineering time standards, methods engineering, layout design of work centers, control systems, materials handling, or manpower utilization.

GS-0895, Industrial Engineering Technician 
PDF File[360 kb]

  1. Applying knowledge of visual design to layout and presenting information visually in printed or electronic documents.

GS-1084, Visual Information
PDF File[43 kb]

  1. Procuring supplies, construction services, and research, where the paramount requirement is knowledge of Government procurement and contracting regulations and business and industry practices.

GS-1102, Contracting
PDF File[715 kb]

  1. Disposing of excess or surplus property and requires knowledge of property disposal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures.

GS-1104, Property Disposal
PDF File[118 kb]

  1. Applying a practical knowledge of the nature and operations of an industry and the materials, facilities, and methods used in production.

GS-1150, Industrial Specialist
PDF File[108 kb]

  1. Planning, estimating, scheduling, and expediting the combined use of labor, equipment, and materials in specific manufacturing operations that employ mechanical or automated production systems and methods.

GS-1152, Production Control
PDF File[124 kb]

  1. Managing public buildings services, operations, and programs requiring business knowledge to provide organizations with appropriate office space and essential building services.

GS-1176, Building Management
PDF File[77 kb]

  1. Serving food and beverages, preparing simple food, attending food counters, portioning and serving food, washing dishes, pots, pans, glasses, and silverware, and assisting in food preparation.

7408, Food Service WorkerPDF File [53 kb]

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