General Schedule Position Classification Standard		Classification Programs Division
Draft Job Family Standard for Administrative Work in the Investigation, Enforcement, Inspection, and Compliance Group, GS-1800
Release Date:  December 2001 - DRAFT		Section Sixteen of Thirty-Two

Contents

Introduction
Factor Level 5-2
Factor Level 5-3
Factor Level 5-4
Factor Level 5-5

FACTOR 5 SCOPE AND EFFECT

This factor covers the relationships between the nature of work; i.e., the purpose, breadth and depth of the assignment, and the effect of work products or services both within and outside the organization. Effect measures such things as whether the work output facilitates the work of others, provides timely services of a personal nature, or impacts on the adequacy of research conclusions. The concept of effect alone does not provide sufficient information to properly understand and evaluate the impact of the position. The scope of the work completes the picture allowing consistent evaluations. Only consider the effect of properly performed work. The primary components of this factor are: Scope of the Work and Effect of the Work.

Note: In the text below, factor level description is abbreviated as FLD.
Factor 5 illustrations are located in Appendix F5.

Level 5-2, Investigation Work - Administrative, 75 Points

General Investigation, GS-1810
Wage and Hour Investigation, GS-1849 Illustration(s)
Equal Opportunity Investigation, GS-1860 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves Work involves applying specific, well-established regulations and procedures. This includes gathering information and evidence related to specific violations through interviews, observation, and examination of business records.

Effect of the Work - Work affects the accuracy, completeness, and/or timeliness of work performed by higher level employees.

Level 5-2, Investigation Work - Criminal, 75 Points

Criminal Investigation, GS-1811 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves enforcing specific laws, rules, and regulations within an assigned area of responsibility or post.

Effect of the Work - Work facilitates the work of higher level investigators by performing portions of investigations or routine investigations under close supervision.

Level 5-2, Enforcement Work, 75 Points

Customs Patrol Enforcement, GS-1884 Illustration(s)
Border Patrol Enforcement, GS-1896 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves enforcing specific laws, rules, and regulations within an assigned area of responsibility or post.

Effect of the Work - Work affects:

• illegal smuggling;
• the skill of aliens to gain unlawful entry into the United States; and
• the employment opportunities and economic standing of U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens.

Level 5-2, Inspection Work, 75 Points

Fish and Wildlife Inspection, GS-1813
Immigration Inspection, GS-1816 Illustration(s)
Customs Inspection, GS-1890 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves:

• enforcing the agency's specific laws and regulations and gaining experience in the inspection process; and
• applying specific and well-established rules, regulations, and procedures in performing closely controlled assignments.

Effect of the Work - Work affects the accuracy and speed with which tasks are accomplished, and how accurately and quickly travelers and import/export businesses are processed through the port.

Level 5-2, Compliance Work, 75 Points

General Compliance, GS-1801
Mine Safety and Health Compliance, GS-1822 Illustration(s)
Agricultural Compliance, GS-1850 Illustration(s)
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Compliance, GS-1854 Illustration(s)
Import Compliance, GS-1889 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves applying specific, well-established regulations and procedures of the inspection or compliance program in performing clearly defined assignments of limited complexity, selected for their training value.

Effect of the Work - Work affects the accuracy, completeness, and/or timeliness of work performed by higher level employees.

Level 5-3, Investigation Work - Administrative, 150 Points

General Investigation GS-1810
Wage and Hour Investigation, GS-1849
Equal Opportunity Investigation, GS-1860 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves:

• conducting investigations through factfinding and analysis of charges of discrimination, wage and hour violations, or other non-criminal violations;
• determining whether a violation has occurred; and
• recommending or negotiating resolution of complaints.

Effect of the Work - Work affects:

• determination of violation and resolution of individual discrimination cases; and
• specific policies and practices of employers, schools, and/or business firms.

Level 5-3, Investigation Work - Criminal, 150 Points

Criminal Investigation, GS-1811 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves conducting criminal investigations under the statutes enforced by the agency. Evidence developed in the investigation is the basis for prosecuting cases in violation of U.S. law.

Effect of the Work - Work contributes to the prevention and detection of criminal activity and identifies and reduces loss to the Federal Government and its citizens. Investigations may result in possible prison terms, criminal fines, administrative sanctions, and/or forfeiture of assets and property.

Level 5-3, Enforcement Work, 150 Points

Customs Patrol Enforcement, GS-1884 Illustration(s)
Border Patrol Enforcement, GS-1896 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves:

• intercepting movements of contraband or illegal aliens; and
• deterring or apprehending smugglers of narcotics or other illegal or prohibited substances.

Effect of the Work - Work affects:

• seizure of smuggled contraband;
• apprehension of illegal aliens;
• means used to transport illegal aliens; and
• apprehension of suspects involved.

Level 5-3, Inspection Work, 150 Points

Fish and Wildlife Inspection, GS-1813 Illustration(s)
Immigration Inspection, GS-1816 Illustration(s)
Customs Inspection, GS-1890 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves:

• performing inspection or patrol duties which provides visible front line enforcement of Federal laws; and
• detecting illegal activities.

Effect of the Work - Work directly affects the level of compliance among citizens, travelers, importers, exporters, businesses, and various industries:

Level 5-3, Compliance Work, 150 Points

General Compliance, GS-1801
Mine Safety and Health Compliance, GS-1822 Illustration(s)
Agricultural Compliance, GS-1850 Illustration(s)
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Compliance, GS-1854 Illustration(s)
Import Compliance, GS-1889 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves treating a variety of conventional problems and issues for which there are known and accepted solutions contained in a wide range of established compliance regulations, practices, and procedures. This includes:

• interviewing officials of the regulated business/activities, complainants, and witnesses;
• analyzing pertinent records and reports;
• reviewing laws and regulations enforced to identify the specific provisions that apply to the particular circumstance; and
• presenting findings to the employee's supervisor and the respondent to obtain compliance.

Effect of the Work - Work results in resolving particular problems or issues, or change in one or a few separate practices of the business or activity reviewed. The impact of the employee's independent decisions is usually on an individual respondent or a small number of individuals. :

Level 5-4, Investigation Work - Administrative, 225 Points

General Investigation, GS-1810 Illustration(s)
Wage and Hour Investigation, GS-1849 Illustration(s)
Equal Opportunity Investigation, GS-1860 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves:

• planning and conducting multi-agency, multi-state, or international on-site compliance investigations;
• analyzing large amounts of data;
• discerning concealed facts and evidence within highly sophisticated schemes, legal or evidentiary gaps; or
• analyzing issues with significant regional impact.

Effect of the Work - The settlement and conciliation agreements developed by the employee result in significant changes to:

• financial management;
• employment, pay, or other personnel practices throughout a sizable organization;
• industry wide or cross-industry policies and practices;
• equitable or monetary relief of the individual or a class of individuals; and
• continuing monitoring of the compliance with Federal anti-discrimination laws.

Level 5-4, Investigation Work - Criminal, 225 Points

Criminal Investigation, GS-1811 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves planning and conducting multi-agency, multi-judicial district or international investigations with legal or illegal organizations or multi-layered real or fictitious organizations, multi-subjects, involving highly complex or unique criminal schemes, evidentiary or legal problems.

Effect of the Work - The indictments, pleas, settlement agreements, sentences, and/or convictions resulting from the investigations affect:

• deterrents to future crimes;
• protection of society and natural resources; and
• recovered fiscal loss.

Level 5-4, Enforcement Work, 225 Points

Customs Patrol Enforcement, GS-1884 Illustration(s)
Border Patrol Enforcement, GS-1896 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves:

• analyzing smuggling trends, patterns, and data that may lead to detection of major smuggling attempts, conspiracies to evade U.S. laws, and similar attempted violations before they actually occur;
• developing appropriate responses, such as operational plans and bulletins; and
• planning and coordinating participation in special operations and task forces based on intelligence analysis received from several sources.

Effect of the Work - Work affects management operations as a basis for:

• planning work;
• revising operations, procedures, and methods;
• shifting areas of surveillance;
• altering allocation of resources in anticipation of activities; and
• assigning personnel.

Level 5-4, Inspection Work, 150 Points

Fish and Wildlife Inspection, GS-1813 Illustration(s)
Customs Inspection, GS-1890 Illustration(s)
Immigration Inspection, GS-1816 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves:

• the most complex inspection duties that may result in civil or criminal prosecutions; and
• international multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional coordination.

Effect of the Work - Work involves analyzing unusual situations, evidence, or providing authoritative interpretations of and resolving conflicts in guidance and regulations to subordinate inspectors, agencies with joint jurisdictions and the public. Civil or criminal prosecutions may result in findings and presentation of evidence. :

Level 5-4, Compliance Work, 225 Points

General Compliance, GS-1801
Mine Safety and Health Compliance, GS-1822 Illustration(s)
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Compliance, GS-1854 Illustration(s)
Import Compliance, GS-1889 Illustration(s)
Agricultural Compliance, GS-1850

Scope of the Work - Work involves:

• the most complex inspection duties involving a variety of on-site compliance inspections or audits; and
• the most difficult to establish conclusive findings or evidence because of:
  • large and complex sets of record keeping methods; and
  • concealment of facts and evidence in highly sophisticated schemes; and
• findings have significant regional and/or industry-wide impact.

Effect of the Work - Work affects on-site compliance determinations and settlement agreements and results in significant changes in the financial management, employment, pay, or other practices throughout a sizable organization.

Level 5-5, Investigation Work - Administrative, 325 Points

General Investigation, GS-1810
Wage and Hour Investigation, GS-1849
Equal Opportunity Investigation, GS-1860

Scope of the Work - Work involves eliminating diversion of controlled substances; improper payroll practices; or disparate treatment major barriers to individuals in large regional or national institutions, having a major effect on society and persons covered by law or regulations:

Effect of the Work - Work affects:

• major changes in the policies and practices of pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies or large institutions such as national corporations, State, urban, or regional school systems;
• changes in national policy in a particular issue area; or
• rights or economic welfare of entire classes of employees or persons.

Level 5-5, Investigation Work - Criminal, 325 Points

Criminal Investigation, GS-1811 Illustration(s)

Scope of the Work - Work involves investigating national or international organizations, cartels, or groups that:

• are extremely complex in structure;
• have a large number of primary and subsidiary activities;
• have a direct interest of government officials at the highest levels

Effect of the Work - Work affects:

• criminal cases prosecuted by the U.S. attorney involving major violators of U.S. and foreign laws and treaties;
• patterns for subsequent investigations using the new methods, techniques, and approaches devised by the investigator; and
• important judicial rulings and precedents resulting from investigations and related litigation.

Level 5-5, Inspection Work, 325 Points

Fish and Wildlife, GS-1813
Immigration Inspection, GS-1816
Customs Inspection, GS-1890

Scope of the Work - Work involves planning and conducting multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional or international inspection scenarios that include illegal and multi-layered organizations, highly complex or unique schemes, and evidentiary or legal problems.

Effect of the Work - Work affects significant legal or monetary judgments, and changes in the inspection procedures throughout the agency.