MAS - Government Works, Inc. - GS07F6050R

AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

Multiple Award Schedules (MAS)

(SIN) 561320SBSA

Government Works, Inc.

257 Turnpike Road

Southborough, MA 01772

(774) 760-1600

(508) 624-8539 Fax http://www.governmentworks.com

Contract Number:- GS-07F-6050R Period Covered by Contract:- September 01, 2020 through August 31, 2025

General Services Administration Federal Supply Service

Pricelist current through Modification #PO0047, dated Sepember 1 2020.

CONTRACTOR’S ADMINISTRATION SOURCE: Ayyapparaj Veerian e-mail: aveerian@governmentworks.com

BUSINESS SIZE: Small Business

On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, and up-to-date pricing are available through GSA Advantage!™, a menu-driven database system. The INTERNET address for GSA Advantage!™ is: http://www.gsaadvantage.gov http://www.governmentworks.com/ mailto:aveerian@governmentworks.com

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Customer Information 1a. Special Item Numbers: SIN: 561320SBSA 1b. Lowest priced model and lowest unit prices: Prices shown in pricelist are net.

2. Maximum Order: $250,000. Orders exceeding the maximum order threshold may be placed in accordance with clause I-FSS-125, “Requirements Exceeding the Maximum Order (SEP 1999)”.

3. Minimum Order: $100

4. Geographic Coverage: Domestic.

5. Points of Production: N/A

6. Discount from List Price: N/A

7. Quantity Discounts: None. However, discounts for orders placed that exceed the maximum order threshold shall be negotiated on an order by order basis.

8. Prompt Payment Terms: Net 30

9a. Acceptance of Government purchase cards below micro- purchase threshold: GWI accepts Government Purchase Cards below the micropurchase threshold.

9b. Acceptance of Government purchase cards above micro-purchase threshold: GWI accepts Government Purchase Cards above the micropurchase threshold.

10. Foreign Items: N/A

11a. Time of Delivery: N/A

11b. Expedited Delivery: N/A

11c. Overnight and Two-day Delivery: N/A

11d. Urgent Requirements: Agencies can contact the Contractor’s representative to effect a faster delivery. Customers are encouraged to contact the contractor for the purpose of requesting accelerated delivery.

12. F.O.B Points: N/A

13a. Ordering Address: Same as contractor address

14. Payment Address: Same as contractor address.

15. Warranty Provision: N/A

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16. Export Packing Charges: N/A

17. Terms and conditions of Government commercial credit card acceptance: N/A

18. Terms and conditions of Government rental, maintenance, and repair: N/A

19. Terms and conditions of installation: N/A

20. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices: N/A

20a. Terms and conditions for any other services: N/A

21. List of service and distribution points: N/A

22. List of participating dealers: N/A

23. Preventive Maintenance: N/A

24a. Environmental Attributes: N/A

24b. Section 508 compliance: N/A

25. Data Universal Number (DUNS) Number: 10-353-2185

26. Notification regarding registration in CCR database: GWI is registered in the Central Contractor

Registration (CCR) database and is active.

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PRICING

Prices Shown Herein are Net (discount deducted)

Pricing for professional positions is applicable for all included counties/cities.

Skill Category GSA

Bill Rate

SIN 561320SBSA (Net)

Program Analyst $37.48

Project Manager $96.73

Systems Engineer $75.03

Database Administrator $64.35

Network Administrator $53.70

HR Specialist/Personnel Management Specialist $83.25

Budget Analyst $76.92

Contract Administrator $53.20

Contract Specialist $79.10

Sr. Contract Specialist $92.59

Senior Accountant $72.20

The non-professional positions pricing tables are below

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Hines, IL

GSA GSA

SIN 561320SBSA

Base

Rate

SIN 561320SBSA

Base

Rate

Total Total

Computer Based Training

Accounting Clerk I 29.96 Specialist/Instructor 58.46

Accounting Clerk II 33.15 Engineering Technician I 31.33

Accounting Clerk III 36.59 Engineering Technician II 34.68

Administrative Assistant 46.13 Engineering Technician III 38.31

General Clerk I 23.17 Engineering Technician IV 46.50

General Clerk II 24.92 Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 35.67

General Clerk III 28.60 Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 43.23

Personnel Assistant (Employment ) I 30.85 Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 51.95

Personnel Assistant (Employment ) II 34.02 Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 62.02

Personnel Assistant (Employment ) III 37.46 Technical Writer I 44.25

Receptionist 24.37 Technical Writer II 53.10

Secretary I 31.63 Technical Writer III 63.15

Secretary II 33.85 Computer Programmer II 48.91

Secretary III 37.28 Computer Programmer III 48.91

Word Processor I 27.33 Computer Programmer IV 48.91

Word Processor II 30.20 Computer Systems Analyst I 48.91

Word Processor III 33.30 Computer Systems Analyst II 48.91

Maintenance Scheduler 31.63 Computer Systems Analyst III 48.91

SIN 561320SBSA

Computer Operator I 31.25

Computer Operator II 34.47

Computer Programmer I 38.01

Peripheral Equipment Operator 31.25

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Preponderance of Work Location Coverage Requirement/Wage Determination

Hines, IL WD# 15-5017 (Rev -11 ) Date of Revision 01/01/2019

Illinois COUNTIES of Cook, De Kalb, Du Page, Kane, Lake, Lee, McHenry

1. Labor Categories and Job Descriptions:

1. SIN 561320SBSA -- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND CLERICAL

01011 ACCOUNTING CLERK I

This position is responsible for performing one or more routine accounting clerical operations such as:

examining, verifying, and correcting various accounting documents to ensure completeness and accuracy of data in accordance to accounting procedures. Specific tasks/duties are assigned under adequate supervision. Entry-level reconciliation and posting will be assigned under detailed guidance. In most instances, an employee in this position will rely on the supervisors’ instructions. Completed work will be reviewed for accuracy and compliance with procedures.

01012 ACCOUNTING CLERK II

This position uses knowledge of double entry bookkeeping in performing one or more of the following:

posting actions to journals, identifying subsidiary accounts affected, making debit and credit entries, and assigning proper codes. The Accounting Clerk II may review computer printouts against manually maintained journals, detect and correct erroneous postings, and prepare documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data, or review lists of transactions rejected by an automated system. In this instance, the Accounting Clerk II will determine reasons for rejections, and prepare necessary correcting material. On routine assignments, an employee will select and apply established procedures and techniques. Detailed instructions are provided for difficult or unusual assignments.

Completed work and methods used, are reviewed for technical accuracy.

01013 ACCOUNTING CLERK III

The Accounting Clerk III maintains journals or subsidiary ledgers of an accounting system and balances and reconciles accounts. Typical duties include one or both of the following: 1.) reviewing invoices and statements verifying information, ensuring sufficient funds have been obligated, and if questionable, resolving with the submitting unit determining accounts involved. The review will include coding transactions, and processing material through data processing for application in the accounting system;

2.) Analysis and reconciliation of computer printouts with operating unit reports (contacting units, researching causes of discrepancies, and taking action to ensure that accounts balance). Supervisor provides suggestions for handling unusual or non-recurring transactions. Conformance with requirements and technical soundness of completed work are reviewed by the supervisor, or are controlled by mechanisms built into the accounting processes.

01020 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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In addition to secretarial duties (filing, taking phone calls, scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements), this position will provide administrative support to executive staff with office management responsibilities to include budgeting, personnel records and payroll. The Administrative

Assistant may be required to work independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials.

01111 GENERAL CLERK I

This position follows clearly detailed specific procedures in completing several repetitive clerical steps performed in a prescribed or slightly varied sequence, such as coding and filing documents in an extensive alphabetical file; could involve simple posting to individual accounts, opening mail, calculating and posting charges to departmental accounts, operating basic office equipment, e.g., photocopier, facsimile, multi-line phone/voicemail systems, mailing machines, and minimal computer programs. Little or no subject-matter knowledge is required, but the clerk uses his or her own judgment in choosing the proper procedure for each task.

01112 GENERAL CLERK II

This position requires familiarity with the terminology of the office unit. The General Clerk selects appropriate methods from a wide variety of procedures or makes simple adaptations and interpretations of a limited number of substantive guides and manuals. The clerical steps often vary in type or sequence, depending on the task. Recognized problems are referred to others.

01113 GENERAL CLERK III

This position uses some subject-matter knowledge and judgment to complete assignments consisting of numerous steps varying in nature and sequence. The General Clerk III selects from alternative methods and refers problems not solvable by adapting or interpreting substantive guides, manuals, or procedures. Typical duties include: assisting in a variety of administrative matters; maintaining a wide variety of financial or other records (stored both manually and electronically); verifying statistical reports for accuracy and completeness; compiling information; and handling and adjusting complaints.

The General Clerk III may also direct lower level clerks. Positions above level IV are excluded. Such positions require workers to use a thorough knowledge of an office's work and routine to: 1) choose among widely varying methods and procedures to process complex transactions; and 2) select or devise steps necessary to complete assignments. Typical jobs covered by this exclusion include administrative assistants, clerical supervisors, and office managers.

01261 PERSONNEL ASSISTANT I

This position performs a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, clerical and secretarial duties. The work is under general supervision of higher-level personnel in preparation of various human resource tasks throughout compensation, benefits, staffing/employment, EEO procedures and policy administration. The Personnel Assistant I is expected to exercise discretion at all times; limited judgment may be necessary at times. This assistant may be required to operate general office equipment such as:

typewriter, personal computer, copier, adding machine, and facsimile.

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01262 PERSONNEL ASSISTANT II

This position serves as a clerical expert in independently processing the most complicated types of personnel actions, e.g., temporary employment, rehires, and dismissals. In this position, one may perform tasks beyond routine clerical such as: pre-employment drug screening and new hire orientation, responding to routine questions on policy and procedures, and/or provide reports on employee turnover or time and attendance. This assistant may be asked to evaluate and consolidate information from various sources under short deadlines, such as internal or external survey information, reporting on company employment statistics (retention, equal opportunity reporting, etc). The

Personnel Assistant II may provide guidance to lower level Personnel Assistants. This level requires extensive knowledge of various office software packages. Guidance is provided as needed. Completed written work receives close technical review from higher-level personnel office employees. Work may be checked occasionally.

01263 PERSONNEL ASSISTANT III

This position performs work in support of human resource professionals that requires a good working knowledge of personnel procedures, guides, and precedents. Job tasks may include interviewing applicants, obtaining references, and recommending placement in a well-defined occupation. At this level, assistants typically have a range of personal contacts within and outside the organization, in addition to handling employee-sensitive material. Therefore, the Assistant must be tactful, discrete, and articulate. This Assistant may be involved in identifying potential issues and grievance procedures, in addition to documenting necessary information to avoid company threat. The Personnel Assistant III may make recommendations to human resource professionals on job classification, wage rates, and employee salaries. The use of computers may be relied on heavily for organizational and reporting purposes. Advanced experience with office software packages may be needed. This Assistant may perform some clerical work in addition to the above duties. Supervisor will review completed work against stated objectives.

01280 RECEPTIONIST

This position greets visitors, determining nature of visits and directing visitors to appropriate persons.

The Receptionist may also have other duties such as recording and transmitting messages; keeping records of calls placed; providing information to callers and visitors; making appointments; keeping a log of visitors; and issuing visitor passes. In this position, one may also work on a computer and perform other routine clerical work that may occupy the major portion of the worker's time.

01611 WORD PROCESSOR I

This position produces a variety of standard documents, such as correspondence, form letters, reports, tables and other printed materials. Work requires skill in typing; a knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling; and ability to use reference guides and equipment manuals. The Word Processor I performs familiar, routine assignments following standard procedures, seeks further instructions for assignments requiring deviations from established procedures.

01612 WORD PROCESSOR II

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This position uses knowledge of varied and advanced functions of one software type, knowledge of varied functions of different types of software, or knowledge of specialized or technical terminology to perform such typical duties as:

a. Editing and reformatting written or electronic drafts. Examples include: correcting function codes; adjusting spacing formatting and standardizing headings, margins, and indentations.

b. Transcribing scientific reports, lab analysis, legal proceedings, or similar material from voice tapes or handwritten drafts. Work requires knowledge of specialized, technical, or scientific terminology.

Work requires familiarity with office terminology and practices. Incumbent corrects copy, and questions originator of document concerning missing information, improper formatting, or discrepancies in instructions. Supervisor sets priorities and deadlines on continuing assignments, furnishes general instructions for recurring work and provides specific instructions for new or unique projects.

01613 WORD PROCESSOR III

Requires both a comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications and office practices and a high degree of skill in applying software functions to prepare complex and detailed documents. For example, processes complex and lengthy technical reports which include tables, graphs, charts, or multiple columns. Uses either different word processing packages or many different style macros or special command functions; independently completes assignments and resolves problems.

01300 SCHEDULER, MAINTENANCE

This position schedules vehicle repairs and lubrication for vehicle-maintenance, schedules vehicles for lubrication or repairs based on date of last lubrication and mileage traveled or urgency of repairs. The

Maintenance Scheduler contacts garage to verify availability of facilities, notifies parking garage workers to deliver specified vehicles, and maintains a file of requests for services.

2. SIN 561320SBSA -- AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING OCCUPATIONS

14040 COMPUTER OPERATOR (Occupational Base)

The Computer Operator monitors and operates the control console of either a mainframe digital computer or a group of minicomputers, in accordance with operating instructions, to process data.

Work is characterized by the following:

• Studies operating instructions to determine equipment setup needed.

• Loads equipment with required items (tapes, cards, paper, etc.).

• Switches necessary auxiliary equipment into system;

• Diagnoses and corrects equipment malfunctions;

• Reviews error messages and makes corrections during operation or refers problems;

• Maintains operating record.

This operator may test run new or modified programs and assists in modifying systems or programs.

Included within the scope of this definition are fully qualified Computer Operators, and trainees working to become fully qualified operators.

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14041 COMPUTER OPERATOR I

The Computer Operator I works under close personal supervision and is provided detailed written or oral guidance before and during assignments. As instructed, this worker resolves common operating problems and may serve as an assistant operator working under close supervision or performing a portion of a more senior operator's work.

14042 COMPUTER OPERATOR II

The Computer Operator II processes scheduled routines that present few difficult operating problems

(e.g., infrequent or easily resolved error conditions). In response to computer output instructions or error conditions, this worker applies standard operating or corrective procedure, refers problems that do not respond to preplanned procedure, and may serve as an assistant operator, working under general supervision.

14070 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER (Occupational Base)

The Computer Programmer performs programming services for establishments or for outside organizations that may contract for services, converts specifications (precise descriptions) about business or scientific problems into a sequence of detailed instructions to solve problems by electronic data processing (EDP) equipment, i.e. digital computers; draws program flow charts to describe the processing of data, and develops the precise steps and processing logic which, when entered into the computer in coded language (COBOL, FORTRAN, or other programming language) to cause the manipulation of data to achieve desired results. The Computer Programmer tests and corrects programs, prepares instructions for operators who control the computer during runs, modifies programs to increase operating efficiency or to respond to changes in work processes, and maintains records to document program development and revisions.

At levels I, Computer Programmer may also perform programming analysis such as: gathering facts from users to define their business or scientific problems, and to investigate the feasibility of solving problems through new or modified computer programs; developing specifications for data inputs, flow, actions, decisions, and outputs; and participating on a continuing basis in the overall program planning along with other EDP personnel and users.

14071 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER I

The Computer Programmer I assists higher level staff by performing elementary programming tasks which concern limited and simple data items and steps which closely follow patterns of previous work done in the organization, e.g. drawing flow charts, writing operator instructions, or coding and testing routines to accumulate counts, tallies, or summaries. This worker may perform routine programming assignments under close supervision.

In addition to assisting higher level staff, the Computer Programmer I may perform elementary fact-finding concerning a specified work process, e.g., a file of clerical records which is treated as a unit (invoices, requisitions, or purchase orders, etc.) and then report findings to higher level staff. May receive training in elementary fact-finding. Detailed step-by-step instructions are given for each task, and any deviation must be authorized by a supervisor. Work is closely monitored in progress and reviewed in detail upon completion.

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3. SIN 561320SBSA -- TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS

15050 COMPUTER BASED TRAINING SPECIALIST

The Computer Based Training Specialist works with courseware production team to design, develop, revise and validate interactive computer based courseware. This specialist uses specialized computer software and/or hardware to develop, integrate and edit instructional text, audio, graphics, animation and video for interactive presentations. This person also uses appropriate programming/branching logic and screen layout and remediation/feedback techniques. The Worker also implements quality control and review and revision procedures throughout the courseware development process.

30080 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (Occupational Base)

To be covered by these definitions, employees must meet all of the following criteria: Be able to provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. Work pertains to electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment. These technicians are required to have some practical knowledge of science or engineering. Some positions may require a practical knowledge of mathematics or computer science. Included are workers who prepare design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment.

Excluded are:

a. Production and maintenance workers, including workers engaged in calibrating, repairing, or maintaining electronic equipment (see Maintenance Electronics Technicians);

b. Model Makers and other craft workers;

c. Quality Control Technicians and Testers;

d. Chemical and other non-engineering laboratory technicians;

e. Civil Engineering Technicians and Drafters;

f. Positions (below Level I) which are limited to simple tasks such as: measuring items or regular shapes with a caliper and computing cross- sectional areas; identifying, weighing, and marking easy-to-identify items; or recording simple instrument readings at specified intervals; and engineers required to apply a professional knowledge of engineering theory and principles.

30081 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

This technician performs simple routine tasks under close supervision or from detailed procedures.

Work is checked in progress or on completion. This person performs one or a combination of such typical duties as:

a. Assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.

b. Performing simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operating and adjusting simple test equipment; records test data.

c. Gathering and maintaining specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.;

performing computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plotting data and draws simple curves and graphs.

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30082 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II

The Engineering Technician II performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations, follows standard work methods on recurring assignments but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments. Technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion;

non-routine work may be reviewed in progress. This technician performs at this level, one or a combination of such typical duties as:

a. Following specific instructions, assembles or constructs simple or standard equipment or parts, servicing or repairing simple instruments or equipment;

b. Conducting a variety of tests using established methods, preparing test specimens, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors;

c. Extracting engineering data from various prescribed but non-standardized sources, processing the data following well-defined methods including elementary algebra and geometry, and presenting the data in prescribed form.

30083 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

The Engineering Technician III performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. This technician performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as:

a. Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions;

b. Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.

c. Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data;

d. Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.

e. Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.

30084 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV

The Engineering Technician IV performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity, using operational precedents that are not fully applicable, such assignments that are typically parts of broader assignments, are screened to eliminate unusual design problems. This incumbent may plan such assignments. This technician receives technical advice from supervisor or engineer. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions). This position may be assisted by

GS-07F-6050R Page 13 lower level technicians and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the establishment, and performs one or a combination of such typical duties as:

a. Developing or reviewing designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data, applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings and parts lists. (Examples of designs include: detailed circuit diagrams; hardware fittings or test equipment involving a variety of mechanisms;

conventional piping systems; and building site layouts).

b. Conducting tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of critical test equipment and test procedures, preparing and operating equipment, recording data, measuring and recording problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level, and analyzes data and prepares test reports.

c. Applying methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects, constructing experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements;

conducts tests or experiments and redesigns as necessary and recording and evaluating data and report’s findings.

30360 PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT (Occupational Base)

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant performs a variety of legal assistance duties in an office providing legal assistance to attorneys or litigation teams. The Paralegal Assistant analyzes the legal impact of legislative developments and administrative and judicial decisions, opinions, determinations, and rulings, conducts research for the preparation of legal opinions on matters of interest; performs substantive legal analysis of requests for information under the provisions of various acts; or other similar legal support functions which require discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge of laws, precedent decisions, regulations, agency policies, and judicial or administrative proceedings. Such knowledge is less than that represented by graduation from a recognized law school and may have been gained from formalized, professionally instructed agency, educational institution training, or from professionally supervised on-the-job training. While the paramount knowledge requirements of this occupational class are legal, some positions may also require a practical knowledge of subject matter areas related to the agency's substantive programs.

30361 PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT I

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available.

Persons in this position typically perform the following:

a. Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program;

b. Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items;

c. Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions;

d. Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks;

e. Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information.

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30362 PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT II

At this level, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant II exercises more independent judgment than at the level I position. In this capacity the incumbent:

a. Reviews case materials to become familiar with questions under consideration;

b. Searches for and summarizes relevant articles in trade magazines, law reviews, published studies, financial reports, and similar materials for use of attorneys in the preparation of opinions, briefs, and other legal documents;

c. Prepares digests of selected decisions or opinions which incorporate legal references and analyses of precedents involved in areas of well-defined and settled points of law;

d. Interviews potential witnesses and prepares summary interview reports for the attorney's review;

e. Participates in pre-trial witness conferences, notes possible deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other questionable matters, and requests further investigation by other agency personnel to correct possible deficiencies or personally conducts limited investigations at the pre-trial stage;

f. Prepares and organizes trial exhibits, as required, such as statistical charts and photographic exhibits;

g. Verifies citations and legal references on prepared legal documents;

h. Prepares summaries of testimony and depositions;

i. Drafts and edits non-legal memoranda, research reports and correspondence relating to cases.

30363 PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT III

At this level, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant III participates in the substantive development of cases. In this capacity, the incumbent performs the following:

a. Analyzes and evaluates case files against litigation worthiness standards;

b. Notes and corrects case file deficiencies (e.g., missing documents, inconsistent material, leads not investigated) before sending the case on to the concerned trial attorney;

c. Reviews and analyzes available precedents relevant to cases under consideration for use in presenting case summaries to trial attorneys;

d. Gathers, sorts, classifies, and interprets data to discover patterns of possible discriminatory activity;

e. Interviews relevant personnel and potential witnesses to gather information;

f. Reviews and analyzes relevant statistics;

g. Performs statistical evaluations such as standard deviations, analyses of variance, means, modes, and ranges as supporting data for case litigation;

h. Consults with statistical experts on reliability evaluations;

i. May testify in court concerning relevant data.

30364 PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT IV

At this level, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV assists in the evaluation, development, and litigation of cases. In this capacity, the incumbent performs the following duties:

a. Examines and evaluates information in case files, for case litigation worthiness and appropriate titles of law;

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b. Determines the need for additional information, independent surveys, evidence, and witnesses, and plans a comprehensive approach to obtain this information;

c. Through on-site visits, interviews, and review of records on operations, looks for and evaluates the relevance and worth of evidence;

d. Selects, summarizes, and compiles comparative data to examine and evaluate respondent's deficiencies in order to provide evidence of illegal practices or patterns;

e. Reviews economic trends and forecasts at the national and regional level to evaluate the impact of successful prosecution and potential remedial provisions of ongoing investigations and litigation;

f. Identifies types of record keeping systems and types of records maintained which would be relevant. Gathers, sorts, and interprets data from various record systems including computer information systems;

g. Interviews potential witnesses for information and prepares witnesses for court appearances;

h. Develops statistics and tabulations, such as standard deviations, regression analyses, and weighting, to provide leads and supportive data for case litigation. Prepares charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results;

i. Analyzes data, develops recommendations and justifications for the attorney(s) who will take the matter to court. Continues to work with the attorney(s) during the progress of the case, obtaining and developing further evidence and exhibits, providing administrative assistance, and maintaining custody of exhibits, documents, and files;

j. May appear in court as a witness to testify concerning exhibits prepared supporting plaintiff's case.

30460 TECHNICAL WRITER (Occupational Base)

Under general supervision, the Technical Writer writes and edits technical reports, brochures, and/or manuals for internal documentation, customer reference, or publication. This person researches and analyzes available literature and verifies copy with appropriate departments, and may coordinate production and distribution of materials.

30461 TECHNICAL WRITER I

The Technical Writer I will revise or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. This worker receives technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment. This writer may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

This worker organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material; may assist in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, and may specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

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30462 TECHNICAL WRITER II

In this capacity, the Technical Writer revises or writes material that is mostly standardized for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. The incumbent receives assignment and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer, may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details.

This worker accesses manufacturers’ catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment, may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail. This writer organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, may select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication, and arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material. This writer may draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, or specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

30463 TECHNICAL WRITER III

The Technical Writer III develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment, receives assignment from supervisor, observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. This writer interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods, and reviews manufacturer’s and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.

The Technical Writer III studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail, organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; and reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding. This worker may perform the following tasks: maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material; assist in laying out material for publication, arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material, write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or plant personnel. This incumbent may specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

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COMPUTER PROGRAMMER (Occupational Base)

The Computer Programmer performs programming services for establishments or for outside organizations that may contract for services, converts specifications (precise descriptions) about business or scientific problems into a sequence of detailed instructions to solve problems by electronic data processing (EDP) equipment, i.e. digital computers; draws program flow charts to describe the processing of data, and develops the precise steps and processing logic which, when entered into the computer in coded language (COBOL, FORTRAN, or other programming language) to cause the manipulation of data to achieve desired results. The Computer Programmer tests and corrects programs, prepares instructions for operators who control the computer during runs, modifies programs to increase operating efficiency or to respond to changes in work processes, and maintains records to document program development and revisions.

At levels II, III and IV Computer Programmers may also perform programming analysis such as:

gathering facts from users to define their business or scientific problems, and to investigate the feasibility of solving problems through new or modified computer programs; developing specifications for data inputs, flow, actions, decisions, and outputs; and participating on a continuing basis in the overall program planning along with other EDP personnel and users. In contrast, at level IV, some programming analysis must be performed as part of the programming assignment. The analysis duties are identified in a separate paragraph at levels II, III, and IV. However, the systems requirements are defined by systems analysts or scientists.

Positions are classified into levels based on the following definitions:

14072 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER I I

The Computer Programmer II assists higher level staff by performing elementary programming tasks which concern limited and simple data items and steps which closely follow patterns of previous work done in the organization, e.g. drawing flow charts, writing operator instructions, or coding and testing routines to accumulate counts, tallies, or summaries. This worker may perform routine programming assignments under close supervision.

In addition to assisting higher level staff, the Computer Programmer II may perform elementary fact-finding concerning a specified work process, e.g., a file of clerical records which is treated as a unit

(invoices, requisitions, or purchase orders, etc.) and then report findings to higher level staff. May receive training in elementary fact-finding. Detailed step-by-step instructions are given for each task, and any deviation must be authorized by a supervisor. Work is closely monitored in progress and reviewed in detail upon completion.

14073 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER III

As a fully qualified Computer Programmer, this Worker applies standard programming procedures and detailed knowledge of pertinent subject matter in a programming area such as a record keeping operation (supply, personnel and payroll, inventory, purchasing, insurance payments, depositor accounts, etc.); a well-defined statistical or scientific problem; or other standardized operation or problem. The incumbent works according to approved statements of requirements and detailed specifications.

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While the data are clear cut, related, and equally available, there may be substantial interrelationships of a variety of records and several varied sequences of formats are usually produced. The programs developed or modified typically are linked to several other programs in that the output of one becomes the input for another. This Computer Programmer recognizes probable interactions of other related programs with the assigned program(s) and is familiar with related system software and computer equipment, and solves conventional programming problems, (In small organizations, may maintain programs that concern or combine several operations, i.e. users, or develop programs where there is one primary user and the others give input.)

The Computer Programmer III performs such duties as developing, modifying, and maintaining assigned programs, designing and implementing modifications to the interrelation of files and records within programs in consultations with higher level staff. This Worker monitors the operation of assigned programs and responds to problems by diagnosing and correcting errors in logic and coding; implements and/or maintains assigned portions of a scientific programming project, applying established scientific programming techniques to well-defined mathematical, statistical, engineering, or other scientific problems usually requiring the translation of mathematical notation into processing logic and code. (Scientific programming includes assignments such as: using predetermined physical laws expressed in mathematical terms to relate one set of data to another; the routine storage and retrieval of field test data, and using procedures for real-time command and control, scientific data reduction, signal processing, or similar areas.) This Programmer tests, documents work, writes and maintains operator instructions for assigned programs, and confers with other EDP personnel to obtain or provide factual data.

In addition, this Programmer may carry out fact-finding and programming analysis of a single activity or routine problem, applying established procedures where the nature of the program, feasibility, computer equipment, and programming language have already been decided. Job tasks may require the incumbent to analyze present performance of the program and take action to correct deficiencies based on discussion with the user and consultation with and approval of the supervisor or higher-level staff. This Programmer may assist in the review and analysis of detailed program specifications, and in program design to meet changes in work processes.

The Computer Programmer III works independently under specified objectives; applies judgment in devising program logic and in selecting and adapting standard programming procedures, resolves problems and deviations according to established practices, and obtains advice where precedents are unclear or not available. This Worker, may guide or instruct lower level programmers; supervise technicians and others who assist in specific assignments, works on complex programs under close direction of higher level staff or supervisor, and may assist higher level staff by independently performing moderately complex tasks assigned, and performing complex tasks under close supervision.

Work at a level above this is deemed Supervisory or Individual Contributor. Completed work is reviewed for conformance to standards, timeliness, and efficiency.

14074 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER IV

The Computer Programmer IV applies expertise in programming procedures to complex programs; recommends the redesign of programs, investigates and analyzes feasibility and program requirements, and develops programming specifications. Assigned programs typically affect a broad multi-user computer system which meets the data processing needs of a broad area (e.g., manufacturing, logistics planning, finance management, human resources, or material management) or

GS-07F-6050R Page 19 a computer system for a project in engineering, research, accounting, statistics, etc. This Programmer plans the full range of programming actions to produce several interrelated but different products from numerous and diverse data elements, which are usually from different sources; solves difficult programming problems, and uses knowledge of pertinent system software, computer equipment, work processes, regulations, and management practices.

This Programmer performs such duties as: developing, modifying, and maintains complex programs;

designs and implements the interrelations of files and records within programs which will effectively fit into the overall design of the project; works with problems or concepts and develops programs for the solution to major scientific computational problems requiring the analysis and development of logical or mathematical descriptions of functions to be programmed; and develops occasional special programs, e.g. a critical path analysis program to assist in managing a special project. This Worker tests, documents, and writes operating instructions for all work, confers with other EDP personnel to secure information, investigate and resolve problems, and coordinates work efforts. In addition, this incumbent performs such programming analyses as: investigating the feasibility of alternate program design approaches to determine the best balanced solution, e.g., one that will best satisfy immediate user needs, facilitate subsequent modification, and conserve resources. Duties include the following: assisting user personnel in defining problems or needs, determining work organization on typical maintenance projects and smaller scale, working on limited new projects, the necessary files and records, and their interrelation with the program or working on large or more complicated projects, and participating as a team member along with other EDP personnel and users, holding responsibility for a portion of the project. The Computer Programmer IV works independently under overall objectives and direction, apprising the supervisor about progress and unusual complications and modifying and adapting precedent solutions and proven approaches. Guidelines include constraints imposed by the related programs with which the incumbent's programs must be meshed. Completed work is reviewed for timeliness, compatibility with other work, and effectiveness in meeting requirements. This Worker may function as team leader or supervise a few lower level programmers or technicians on assigned work.

14100 COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST (Occupational Base) The Computer Systems Analyst analyzes business or scientific problems for resolution through electronic data processing, gathers information from users, defines work problems, and, if feasible, designs a system of computer programs and procedures to resolve the problems. This Worker develops complete specifications or enables other Computer Programmers to prepare required programs and analyzes subject-matter operations to be automated; specifies number and types of records, files, and documents to be used and outputs to be produced; prepares work diagrams and data flow charts; coordinates tests of the system and participates in trial runs of new and revised systems; and recommends computer equipment changes to obtain more effective operations. The Computer Systems Analyst may also write the computer programs.