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Definition: • Serving as an analyst and advisor to management in evaluating
the effectiveness of non-technical/non-science based government programs and operations and productivity and efficiency in the management of Federal agencies; and/or
• Applying comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and processes of a field of management or program analysis in a particular program area.
Management and Program Analysis, 0343
Planning, developing, acquisitioning, testing, integrating, installing, utilizing, or modifying telecommunications systems, facilities, services, and procedures.
Telecommunications, 0391
Applying professional knowledge and skill in any of the fields of science concerned with living organisms and their relationship to their environment, or with controlling, preserving, and/or evaluating a natural resource or natural resource function such as conservation, forest, rangeland, fisheries, or wildlife.
JFS for Professional Work in the Natural Resources
Management and Biological Sciences Group, 0400
• Technician or assistance work in the biological, horticultural, environmental, or agricultural workplace; and/or
• A general practical knowledge of natural science equipment, terminology, and an understanding of natural science plans and specifications.
Grade Level Guide for Aid and
Technical Work in the Biological Sciences, 0400 • Conducting technician activities performed in an engineering,
architectural, research and development, or laboratory workplace; • Applying a general practical knowledge of engineering or
architectural equipment and terminology, and an understanding of engineering or architectural plans and specifications; and/or • Applying a general administrative knowledge of engineering or
architectural equipment, terminology, reports, and documentation, and a general understanding of engineering or architectural plans and specifications. JFS for Technical Work in the Engineering and Architecture Group, 0800
Designing the interior space of buildings and requires a thorough knowledge of, and skill in applying, the fundamental principles and
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Definition: Applying architectural practices and techniques in the planning,
constructing, installing, and operating of exhibits and/or gallery space; the preservation of historic buildings; or the restoration and preparation of exhibit items.
Exhibits Specialist, 1010
Applying knowledge of the oil and gas industry or utilities, including processing, distributing, transporting, and marketing petroleum and natural gas.
Public Utilities Specialist, 1130 Applying knowledge of the nature and operations of an industry or
industries, and the materials, facilities and methods employed by the industry in producing commodities.
Industrial Specialist, 1150
Applying professional knowledge and skill in any of the following physical science disciplines: chemistry, health physics, physics, geophysics, hydrology, chemistry, materials science, metallurgy, astronomy and space, meteorology, geology, oceanography, cartography, geodesy, land surveying, forest products technology, food technology, textile technology, and photographic technology.
JFS for Professional Work in the Physical Sciences Group, 1300
Applying a general practical knowledge of physical science
equipment and terminology, and an understanding of physical science processes, but not a theoretical knowledge and skills in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences.
JFS for Technical Work in the Physical Sciences Group, 1300 • Applying theoretical and professional knowledge and skills in the
mathematical and statistical science disciplines (e.g., actuary, operations research, mathematics, mathematical statistics, and statistics); and/or
• Conducting research on mathematical principles, methods, procedures, techniques, or relationships, including the development of mathematical models and methods.
JFS for Professional Work in the
Mathematical
Sciences Group, 1500
Applying theoretical and professional knowledge of computer theory, algorithms, data structures, programming concepts, programming languages, and architecture, and a working knowledge of computer hardware to:
• design, develop, test, or evaluate computer software; • solve problems in hardware-software interface; or
• perform research to advance the knowledge of computer science.
Computer Science, 1550
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Definition: Applying a general practical knowledge of mathematics and statistics
terminology, but does not require theoretical knowledge and skills in the physical, mathematical, engineering, and architectural sciences.
Appropriate series for technician or assistant work in the
Mathematics and Statistics Group, 1500
• Facilities management and administration; and/or
• Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and providing specialized information concerning the operation, maintenance, and use of equipment, shops, buildings, laundries, printing plants, power plants, cemeteries, or other government facilities; and requires a practical knowledge of trades, crafts, or manual labor operations.
JFS for
Administrative Work in the Equipment, Facilities, and
Services Group, 1600
Developing, advising on, or interpreting mine safety and health laws, regulations, and practices to include underground and surface mining and milling operations associated with coal. Requires practical knowledge of mining and/or milling methods and processes; and applicable safety and health practices and principles to the mining industry.
Mine Safety and Health, 1822
Developing, administering, or enforcing regulations and standards concerning civil aviation safety to include airworthiness of aircrafts; competence of pilots and other airmen; and safety aspects of aviations facilities, equipment, and procedures. Requires practical knowledge of the operation, maintenance, or manufacture of aircraft.
Aviation Safety, 1825
Piloting or copiloting aircraft, providing ground and flight instruction, and inspecting and evaluating air navigation facilities and the
environmental conditions affecting instrument flight procedures. This work requires the application of pilot knowledge and skills.
Aircraft Operations, 2181
Developing, delivering, and supporting information technology (IT) systems and services, and requires practical knowledge of IT
principles, concepts, and methods.
JFS for
Administrative Work in the Information Technology Group, 2200