2531 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, VA 22202-3917

POC: Michael J. Murphy, VP, Contracts

Phone: (703) 841-1445 ext. 203

Fax: (703) 418-1139

FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE

TEMPORARY SUPPORT SCHEDULE

CLERICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

 BUSINESS SIZE: SMALL

FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASS: 7363

GS-07F-0292K

PERIOD COVERED BY CONTRACT: MAY 2, 2000 SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves officials of clerical work and minor administrative and business detail. Reads and routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate fields to correspondence to be answered by employer. Takes dictation in shorthand or by machine and transcribes notes on typewriter, or transcribes from voice recordings. Composes and types routine correspondence. Files correspondence and other records. Answers the telephone and gives information to the callers or routes call to appropriate persons. May arrange travel schedules and reservations. May make copies of correspondence or other printed matter, using a copying or duplicating machine. May prepare notes, correspondence, and reports, using word processing or computer terminal.

Verifies accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers. Examines expense accounts, interest, and account payments, cash receipts, sales tickets, bank records, inventory and stock-record sheets, and similar items to verify accuracy of recorded data. Corrects error or lists discrepancies for adjustment. Computes percentages and totals using an adding or calculating machines, and compares results with recorded entries.

Performs calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, and substantiates business transactions. Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and total accounts, using calculator or computer. Computes and records charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items. May type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other record, using typewriter or computer.

Operates computer and peripheral equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, or other data, according to operating instructions. Enters commands, using keyboard or computer terminal. Observes peripheral equipment and error messages displayed on terminal monitor to detect faulty output or machine stoppage. Enters commands to correct errors or stoppage and resume operations. Clears equipment at the end of the operating run and reviews the schedule to determine the next assignment. Records problems that have occurred, such as down time and actions taken. May answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering a problem.

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general accounts, documenting business transactions. Analyzes financial detailing of assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports, to summarize current and projected company financial position, using a calculator or computer. Helps audit contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement. May help to establish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. May help devise and implement a manual or computer-based system for general accounting.

Assists in the preparation of solicitations including formation of the statement of work. Assists in the evaluation of proposals. Helps to evaluate or monitor contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations. Analyzes requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules. Arbitrates claims or complaints occurring in performance of contracts. May provide alternative methods of dispute resolution.

Lays out pages, selects size and style of type, and enters text and graphics into computer to produce printed material, such as advertisements, brochures, newsletters, and forms, applying knowledge of graphic art techniques and typesetting and using computer. Reviews layout and customer order. Enters text into computer, using input device such as mouse, keyboard, scanner, or modem. Scans artwork, using an optical scanner that changes the image into a computer-readable form. Enters commands to position text and illustrations on a page grid of computer monitor. Creates spaces between letters, columns, and lines, applying knowledge of typesetting, and enters command, using input device. Arranges pages according to aesthetic standards, layout specification of graphic designer, and by applying knowledge of layout (keylining) and computer software. Prints paper or film copies of completed material. May alter illustrations to enlarge, reduce, or clarify images. May operate stat camera to produce photostat. May operate automatic film developer to process photographs. May assemble artwork in paste-up and perform keylining manually.

 Keeps official records and executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with other officials. Prepares memorandums outlining and explaining administrative procedures and policies to supervisory workers. Plans meetings. Directs preparation of records, such as notices, minutes, and resolutions of directors meetings. Acts as custodian of documents and records. Helps to direct the preparation and filing of legal documents to conform with statutes. Depending on organization, works in line of staff capacity.

Designs art and copy layouts for material to be presented by visual communications media such as books, magazines, newspapers, television, and packaging. Studies illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of material, product, or service. Determines the size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles, and esthetic design concepts. Draws sample of finished layout and presents samples to the Art Director for approval. Prepares notes for workers who assemble illustrations or rough sketches of material according to instructions of the client or supervisor. May prepare a series of drawings to illustrate the sequence and timing of story development for television production. May mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer. May produce still and animated graphic formats for on-air and taped portions of television new broadcasts, using electronic video equipment. May photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisor or client. May develop negatives and prints, using negative and print developing equipment, tools and work aids to produce layout photographs for client supervisor. May key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client.

Assists in the preparation of legal documents. Helps gather evidence in cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal details in preparation for trial. Assists in the preparation of legal briefs. Helps develop a strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for the presentation of the case. Files briefs with the court clerk. Assists in the interpretation of laws, rulings, and regulations. May confer with colleagues with specialty in the area of the lawsuit to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings. May advise in the settlement of labor disputes. May serve as arbitrators and provide alternative methods of dispute. 

Researches market conditions in local, regional, or national area to determine potential sales of product or service. Establishes research methodology and designs format for data gathering, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires. Examines and analyzes statistical data to forecast future marketing trends. Gathers data and analyzes prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. Collects data on customer preferences and buying habits. Prepares reports and graphic illustrations of findings.

Researches occupations and analyzes and integrates data to develop and devise concepts of worker relationships, modifies and maintains occupations classification system, and provides government with technical occupational information necessary for utilization of work force. Confers with business, industry, government, and union officials to arrange for and develop plans for studies and surveys. Devises methods and establishes criteria for conducting studies and surveys. Researches jobs, industry and organizations concepts and techniques, and work characteristics to determine job relationships, job function and content, worker traits, and occupational trends. Prepares results of research for publication in form of books, brochures, charts, film, and manuals. Identifies the need for and develops job analysis tools, such as manuals, reporting forms, training films, and slides. Prepares management tools, such as personnel distribution reports, organization and low charts, job descriptions, tables of job relationships, and worker trait analysis. Conducts training and provides technical assistance to promote use of job analysis materials, tools, and concepts in areas of curriculum development, career planning, job restructuring, and government and employment training programs.

Collects, analyzes, and prepares occupational information to facilitate personnel, administration, and management function of organization. Consults with management to determine the type, scope, and purpose of the study. Studies current organizational occupational data and compiles distribution reports, organization and flowcharts, and other background information required for study. Observes jobs and interviews workers and supervisory personnel to determine job and worker requirements. Analyzes occupational data, such as physical, mental, and training requirements of jobs and workers and develops written summaries, such as job descriptions, job specifications, and lines of career movement. Utilizes developed occupational data to evaluate or improve methods and techniques for recruiting, selecting, promoting, evaluating, and training workers, and administration of related personnel programs. May specialize in classifying positions according to regulated personnel programs. May specialize in classifying positions according to regulated guidelines to meet job classification requirements of civil service system.

Analyzes verbal or statistical data to prepare reports and studies for use by professional workers in a variety of areas, such as science, social science, law, medicine, or politics. Searches sources, such as reference works, literature, documents, newspapers, and statistical records, to obtain data on assigned subjects. Analyzes and evaluates applicability of collected data. Prepares statistical tabulations, using a calculator or a computer. Writes reports or presents data in formats such as abstracts, bibliographies, graphs, or maps. May interview individuals to obtain data or draft correspondence to answer inquiries.

Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system. Confers with personnel of organization units involved to analyze current operations procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within the existing system. Studies existing information processing systems to evaluate effectiveness and develops new systems to improve production or workflow as required. Prepare workflow charts and diagrams to specify in detail operations to be performed by equipment and computer programs and operations to be performed by personnel in system. Plans and prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals as documentation of program development. Upgrades system and corrects errors to maintain system after implementation. May prepare time and cost estimates for completing projects.

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. Observes production, development, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. Interviews production and engineering personnel and read journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with production technologies and production methods. Reviews manufacture s and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock ups, and project 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, terminology. Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods or reproduction and binding. May maintain records and files of work and revisions. May select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. May assist in laying out material for publication. May arrange to typing, duplication, and distribution of material. May write speeches, articles, and public or employee releases.