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<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8">Number range CHAPTER <strong>REASON FOR THIS
POSITION</strong></td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="2"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION COVER
SHEET</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">1. NEW</td>
<td colspan="2">2. IDENTICAL ADDITION TO THE ESTABLISHED PD NUMBER</td>
<td colspan="4">3. REPLACES PD NUMBER</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"><strong>RECOMMENDED</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8">4. TITLE</td>
<td colspan="2">5. PAY PLAN</td>
<td>6. SERIES</td>
<td colspan="2">7. GRADE</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="8">8. WORKING TITLE</td>
<td colspan="5">9. INCUMBENT <em>(Optional)</em></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>OFFICIAL</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13"><p>10. TITLE</p>
<p>Statistical Assistant (Office Automation)</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><p>11.</p>
<p>PP</p></td>
<td><p>12.</p>
<p>SERIES</p></td>
<td><p>13.</p>
<p>FUNC</p></td>
<td><p>14.</p>
<p>GRADE</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>15.</p>
<p>DATE</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>16.</p>
<p>I/A</p></td>
<td colspan="5"><p>17.</p>
<p>CLASSIFIER</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td rowspan="2">GS</td>
<td rowspan="2">1531</td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2">06</td>
<td colspan="2">MONTH/DAY/YEAR</td>
<td colspan="2">YES NO</td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="2">MS</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">4/22/02</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13">18. <strong>ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE</strong>
<em>(Agency/Bureau)</em></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6">1st</td>
<td colspan="7">5th</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6">2nd</td>
<td colspan="7">6th</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6">3rd</td>
<td colspan="7">7th</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6">4th</td>
<td colspan="7">8th</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>SUPERVISOR’S CERTIFICATION</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13">I certify that this is an accurate statement of the
major duties and responsibilities of the position and its organizational
relationships and that the position is necessary to carry out Government
functions for which I am responsible. This certification is made with
the knowledge that this information is to be used for statutory purposes
relating to appointment and payment of public funds and that false or
misleading statements may continue violations of such statute or their
implementing regulations.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4">19. Supervisor’s Signature</td>
<td colspan="2">20. Date</td>
<td colspan="5">22. Second Level Supervisor’s Signature</td>
<td colspan="2">23. Date</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6">21. Supervisor’s Name and Title</td>
<td colspan="7">24. Second Level Supervisor’s Name and Title</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>FACTOR EVALUATION SYSTEM</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">FACTOR</td>
<td colspan="2">25. FLD/BMK</td>
<td>26. POINTS</td>
<td colspan="3">FACTOR</td>
<td colspan="3">25. FLD/BMK</td>
<td>26. POINTS</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">1. Knowledge Required</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">2. Supervisory Controls</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">3. Guidelines</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">4. Complexity</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">5. Scope and Effect</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12">Grade based on PCS for Statistical Assistant Series,
GS-1531 (TS-68 dtd 6/67) 28. <strong>GRADE</strong></td>
<td>28. 06</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"><strong>CLASSIFICATION CERTIFICATION</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13">I certify that this position has been classified as
required by Title 5, US Code, in conformance with standards published by
the OPM or, if no published standard applies directly, consistently with
the most applicable published standards.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10">29. Signature /S/ MARILYN STETKA</td>
<td colspan="3">30. Date 4/22/02</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="13">31. Name and Title: Marilyn Stetka, Human Resources
Specialist (Classification)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10">32. Remarks FLSA: N No known promotion potential
Standard Job#1531-06</td>
<td colspan="3">33. OPM Certification Number</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="49"><p><strong>MASTER RECORD/INDIVIDUAL POSITION
DATA</strong></p>
<p><em>THIS SIDE TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CLASSIFIER</em></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="49"><strong>A. KEY DATA</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="9">1. FUNCTION (1)</td>
<td colspan="11">2. DEPT. CD/AGCY-BUR-CD. (4)</td>
<td colspan="9">3. SON (4)</td>
<td colspan="8">4. MR. NO. (6)</td>
<td colspan="6">5. GRADE (2)</td>
<td colspan="6">6. IP NO. (8)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="7"><strong>A/C/D/I/R</strong></td>
<td colspan="11"></td>
<td colspan="9"></td>
<td colspan="8"></td>
<td colspan="6">06</td>
<td colspan="6"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="49"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="49"><strong>B. MASTER RECORD</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="4">1. PAY PLAN (2)</td>
<td colspan="8">2. OCC.SER (4)</td>
<td colspan="5">3. OCC FUNC. CD (2)</td>
<td colspan="6">4. OFF. TITLE CD (5)</td>
<td colspan="26">5. OFF. TITLE (38)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4">GS</td>
<td colspan="8">1531</td>
<td colspan="5"></td>
<td colspan="6">0001</td>
<td colspan="26">STATCL ASST</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="9">6. HQ.FLD.CD. (1)</td>
<td colspan="20">7. SUP.CD. (1)</td>
<td colspan="10">8. CLASS STD. CD. (1)</td>
<td colspan="5">9. INTERDIS. CD. (1)</td>
<td colspan="5">10. DT. CLASS (6)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="7" rowspan="2"><p>1=HQ</p>
<p>2=FLD</p></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2">8</td>
<td colspan="7" rowspan="2"><p>2=Sup. GSSG</p>
<p>4=Sup. CSRA</p>
<p>5=Mgmt. CSRA</p></td>
<td colspan="10" rowspan="2"><p>6=Leader WLGEG</p>
<p>8=All Others</p></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="9" rowspan="2"><p>X=New Std. Applied</p>
<p>Blank=NA</p></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>N=NO</p>
<p>Y=Interdis</p></td>
<td colspan="2">MO</td>
<td colspan="2">DAY</td>
<td>YEAR</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">04</td>
<td colspan="2">22</td>
<td>02</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="17">11. EARLY RET. CD. (1)</td>
<td colspan="12">12. INACT/ACT (1)</td>
<td colspan="6">13. DT. ABOL. (6)</td>
<td colspan="8">14. DT.INACT/REACT (6)</td>
<td colspan="6">15. AGCY. USE (10)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="7" rowspan="2"><p>1=Primary</p>
<p>2=Secondary</p></td>
<td colspan="8" rowspan="2"><p>3=Foreign Svc.</p>
<p>Blank=NA</p></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">A</td>
<td colspan="10" rowspan="2"><p>I=Inactive</p>
<p>A=Active</p></td>
<td>MO</td>
<td colspan="2">DAY</td>
<td colspan="3">YEAR</td>
<td colspan="3">MO</td>
<td colspan="3">DAY</td>
<td colspan="2">YEAR</td>
<td colspan="6" rowspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="49">16. INTERDIS. SER. (40)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6">(4)</td>
<td colspan="4">(4)</td>
<td colspan="6">(4)</td>
<td colspan="4">(4)</td>
<td colspan="6">(4)</td>
<td colspan="4">(4)</td>
<td colspan="5">(4)</td>
<td colspan="7">(4)</td>
<td colspan="3">(4)</td>
<td colspan="4">(4)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="5"></td>
<td colspan="7"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="49">17. INTERDIS. TITLE CD. (50)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6">(5)</td>
<td colspan="4">(5)</td>
<td colspan="6">(5)</td>
<td colspan="4">(5)</td>
<td colspan="6">(5)</td>
<td colspan="4">(5)</td>
<td colspan="5">(5)</td>
<td colspan="7">(5)</td>
<td colspan="3">(5)</td>
<td colspan="4">(5)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="5"></td>
<td colspan="7"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="49"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="49"><strong>C. INDIVIDUAL POSITION</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10">1. FLSA CD/PAY TABLE CD (1)</td>
<td colspan="10">2. FIN. DIS. REQ. (1)</td>
<td colspan="12">3. POS. SCHED. (1)</td>
<td colspan="12">4. POS. SENS. (1)</td>
<td colspan="5">5. COMP. LEV. (4)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">N</td>
<td colspan="8"><p>E=Exempt</p>
<p>N=Nonexempt</p></td>
<td colspan="3">0N</td>
<td colspan="7"><p>0=None</p>
<p>3=SF 278</p>
<p>4=OGE 450</p></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="6"><p>A=Sched A</p>
<p>B=Sched B</p>
<p>C=Sched C</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p>0=Excepted but not</p>
<p>A, B, C</p></td>
<td colspan="2">1NN</td>
<td colspan="6"><p>1=Low risk/non sensitive</p>
<p>2=Non critical sensitive</p>
<p>3=Critical sensitive</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p>4=Special sensitive</p>
<p>5=Moderate risk</p>
<p>6=High risk</p></td>
<td colspan="5">06XX</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="10">6. WK. TITLE CD. (4)</td>
<td colspan="39">7. WK TITLE (38)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10"></td>
<td colspan="39"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="28">8. ORG. STR. CD. (18)</td>
<td colspan="21">9. VAC. REV. CD. (1)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">1st</td>
<td colspan="4">2nd</td>
<td colspan="5">3rd</td>
<td colspan="3">4th</td>
<td colspan="3">5th</td>
<td colspan="3">6th</td>
<td colspan="3">7th</td>
<td colspan="4">8th</td>
<td colspan="21"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="5"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="6"><p>0=Position Action</p>
<p>No Vacancy</p>
<p>A=No Change</p></td>
<td colspan="8"><p>B=Lower Grade</p>
<p>C=Higher Grade</p></td>
<td colspan="6"><p>D=Different title and/or</p>
<p>series</p>
<p>E=New Position/New FTE</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6">10. TARGET GD. (2)</td>
<td colspan="7">11. LANG. REQ. (2)</td>
<td colspan="5">12. PROJ. DTY. IND. (1)</td>
<td colspan="10">13. DUTY STATION (9)</td>
<td colspan="3">14. BUS. CD. (4)</td>
<td colspan="8">15. DT. LST. AUDIT (6)</td>
<td colspan="5">16. PAS. IND. (1)</td>
<td colspan="5">17. DATE EST. (6)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6" rowspan="2">06</td>
<td colspan="7" rowspan="2"></td>
<td rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="2"><p>Blank=N/A</p>
<p>Y=Yes</p></td>
<td colspan="4">State (2)</td>
<td colspan="3">City(4)</td>
<td colspan="3">Cnty(3)</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2">MO</td>
<td colspan="3">DAY</td>
<td colspan="3">YEAR</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"><p>Blank=N/A</p>
<p>1=PAS</p></td>
<td colspan="2">MO</td>
<td colspan="2">DAY</td>
<td>YEAR</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2">04</td>
<td colspan="2">22</td>
<td>02</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="31">18. GD. BASIS. IND. (1)</td>
<td colspan="8">19. DT. REQ. REC. (6)</td>
<td colspan="6">20. NTE. DT. (6)</td>
<td colspan="4">21. POS. ST. BUD(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="2">N</td>
<td colspan="9" rowspan="2"><p>1=Rev. when vacant</p>
<p>2=Impact of Person</p>
<p>3=Sup./SGEG</p></td>
<td colspan="21" rowspan="2"><p>4=Sup./Program</p>
<p>5=RGEG</p>
<p>6=Policy Analysis GEG</p></td>
<td colspan="2">MO</td>
<td colspan="3">DAY</td>
<td colspan="3">YEAR</td>
<td colspan="3">MO</td>
<td>DAY</td>
<td colspan="2">YEAR</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><p>Y=Perm</p>
<p>N=Other</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="49">22. MAINT. REV./CLASS. ACT. CD.(2) (1st Digit =
Activity and 2nd Digit = Results)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="9"><p><strong>Normal Act</strong></p>
<p>1=Desk Audit</p>
<p>2=Sup. Audit</p>
<p>3=Paper Rev.</p>
<p>4=PME/Activity Rev.</p></td>
<td colspan="7"><p><strong>Maintenance Review Act</strong></p>
<p>5=Desk Audi</p>
<p>6=Sup. Audit</p>
<p>7=Paper Rev.</p>
<p>8=Panel Rev.</p></td>
<td colspan="9"><p><strong>Results</strong></p>
<p>1=No Action Req.</p>
<p>2=Minor PD Change</p>
<p>3=New PD Req.</p>
<p>4=Title Change</p></td>
<td colspan="5"><p>5=Series Change</p>
<p>6=Pos. Upgrade</p>
<p>7=Pos. Downgrade</p>
<p>8=New Pos.</p></td>
<td colspan="16">9=Other</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="8">23. DT. EMP. ASGN. (6)</td>
<td colspan="10">24. DT. ABOL. (6)</td>
<td colspan="7">25. INACT/ACT (1)</td>
<td colspan="6">26. DT. INACT/REACT (6)</td>
<td colspan="8">27. ACCTG. STAT. (4)</td>
<td colspan="6">28. INT. ASGN. SER. (4)</td>
<td colspan="4">29. AGCY. USE (8)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">MO</td>
<td colspan="3">DAY</td>
<td colspan="3">YEAR</td>
<td colspan="3">MO</td>
<td colspan="3">DAY</td>
<td colspan="4">YEAR</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">A</td>
<td colspan="5" rowspan="2"><p>1=Inact.</p>
<p>2=Act.</p></td>
<td colspan="2">MO</td>
<td colspan="2">DAY</td>
<td colspan="2">YEAR</td>
<td colspan="8" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="6" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="27">30. CLASSIFIER’S SIGNATURE</td>
<td colspan="22">31. DATE</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="27"></td>
<td colspan="22"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="49">32. REMARKS</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="49">Standard Job #1531-06</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="49">FORM AD-332 (Revised 4/86)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

**A. Major Duties**

Typical, but not all-inclusive, duties are illustrated by performance of
any combination of the following:

> Works with the commodity statisticians, the Deputy State Statistician
> and other statistical assistants in the office, in developing specific
> plans, procedures, and schedules for the conduct of surveys and the
> processing of survey data and analysis.
>
> Sets up and conducts routine recurring surveys on the agricultural
> products assigned; prepares survey materials; checks in completed
> questionnaires; reviews survey responses for accuracy; resolves survey
> and data problems; reviews and summarizes data; coordinates data
> entry; based on indications, may recommend estimates for the commodity
> statistician.
>
> Adapts general instructions to specific situations; corrects
> procedural or other operational problems; recommends remedial action
> as necessary.
>
> Completes final survey summary forms, ensuring that indications,
> estimates and comments are accurate, internally consistent and
> complete prior to submission to the Agricultural Statistics Board;
> these duties require a knowledge of coding and associate parameters.
>
> Creates, uses, and maintains numerous data bases containing both
> numeric and narrative data used in the survey process.
>
> Interviews respondents to collect data or to obtain verification or
> correct questionable data.
>
> Prepares articles and press releases for publication; prepares and
> maintains charts, graphs and maps for use in analyzing data, in
> preparing estimates and forecasts and for inclusion in reports.
>
> Maintains records, files and summaries for the unit pertaining to
> survey instructions, training materials, post-survey evaluation, etc.;
> maintains survey questionnaires and disposes of same in accordance
> with agency requirements.
>
> Updates the list sampling and area frame records following each
> survey, or forwards the information to the LSF coordinator.
>
> Assembles published and unpublished statistical data from various
> sources within and outside the office for use in preparing state
> releases and reports and in replying to special requests.
>
> Provides training for other assigned personnel, including clerical
> personnel, student assistants, and trainee level statisticians.
>
> Provides data transcription assistance during times of heavy workload.
>
> Performs other related duties as assigned.

**B. Evaluation Factors**

**1. Knowledge Required by the Position**

> Knowledge of the organizational structure of the State Statistical
> Office (SSO), its office procedures, and the overall function and
> mission of NASS.
>
> Knowledge of the agricultural subject matter.
>
> Knowledge of the terminology used in survey questionnaires, and of
> basic sampling and survey concepts, nomenclature and procedures.
>
> Knowledge of probability and non-probability concepts; ability to
> calculate percentages, ratios, sums, averages and related
> mathematical/statistical procedures.
>
> Skill in utilizing computer equipment and a variety of commercial
> software packages (e.g., WordPerfect, Harvard Graphics, Lotus 1-2-3,
> dBASE, or the equivalent); the ability to access software via the
> local area network (LAN); a qualified typist is required.
>
> Skill in recognizing differences in similar data, and the ability to
> recognize the logical relationship between sets of reported data.
>
> Knowledge of the mail maintenance system.
>
> Knowledge of restrictions on the release of data and of
> confidentiality requirements.
>
> **2. Supervisory Controls**
>
> The incumbent is under the administrative supervision of the Deputy
> State Statistician. Technical supervision is received from the Deputy
> and various commodity statisticians, as dictated by the needs of the
> project at hand. The incumbent performs most assignments
> independently, exercising considerable judgment in determining how to
> proceed. The work is not reviewed in progress; completed projects are
> reviewed for overall conformance with policy and for the fulfillment
> of program objectives.
>
> **3. Guidelines**
>
> Written guidelines are generally available, supplemented by oral
> instructions from statisticians. Among the written guidelines are
> manuals, technical instructions, and memoranda addressing procedures
> to be used in recurring assignments. Some interpretation is needed in
> applying guidelines to specific situations.
>
> **4. Complexity**
>
> The incumbent employs a wide variety of statistical techniques in
> evaluating and analyzing data; identifies and corrects errors; and
> interprets computer printouts and tapes. When analysis has been
> completed, the incumbent may prepare a recommended estimate which is
> then forwarded to the commodity statistician for approval.
>
> Many of the assigned duties are subject to strict deadlines; since one
> or more surveys may be occurring simultaneously, the incumbent must be
> adept at managing time and in establishing priorities.
>
> **5. Scope and Effect**
>
> The accurate and timely collection and analysis of data and the
> preparation of agricultural estimates are central to the NASS mission.
> The incumbent's active participation in every step of the survey
> process, from planning, through data collection and analysis, to the
> posting of final estimates, enables the incumbent to play an essential
> role.
>
> **6. Personal Contacts**
>
> Contacts are established with statisticians in the office, and, to
> some extent, with employees in other NASS offices. Outside contacts
> include survey participants, agri-business personnel, state government
> employees, and NASDA enumerators.
>
> **7. Purpose of Contacts**
>
> Contacts are for the purpose of clarifying instructions, receiving
> assignments, referring work to others, providing guidance and
> training, and exchanging information.
>
> **8. Physical Demands**
>
> The work is mainly sedentary; no special physical demands are levied.
>
> **9. Work Environment**
>
> The work is performed in an office setting.

**C.** **Other Considerations (Check if applicable)**

\[ \] Supervisory Responsibilities (EEO Statement)

\[ \] Training Activities - Career Intern, Student Career Experience
Program

\[ \] Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver\'s License Required

\[ \] Pesticide Applicators License Required

\[ \] Safety/Radiological Safety Collateral Duties

\[ \] EEO Collateral Duties

\[ \] Drug Test Required

\[ \] Vaccine(s) Required

\[ \] Financial Disclosure Required

\[ \] Special Physical Requirements/Demands

\[ \] Other:

September 24, 1996