Individual Occupational Requirements for
GS-1854: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Inspection Series
The text below is extracted verbatim from
Section IV-B of the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards
for General Schedule Positions (p.IV-B-244), but contains minor edits
to conform to web-page requirements.
Use these individual occupational requirements in conjunction with
the "Group Coverage Qualification Standard for
Administrative and Management Positions."
Experience that demonstrated knowledge of at least
one of the following areas:
- Federal laws and regulations regarding the production, processing, storage, distribution,
and tax system of distilled spirits, wine, beer, alcohol products, and the manufacture,
distribution, and transfer of firearms and explosives.
- Equipment, operations, records, and processes at distilled spirits plants, wineries,
breweries, tobacco factories and used in the firearms and explosives manufacture and
distribution trade.
- Principles and practices of accounting or auditing (less than full professional knowledge).
- Inspection or investigative techniques.
In addition to the knowledge described above, applicants must have demonstrated ability in all of the
following areas:
- Ability to recognize situations where tax revenue may be endangered;
- Ability to solve problems and devise techniques for accomplishing work objectives where few
precedents or guidelines are available;
- Ability to deal with others with poise, tact, and good judgment; and
- Ability to organize information and communicate it orally and in writing.
The above knowledge and abilities may have been gained in government or private enterprise work as
an inspector, examiner, investigator, or similar position responsible for functions such as:
- Ensuring compliance with Federal, State, or other laws and regulations dealing with the
regulation of industries.
- Ensuring the payment of taxes.
- Examining the internal operations and controls of businesses.
- Examination of premises, equipment, operations; audit and analysis of records; interviews
with management and other personnel; and preparation of reports and recommendations.
For positions at grades GS-11 and above, a significant portion of the applicant's inspection or
investigative work experience must have been directly related to distilled spirits, wine, beer, tobacco
products, firearms, and explosives.
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