This group includes all classes of positions the duties of which are to administer, supervise, or perform work which

cannot be included in other occupational groups either because the duties are unique, or because they are complex

and come in part under various groups.

Series in this group are:

This series includes positions which involve responsibility for managing, or participating in the overall manage-ment of correctional institutions, correctional systems, or correctional programs, and positions which involve

responsibility for advising on, reviewing, and evaluating the management of such institutions, systems, or

programs. Work in this series requires knowledge of (1) penological theories, principles, and techniques and

(2) the problems, methods, and techniques of institutional management.

This series covers positions involving the correctional treatment, custody, and supervision of criminal offenders in

correctional institutions or community-based correctional treatment or rehabilitation facilities. Positions in this

series have as their paramount requirement the knowledge and application of correctional skills and techniques.

This series includes all classes of positions the duties of which are to advise on, administer, supervise, or perform

work involved in promoting and maintaining the sales of United States Savings Bonds and Stamps by originating

and developing promotional themes, ideas, and programs, by planning, organizing, and directing the work of

committees, groups, and other persons participating in the conduct of bond and stamp drives, programs, and

campaigns, and by other means.

This series includes positions which involve the management, administration, or operation of a safety and

occupational health program or performance of administrative work concerned with safety and occupational health

activities and includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of related program functions. The

primary objective of this work is the elimination or minimization of human injury and property and productivity

losses, caused by harmful contact incidents, through the design of effective management policies, programs, or

practices. Safety and occupational health management work requires application of the knowledge of: (1) the

principles, standards, and techniques of safety and occupational health management; and (2) pertinent elements of

engineering, physical science, ergonomics, psychology, industrial hygiene, physiology, sociology, and other

scientific and technological fields, which contribute to the achievement of comprehensive safety and occupational

health objectives.

This series includes positions that involve support work in accident prevention, including inspecting safety

conditions, investigating and compiling data on accidents, and providing information on safety standards and

techniques. Positions require a practical knowledge of work processes and equipment, environmental conditions,

and established safety standards, protective devices and accident prevention measures.

This series includes professional positions concerned with community planning and with developing the art and

science of planning to apply to communities such as urban or rural neighborhoods, villages, Indian reservations,

cities, counties, regions, States, or the nation. Community planning work requires knowledge of planning

concepts, principles, techniques, and practices; the social, economic, political, and physical elements involved in

human settlements; and the dynamics of change within these elements. Planners identify community needs,

resources, and problems, and assist citizens to make decisions on goals, policies, priorities, plans, programs, and

methods of implementation designed to create a physical, economic, and social environment in which the human

activities desired by the members of the community may flourish.

This series includes positions of technicians who apply practical knowledge of community planning methods and

techniques. They collect, select, compute, adjust, and process data; prepare charts, exhibits, and reports; and

perform related duties supporting professional planning work. The positions require technical rather than

professional knowledge and abilities for full performance and, therefore, do not require education and training

equivalent in scope and nature to that required for professional positions in community planning.

This series includes positions whose primary concerns are planning, advising on, and coordinating the use of land,

water and related resources to provide opportunities for the creative use of leisure time outdoors, with due regard to

protecting and enhancing the quality of the outdoor environment for the enjoyment of people. The work requires

application of knowledge of (1)pertinent aspects of economics, sociology, and other social sciences in the

assessment of demand for outdoor recreation, (2) the practices of natural resource conservation involved in the

development and coordination of programs to provide recreation resources, and (3) the techniques of area

planning.

This series includes positions the duties of which are to supervise, manage, and/or perform work in the conserva-tion

and use of Federal park resources. This involves functions such as park conservation; natural, historical, and

cultural resource management; and the development and operation of interpretive and recreational programs for

the benefit of the visiting public. Duties characteristically include assignments such as: forest and structural fire

control; protection of property from natural or visitor related depredation; dissemination to visitors of general,

historical, or scientific information; folk-art and craft demonstration; control of traffic and visitor use of facilities;

enforcement of laws and regulations; investigation of violations, complaints, trespass/encroachment, and accidents;

search and rescue missions; and management activities related to resources such as wildlife, lakeshores, seashores,

forests, historic buildings, battlefields, archeological properties, and recreation areas.

This series includes positions the duties of which involve (1) providing advice and assistance to state and local

government agencies on matters relating to the development, execution, and maintenance of adequate environmental protection plans and programs, and the development and review of related grant proposals; (2) reviewing, analyzing, and recommending modifications where necessary, of plans developed by states to implement various provisions of Federal environmental standards; (3) developing and analyzing data and preparing reports relating to the responsiveness of implementation plans for state environmental protection programs, the type and level of local and regional environmental planning, and similar activities; (4) reviewing, analyzing, and coordinating preparation of, or preparing comments on environmental impact statements; (5) developing and/or analyzing proposals for new or revised environmental protection regulations and determining their impact on air, water, and land resources; and (6) conducting studies to identify environmental problems, and performing analytical work which contributes to the effectiveness of environmental plans, programs, and methods. The work requires the exercise of discretion andindependent judgment in the application of knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of environmental planning and protection.

This series includes positions which involve performing a variety of technical support work in connection with the

operation of environmental protection programs. This work may take the form of assisting higher level environ-mental protection personnel in an area of assignment or it may involve independent performance of limited

assignments in a prescribed segment of an environmental protection program. This work requires the ability to

apply established instructions, rules, regulations, and procedures relevant to environmental protection activities.

This series covers positions that require a knowledge of the physical and psychological factors in individual and

team sports, and of the nature, purpose, and organization of recreational or competitive individual and team sports

activities. Sports specialists (1) plan, supervise, administer or carry out sports programs; (2) conduct clinics or

seminars to train coaches or officials; (3) train and develop athletes in individual or team sports; (4) plan, organize

or conduct tournaments or competitions from the intramural to the international levels; or (5) perform other

functions requiring knowledge or skill in sports.

This series includes all classes of positions the duties of which are to supervise or perform work, at a hospital or

other station, involved in planning and directing details relating to funeral and burial services of deceased persons,

including responsibility for the embalming and preparation of decedents in accordance with policies, procedures,

and public health regulations, or to administer or participate in the administration of the mortuary program of a

Federal agency.

This series includes all positions the duties of which are to advise on, administer, supervise, or perform profes-sional

work involved in a program of spiritual welfare and religious guidance for patients of Government hospitals

and homes, for inmates of Government correctional and penal or other institutions, or for persons in other

Government activities where civilian chaplain service is needed. Positions are classifiable to this series when the

nature of duties and responsibilities is such that ordination by a recognized ecclesiastical body is a basic

requirement.

This series includes classes of positions which involve nonprofessional technical work in the design, development,

testing, standardization, and improvement of clothing (including headgear, footgear, and handgear) for perfor-mance,

appearance, comfort, and economical production.

This series covers positions that involve classifying, searching, verifying, and filing fingerprints and other vestigial

prints (such as footprints or palm prints) for identifying persons. The work requires a knowledge of the methods

used in fingerprint classification and identification

This series includes positions the primary duties of which are analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or

evaluative work which has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures,

standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities,

operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or

loss. Duties involve the management, supervision, or performance of work in: (1) developing, evaluating,

maintaining, and/or operating systems, policies, devices, procedures, and methods used for safeguarding

information, property, personnel, operations, and materials; and/or (2) developing and implementing policies and

procedures for analyzing and evaluating the character, background, and history of employees, candidates for

employment, and other persons having or proposed to be granted access to classified or other sensitive information,

materials, or work sites.

This series covers positions that supervise or perform work to control and extinguish fires, rescue persons

endangered by fire, and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards. It also covers fire service positions that control

hazardous materials incidents; train personnel in fire protection and prevention; operate fire communications

equipment; develop and implement fire protection and prevention plans, procedures, and standards; and advise on

improvements to structures for better fire prevention. Positions in this series require a knowledge of firefighting

and fire prevention theory and techniques, a knowledge of fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation;

and/or the ability to plan, direct, or carry out fire protection and prevention programs and operations.

This series covers positions involving a range of law enforcement responsibilities including serving of civil writs

and criminal warrants issued by Federal courts; tracing and arresting persons wanted under court warrants; seizing

and disposing of property under court orders; safeguarding and transporting prisoners; providing for the physical

security of court facilities and personnel; providing for the physical security of jurors and key Government

witnesses and their families; preventing civil disturbances or restoring order in riot and mob violence situations;

and performing other special law enforcement duties as directed by a court order or by the Department of Justice.

These positions require ability in locating and identifying wanted persons or property, knowledge of court

procedure, basic knowledge of business records and practices, knowledge of Federal and State laws which deputies

must enforce, as well as relevant court decisions, and ability to deal with persons from all levels of society.

This series includes positions the primary duties of which are the performance or supervision of law enforcement

work in the preservation of the peace; the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes; the arrest or

apprehension of violators; and the provision of assistance to citizens in emergency situations, including the

protection of civil rights. The purpose of police work is to assure compliance with Federal, State, county, and

municipal laws and ordinances, and agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work.

This series includes positions the duties of which involve performing or supervising the safe and secure transporta-tion of sensitive nuclear materials owned or controlled by the Department of Energy. The work requires

knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, methods, techniques, and procedures governing: the operation, control, and

protection of vehicles and their cargoes; the use of tactical weapons and arrest authority; emergencies involving

health and safety of personnel, vehicles, and nuclear materials; departmental and other Federal, State, and local

security authorities; and similar knowledge involving the protection, movement, and delivery of sensitive nuclear

materials.

This series includes positions the primary duties of which are the performance or supervision of protective services

work in guarding Federally owned or leased buildings and property; protecting Government equipment and

material; and controlling access to Federal installations by employees, visitors, residents, and patients. The

purpose of security guard work is to protect and prevent loss of materials or processes which are important for

national defense, for public health or safety, or as national treasures.

This series includes positions the primary duties of which are to supervise or perform clerical and assistant tasks in

support of established security programs (e.g., personnel, physical, information, or industrial security) when such

work requires, in addition to general administrative and/or clerical skills, practical knowledge of specific security

objectives, programs, methods, and procedures, and skills in carrying out support tasks related to security

administration.

This series includes all classes of positions the duties of which are to provide or supervise nonprofessional

interpretive and guide services to visitors to parks, dams and other sites of public interest. The work involves

giving formal talks, interpreting natural and historic features, explaining engineering structures and related water

resource developments, answering questions, guiding tours, and providing miscellaneous services to visitors.

Incidental duties are performed in connection with responsibility for visitor safety and protection of historic and

scientific objects and natural or engineering features.

This series includes positions which perform professional work requiring knowledge of law as it is practiced in one

or more foreign countries; library objectives, functions, techniques, and services; and, the political, economic, and

social systems of particular foreign countries. Most positions also require the ability to translate and interpret

technical legal material from a foreign language into English and from English into a foreign language. Positions

in this series perform legal research, reference, and writing assignments requiring expert analysis and interpreta-tion of the legal systems of particular foreign countries in terms of Anglo-American law concepts; provide

definitive advice and assistance to the three branches of Government on matters associated with foreign law; and,

provide other specialized services in the acquisition, processing, and custody of foreign legal collections.

The student trainee series in each Occupational Group includes all trainee positions which involve periods of

pertinent formal education and periods of employment in a Federal agency. The education and employment must

be part of a formal student employment program. The level of education and experience completed by the student

is a major consideration in establishing the level of on-the-job training and work assignments during periods of

employment. This series definition applies to the XX99 student trainee series for each Occupational Group.

Student trainee positions should be classified to the XX99 series for the appropriate Occupational Group (GS-0099,

GS-0199, GS-1599, etc.).

All positions classified to a student trainee series should be titled Student Trainee followed by a parenthetical title

consistent with the occupational field involved; for example: Student Trainee (Personnel Management), Student

Trainee (Psychology), Student Trainee (Civil Engineering).

This group includes all classes of positions the duties of which are to advise on, administer, supervise, or perform

research or other professional and scientific work, subordinate technical work, or related clerical work in one or

more of the social sciences; in psychology; in social work; in recreational activities; or in the administration of

public welfare and insurance programs.

Series in this group are:

This series includes positions the duties of which are to advise on, administer, supervise or perform research or

other professional and scientific work in one or any combination of the social sciences when such work is not

classifiable in other series of this occupational group.

This series covers positions involving nonprofessional work of a technical, specialized, or support nature in one or

more of the social science or other occupational fields covered by this group when there is no more appropriate

series. The positions require a practical understanding of the objectives, policies, procedures, or regulatory

requirements pertaining to the work--and the ability to apply skills or knowledge of the occupation involved. The

work does not require full professional competence (or equivalent professional-level preparation) in the theories,

principles, and concepts of the field.

This series includes positions primarily concerned with administering, planning, managing, and conducting the

Federal Social Security old-age, survivors, disability, and/or health insurance programs. Included are those

positions concerned with the development, preparation, issuance, and interpretation of policies, methods, and

procedures for the conduct of such programs; and also those positions which involve representing the programs

before the general public and determining eligibility for benefits when the work requires the ability to deal

effectively with the general public. Positions in this series require a knowledge of the broad concepts and technical

provisions of the old-age, survivors, disability insurance, and/or health insurance programs established by the

Social Security Act, as amended.

This series covers positions involving the development, promotion and evaluation of unemployment insurance

programs administered under Federal-State joint arrangement. Positions in this series require a knowledge of the

history, concepts, methods, and techniques of social insurance and of the social and economic conditions under

which such programs operate.

This series includes positions that involve managing, supervising, or performing work concerned with the

administration and operation of national health insurance programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid. This

includes interpreting program requirements and formulating policies, methods, and procedures; monitoring,

reviewing, evaluating, and assessing the integrity and quality of program operations; preparing and analyzing

health care data related to the programs; and performing other related activities. Positions included in this series

primarily require knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and operational requirements of national health

insurance programs; knowledge of the interrelationships among these programs and other related Federal and State

programs; and analytical skills and abilities used in planning, developing, and evaluating the operation and delivery of these programs to the public.