Inspector's Field Manual - Gani

Inspector's Field Manual
promptly referred to the appropriate office for action.
10. Maintains harmonious working relations with officials of foreign governments, Federal, state, and local
governments including Congressional representatives, Central Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of
Investigations, Drug Enforcement Agency, Customs, the US Attorney's Office and other agencies, as well as civic
and social organizations, concerning matters related to Inspections and other port operations, and the resolution
of mutual problems.
11. Incumbent makes recommendations as to budgetary and staffing requirements for the office and is
responsible for the administration of Service personnel policies. This include overseeing preparation of
employee appraisal reports, conduct of on-the-job training, and selection or recommendation of candidates for
formal training.
12. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies and program activities,
communicating support of these policies to subordinates, and encouraging participation in EEO activities and
training. Ensures equality in determining qualifications, selections, assignments, training, promotions, details,
discipline, and awards for employees. Cooperates in the investigation of formal and informal discrimination
complaints. Cooperates with and assists the EEO counselor in constructing a resolution to informal complaints.
Cooperates and participates in the development of EEO and Affirmative Action planning and training efforts.
III. Supervision and Guidance Received:
The incumbent receives administrative and technical supervision from the district director and deputy district
director (in some locations, the first-line supervisor may be that assistant district director for Examinations or
assistant district director for Inspections). The incumbent has final responsibility for the technical accuracy of
the functions performed under delegated authority. Review is accomplished through occasional spot inspections
of operations conducted and results achieved. Superiors periodically evaluate the incumbent's soundness of
judgment as reflected in recommendations made and actions taken, particularly in relation to emergent
situations requiring on-the-spot policy decisions or referral to higher levels of management.
IV. Other Relating Factors:
Incumbent must be thoroughly versed in all laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing Service
operations in order to adequately represent the Service and efficiently administer the Service programs in
his/her area of jurisdiction. He/she must be able to deal effectively with the public and make sound decisions in
interpreting overall Service policy and in making decisions required to meet local conditions and circumstances.