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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
DENVER, CO
TITLE 6100 - PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
R2 Supplement No. 6100-90-1
Effective August 29, 1990
POSTING NOTICE. Supplements to this title are numbered consecutively. Post by
document name. Remove entire document and replace with this supplement.
Retain this transmittal as the first page of this document.
Document Name
6104.1, Exhibit01
Superseded New
(Number of Pages)
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Digest:
6104 - New text corresponds with amendment text located in the National
Information Center.
Establishes personnel delegations for Forest Supervisors and Directors.
GARY E. CARGILL
Regional Forester
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6104.1 - Line Officers. In the absence of a certified employment delegate, Forest
Supervisors, Deputy Forest Supervisors, or Administrative Officers must sign all
personnel actions for their Forest.
Authority to propose and take adverse action may be exercised by Forest
Supervisors when a qualified personnel officer is available. In the absence of a
certified delegate, the proposed action will be handled by the Employee Relations
Staff, Regional Office.
Delegations of authority in Region 2 are subject to:
a. Written criteria which individuals, except line officers, must meet
before exercising each of the authorities as provided in Exhibits 1, 2, 3, 4,
and 5.
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Exhibit 01
CRITERIA FOR REDELEGATION OF LIMITED EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY
Forest supervisors may redelegate their employment a;uthroity only if one of their
support staff is certified as technically capable and meets the training requirements
herein. Forest Supervisors may redelegate full or partial authority to incumbents of
positions GS-9 or above classified in Series GS-201, Administative Officers and
others. Any delegation below this level requires prior approval of the Regional
Forester.
Employees delegated limited employment authority other than the Administrative
Staff Officer shall meet the guidelines and criteria below. To the extent practicable,
training plans will be tailored to the trainee's existing skills and abilities.
1. Required Technical Training.
Source
Length
a. "Federal Personnel Procedures"
USDA Graduate Approximately 80
correspondence course or equivalent
School.
hours.
knowledge as demonstrated on the job.
b. Detail - to include the following
RO-PM.
training in personnel policies role of
the personnel management specialist
in employment, integrity of the
Federal personnel System authorities
for employment, recruitment,
qualification standards, merit
promotion system, personnel actions
and records, FEORP, special
employment programs, 113A/ Ceilings
Report.
Detail to the RO.
Length of time to
be based on
individual needs.
2. Demonstrated Technical Ability. No set length of time or number of
personnel actions. Experience should cover a sufficient variety of personnel
practices and procedures to demonstrate technical proficiency to the Forest
Supervisor that the incumbent can exercise the authority.
Other than Administrative Officers, redelegations must be in writing (exhibit 5) to a
specific individual and be certified by the Director of personnel management as
having completed the required training.
The written delegation shall be signed and dated by the Forest Supervisor and a
copy sent to the Regional Office, personnel Management. A copy of the delegation
should be filed in the delegate's official personnel folder.
Delegations to Administrative Officers are included in the position description as
follows:
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In the temporary absence of a Forest Personnel management Specialist with
limited employment authority for initial appointment or internal placement
actions for GS-13 and below. Exercise of this authority is subject to postaudit review by Personnel Management in the REgional Office. All actions
initiated under this authority must be in accordance with applicable
regulations and requirements of the Forest Service, Department and Office of
Personnel Management.
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Exhibit 2
CRITERIA FOR DELEGATION OF CLASSIFICATION AUTHORITY
Forest Supervisors may exercise their classification authority only if one of their
support staff is certified as technically capable and meets the training requirements
herein. Forest Supervisors may redelegate full or partial authority to incumbents of
positions GS-9 or above classified in series GS-201, Administrative Officers and
others. Any delegation below this level requires prior approval of the Regional
Forester.
Employees delegated classification authority other than the Administrative Staff
Officer shall meet the guidelines and criteria below. To the extent practicable,
training plans will be tailored to trainee's existing skills and abilities.
Personnel Management.
1. Required Technical Training.
Source
Length
a. Basic position Classification and
position management.
OPM or other
agency
3-5 days
b. Resident Classification Training
RO-PM
Detail to the RO.
Length of time to
be based on
individual needs.
2. Demonstrated Technical Ability. No set length of time or number of
positions. Experience should cover a sufficient number of positions or other
classification work to demonstrate technical proficiency to the Forest Supervisor
that the incumbent can exercise the authority.
Redelegations must be in writing to a specific individual, and be certified by the
Director of Personnel Management as having completed the required training. The
written delegation shall be signed and dated by the Forest Supervisor with a copy
sent to Regional Office, Personnel Management. A copy of the delegation should be
filed in the delegate's Official Personnel Folder.
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Exhibit 3
CRITERIA FOR DELEGATION OF ADVERSE ACTION AUTHORITY
Forest Supervisors may exercise their adverse action authority only if one of their
support staff is certified as technically capable and meets the training requirements
herein. Forest Supervisors may redelegate full or partial authority to incumbents of
positions GS-11 or above classified in series GS-201, and 341. Any delegation
below this level requires prior approval of the Regional Forester.
Employees delegated cadverse action authority shall meet the following guidelines
and criteria below. To the extent practicable, training plans will be tailored to
trainee's existing skills and abilities.
1. Required Technical Training.
Adverse Actions course
Source
Length
RO-PM
2 days
The following courses are highly recommended, but not required:
Basic Employee relations
OPM
5 days
Adverse and Conduct-Based action
OPM
3 days
Representing Management Before
MSPB
OPM
5 days
2. Demonstrated Technical Ability. No set length of time or number of actions.
Experience should cover a sufficient variety of related personnel practices and
procedures to demonstrate technical proficiency to the Forest Supervisor that the
incumbent can exercise the authority.
Redelegations must be in writing (exhibit 5) to a specific individual, and be certified
by the Director of Personnel Management as having completed the required
training. The written delegation shall be signed and dated by the Forest Supervisor
with a copy sent to Regional Office, Personnel Management. A copy of the
delegation should be filed in the delegate's Official Personnel Folder.
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Exhibit 4
CRITERIA FOR DELEGATION OF LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS (LMR)
AUTHORITY
Forest Supervisors may participate in negotiation of labor management agreements
only if one of their support staff is certified as technically capable and meets the
training requirements herein. Delegates of this authority shall meet the
requirements of FSM 6171, and the guidelines and cirteria below. To the extent
practicable, training plans will be tailored to trainee's existing skills and abilities.
1. Required Technical Training.
Labor Management Relations in R-2
Source
Length
RO-PM
2 days
The following courses are highly recommended, but not required:
Basic labor Relations or
NISC Correspondence course
OPM or other
agency
5 days
Resolving Grievances under a Labor
Agreement
OPM or other
agenc;y
2-3 days
Workshop on Unfair Labor practices
OPM or other
agency
2-3 days
2. Demonstrated Technical Ability. Redelegations must be in writing (exhibit
5) to a specific individual, and be certified by the Director of Personnel Management
as having completed the required training. The written delegation shall be signed
and dated by the Forest Supervisor with a copy sent to Regional Office, Personnel
Management. A copy of the delegation should be filed in the delegate's Official
Personnel Folder.
3. Negotiation Team Membership. One team member mu;st be an experienced
LMP negotiator, one team member must be a supervisor in the ;unit who is familiar
with on-the-ground working conditions, and one team member will be an R.O. LMP
specialist.
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Exhibit 5
1230 Delegations of Aughtoiry (PM)
Delegation of Authority
Sidney Green, personnel Management Specialist, GS-201-11
Delegation of authority is granted as follows:
1. Nature of Delegation (Indicate Appropriate Items):
a.
Employment
Limited alternate for all positions
through GS-13 and all Wage positions,
subject to prior approval required in
DPM 277.
b.
Classification
Limited alternate for positions through
GS-12 and all Wage posiitons, subject
to prior approval required in FSM
6104, R-2 Supplement.
c.
Adverse Action
Limited alternate for positions as
specified in FSM 6104, R-2
supplement.
d.
Labor Management
Limited alternate as a negotiating
team member for positions in the
bargaining unit.
2. Jurisdictional Area: Rio Grande national Forest.
3. General Provisions
Authority will be exercised in accordance with policies, procedures and
limitations contained in the Federal personnel Manual, Department Personnel
manual, Forest Service supplements to the Federal personnel manual, Forest
Service Manual and otehr applicable instructions.
4. Cancellation of Authority
Delegation of authority is to incumbent named and for jurisdictional area
specified. This authority is automaticallycancelled when incu;bent leaves the
jurisdictional area.
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5. Certification
Sidney Green has completed the training required for delegated authority
specified in FSM 6104, R-2 Supplement and demonstrated technical ability to
exercise the authority.
Director of Personnel Management
Date
Approved, Forest Supervisor
Date
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
DRF
Other
Forest
Delegated Authority
Reference
Dir., PM Dirs.
Supvrs.
6130
Employment
1. Temporary Promotion and
details; GM/GS-14, -15,
existing positions. (NTE 120
days)
FSH 6109.41-DPM Letter
No. 981-1
O
2. GS-12 and GM/GS-13. See FSH 6109.41-DPM Letter
DPM Letter No. 981-1,
No. 981-1, FSH 6109.41Subchapter 2, for positions
DPM 335.
needing Department clearance.
O
3. GS-1 throught FS-12 and all FSH 6109.41-DPM Letter
Federal Wage Grade.
No. 981-1
X
O
4. Temporary limited
appointments including
extensions.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 316,
Suybchapter 4, FPM Letter
316-21 (dated 1/2/85).
X
O
6. Authority to sign personnel
actions.
a. GM/GS-16 to -18
b. GM/GS-1 to -15
c. All Wage Grade
temporary positions, NTE 1
year.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 277.
Same.
Same.
Same.
O
X
X
O
O
5. Training agreements.
FSH 6109.41-FPM
271, Subchapter 7 and FPM
Letter No. 300-34; FSH
6109.41-DPM 410 and 413.
X
7. Waiver of physical
requirements
FSH 6109.12, Section 21.3
X
O
O
O
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
8. Employment extension of
FSH 6109.41-FPM 213,
graduate students in scientific, appendix C; DPM Letter
professional, or analytic
981-1; 5 CFR 2113.3102(p).
positions.
X
O
9. Extension of details beyond FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
120 days up to 1 years (GM.GS- 300, Subchapter 8; DPM
13 and below).
Letter No. 981-1,
Subchapter 4-1.
X
O
10. Appointment based on
service in the Office of the
president or on the White
House Staff.
X
O
11. Appointment based on
Same.
Legislative or Judicial Service.
X
O
12. Extension of a RIF notice
period beyond 90 days.
X
O
13. Noncompetitive
FSH 6109.41-FPM 315,
appointment of certain disabled Subchapter 7; DPM Letter
veterans.
No. 981-1; 5CFR Rle
3.1(a)(2); 5 CFR 315.604(b).
X
O
14. Appointment of certain
FSH 6109.41-FPM 213,
local physicians, surgeons, and Appendix C; 5 CFR
dentists employed under
213.3102(x).
contract or on a part-tome or
fee basis when appointment
through competitive
examination is impractical.
X
O
15. Approval for filling
shortage postions with prison
inmates on Work-Release
Programs.
X
O
FSH 6109.41-FPM 315,
Subchapter 6; DPM Letter
No. 981-1, Subchapter 4-1.
FSh 6109.41-FPM 351,
Subchapter 6.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 306,
Subchapter 1; 5 CFR
213.3102(x).
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
16. Approval when hiring
DPM Letter No. 981-1, 5
National Science contest
CFR 213.012(y), FSH
Finalists as summer assistants. 6109.41-FPM 213,
Appendix C-1 (y).
X
O
17. Emergency-idefinite
appointments in a national
emergency.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 230,
Subchapter 4; 5 CFR
230.402.
X
O
18. Overseas limited
appointments.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 301,
Subchapter 2; 5 CFR
301.201.
O
19. Extensions beyond 1
FSH 6109.41-FPM 310,
month of emergency
Subchapter 2 and Letter
appointments of family
981-1; 5 CFR 310.202.
members of agency personnel.
O
20. Conversion to career
employment of indefinite or
TAPER appoinments.
X
O
21. Appointment of severely
FSH 6109.41-FPM 213
physically handicapped or
Appendix G; 5 CFR
mentally retarded sons and
213.3101(b).
daughters of agency personnel
for summer or student
employment.
X
O
22. Noncompetitive
appointment of former Peace
Corps, VISTA and ACTION
cooperative volunteers.
E.O. 12034; E.O. 11103;
Domestic Volunteers Act of
1973; FSH 6109.41FPM/DPM-315, Subchapter
6.
X
O
23. Schedule A. Section
213.3102(u), Appointment of
severely physically
handicapped individuals.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 306,
Subchapter 4; DPM Letter
No. 981-1; subchapter 4-1.
X
O
FSH 6109.41-FPM 315,
Subchapter 7-6; 5 CFR
3304a; 5 CFR 315.703a.
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
24. Assignment of excepted
employees to competitive
positions (Sch. A & B).
CS Rule 6.5; DPM Letter
No. 981-1, Subchapter 4-1.
X
O
25. TAPER appointement to
Worker-Trainee posiitons,
including reassignment and
promotion through GS-3 and
WG-4.
FSH 6109.41-FPM Letter
No. 316-16; FSH 6109.41DPM 316, Subchapter 2.
X
O
FSH 6109.41-FPM Letter
No 331-7 (in Chapter 337);
DPM Letter No. 331-4.
X
O
26. Examining authority for
competitive positions.
a. For midlevel positions
GS-9 through GS-12 when
delegated by OPM.
b. For senior level positions, Same.
GM/GS-14 through -15.
O
c. For Forestry
Aid/Technician positions
(GS-462-2/7)
OPM/USDA Delegation
Agreement, 7/22/80.
X
O
FSH 6109.41-DPM Letter
No. 300-34
X
O
28. Term promotions, of up to FSH 6109.41-FPM 335,
4 years. Beyond 4 years
Appendix A; FSH 6109.41requires OPM approval
DPM Letter No 981-1,
Subchapter 5-1.
X
O
29. Direct-hire examining
FSH 6109.41-FPM Bulletin
authority for professional
332-79.
engineers, GS-5 throught GS11
X
O
30. Term employment.
X
O
27. Advance in-hiring rates
based on superior
qualifications.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
316, Subchapter 3.
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
31. Conversion of disabled
FSH 6109.41-FPM 315,
veterans with a compensable Subchapter 7-8.
Service-connected disability of
30 percent or more to career or
career-conditional appntmnts.
X
O
6140
Awards 1/
Up to $5,000 for accomplishments limited to one Region
FSH 6109.41-DPM 451,
FSM 6144.04. FSH
6109.13, Chapter 30.
O
Up to $1,500 to all other
Same.
Directors for accomplishments
limited to one Region.
X
Up to $1,500 to Forest Super- Same.
visors for accomplishments
limited to one National Forest.
X
O
Up to $1,000 to District
Same.
Rangers for accomplishments
limited to one Ranger District.
X
X
Quality step increase.
X
FSH 6109.41-DPM 451;
FSH 6109.13, Ch. 30, 31-13.
O
O
X
Training
1. Authority to approve
FSM 6141; FSH 6109.41training from non-Government FPM/DPM 410, Subchapter
sources, and to waive
3,5.
repayment.
1 year to 2 years
Same. Waiver must be
documented
O
240 hours to 1 year.
Same.
X
240 hours.
Same.
X
O
O
X
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
2. Waiver of less than 1 year of Same.
current, continuous civilian
service.
X
3. Acceptance of contributions, FSH 6109.41-DPM 410,
awards, or payments in
Subchapter 7.
connection with training in
non-Government facilities.
O
4. Free training.
Sam.e
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
Performance Appraisal
Conduct non-SES performance FSH 6109.41-DPM 430,
ratings.
Subchapter 2, Section 4c.
6150
Position Classification
1. GM/GS-14 scientists'
FSM 6151.04
positions evaluated by an
evaluation panel using the
Research Guide or Equipment
Development Guide.
O
2. GM/GS-13.
Same.
O
3. GS-1 through GS-12 and all Same.
Federal Wage Grade positions.
X
O
4. Position equal to
supervisor's grade (grade
stacking) except positions
under Research Guide or
Equip. Development Guide.
X
O
Same.
5. Make final agency decision FSH 5109.15, Section 17.
on job-grading appeals
concerning wage-grade
classification decisions made
below the Regional level.
O
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
Pay
1. Waive overpayment of pay FSM 6152.21, AR 696.6.
(to $500).
X
2. Establish constrcution wage FSH 6109.41-FPM S-532-1,
schedules for Federal Wage
Subchapter 4.
System employees.
O
3. Employ casual firefighters. FSH 6109.11, Section 15;
FSH 5109.34.
X
4. Withholding WGI.
FSH 6109.11, Section 14;
FSH 6109.41-FPM 531.
X
5. pay adjustment for
supervisors.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 531, 5
U.S.C. 5333.
X
6. Waiver of reduction of
military retirement pay.
5 U.S.C. 5532; CFR 550.603
O
7. Backpay.
FSM 6152.22; FSH 6109.11,
Seciton 16.6; 6109.41-FPM
550, Subchapter 8.
X
O
8. Garnishment fo rankruptcy. FSH 6109.11, Section 16.4,
FSH 6109.41-DPM 550,
Subchapter 3, Item 3-12.
X
O
9. Indebtness to the
Govenment. Waiver of
minimum deduction.
O
FSH 6109.11, Section 16.116.28.
Merit Pay
Review of performance ratings. FSH 6109.41-DPM 430,
Subchapter 2, Section 2f.
O
O
X
O
O
O
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
6160
Tour of Duty and Leave
1. Establish regularly
scheduled tours of overtime
service.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 550,
Subchapter 1, Item 1-3.
X
O
X
2. Authorize and approve
irregular or unscheduled
overtime work.
FSM 6160.42; FSH 6109.11,
Section 21; FSH 6109.41DPM 550, Subchapter 1;
FSH 5109.34.
X
X
X
3. Establish standard tours of FSH 6109.11, Chapter 20;
duty and hours per day.
FSM 6160.3; FSH 6109.41DPM 610, Subchapter 1.
X
X
X
Establish indefinite weekly
tours of duty.
X
FSH 6109.11, Chapter 20;
FSH 6109.41-DPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
O
5. To adjust normal workweek Same.
to meet emergency conditions.
X
O
X
6. Establish clock hours and Same.
days of the week for part-time
and intermittent workers.
X
X
X
7. To close Forest Service office FSH 6109.11, Seciton 24;
or activity and administrativelyFsh 6109.41-FPM/DPM
release employees for up to 5 610, Subchapter 3.
work days because of extreme
weather or other specified
conditions.
X
8. Adjust workweek for
educational purposes.
X
FSH 6109.11, SEciton
22.13; FSH 6109.41FPM/DPM 610, Subchapter
1.
X
X
X
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
9. Establish nonstandard
tours and schedules at civilian
conservation centers and
nonstandard tours for other
units.
FSM 6160.2; FSH 6109.11,
Section 22; FSH 6109.41FPM/DPM 610, Subchapter
1.
X
O
X
10. Approve split shifts.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
610, Subchapter 1.
X
O
X
11. Order and approve holiday FSH 6152.04; FSH 6109.11,
works.
Chapter 10; FSH 6109.41FPM 550, Subchapter 1.
X
O
X
12. Excused absence.
FSM 6160.3; FSH 6109.11,
Section 25.2; 6109.41FPM/DPM 630, Subchapter
11.
X
O
X
13. Leave.
FHM 6160.3; FSH 6109.11,
SECTION 25 and 26; FSH
6109.41-FPM/DPM 630.
X
X
X
14. Restroation of forfeited
annual leave.
FSH 6109.11, Section 26.18.
X
15. Establish work schedule
for employees teaching at
educational institution.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
610, Subchapter 1.
X
16. Establish office hours.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
X
O
17. Group dismissals.
FSH 6109.11, Section 25.3;
Fsh 6109.41-DPM 630,
Subchapter 11.
X
X
18. Establish or modify
alternative work schedules.
FSM 6161.04a.
O
O
X
X
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
6170
Discipline
1. Adverse actions including
termination of probationary,
term, and employees, and
letters of reprimand, except
furlough.
a. All through GM/GS-13
and all wage grade.
2. Removal/demotion for
unacceptable performance.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
315, 316, 751, 752, 771;
FSM 6172.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
751, 752, 771; FSM 6170.
X
O 2/
FSH 6109.41-FPM 432;
FSM 6172.
a. Through GM/GS-13
including wage grade.
Same.
O
b. Extension of 30-day
notice period.
FSH 6109.42-FPM 752,
DPM 432.
O
1. Reconsideration of WGI
withholdings.
FSH 6109.41-DPM Bulletin
752-16, FPM/DPM 531 and
771; FSM 6172.2.
O
2. Grievances.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 771;
FSM 6173.
Appeals, Grievances,
Complaints
a. Informal
b. Formal
Same.
Same.
(1) Proposed disposition.
c. Disallow employee
FSH 6109.41-FPM 771,
representatives on grievance Subchapter 2.
cases.
X
O
X
O
X
O
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
Labor-Management Relations
1. Unit determination.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 711,
Subchapter 2.
O
2. Negotiation authority.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 771,
Subchapters 3 & 4.
X
3. Approve payment for
travel/per diem for union.
FSh 6109.17-DPM 711,
Personnel letter 711-10,
5/16/8.
O
4. Authority to approve NFFE FSH 6109.41-DPM 711,
Subordinate agreements.
Subchapter 3.
X
Conflict of Interest
Employee Conduct
FSH 6109.41-DPM 735;
USDA Employee Handbook,
Ag. Handbook No. 44,
Appendix I.
1. Counseling and advisory
service.
FSH 6174.
X
2. Statements of financial
interest initial review.
FSH 6174.
O
3. Review and determination FSH 6174.
of conflict of interest for
employees not required to file a
financial statements.
O
4. Approval of financial
FS 6174,; USDA Employee
interest, land ownerships, and Handbook, Ag. handbook
outside employment..
No. 454, Appendix I.
X
5. use of information in
Same.
teaching, lecturing, or writing
which the general public does
not have access to.
O
O 3/
O
O
X
O
O
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
6. Teaching, lecturing, and
writing all other cases.
Same.
X
O
O
X
O
O
CONCERN
Employee Assistance Program. FSH 6109.41-FPM 792;
FSM 6143.
Security Program
Designate sensitive positions.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
732; FSM 6174.
X
Employee misconduct.
FSM 1450, FSM 5300.
O
Suitability Program
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
731; FSM 6174.
O
1. Request investigation.
2. Determine suitability.
Same.
Same.
X
X
O
Investigations
O
O
6180
X
Retirement
FSH 6109.41-FPM 831 and
S-831-1.
1. Certificates.
FSH 6109.12, Chapter 40.
Less than 30 years of Federal
Service.
Same.
2. Agency-filed disability.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
831 and S-831-1.
Others through GM/GS-13.
Same.
X
O
X
O
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01--Continued
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level
O = Delegation limited to organizational level
Authority Delegated To
All
Other
DRF
Forest
Dirs.
Dir., PM
Supvrs.
Delegated Authority
Reference
3. Trail.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 831;
FSM 6182.04.
a. Create program
X
O
b. Approve agreements
X
O
4. Mandatory retirement for
age (firefighting and law
enforcement personnel)
5 U.S.C. 8336(c)).
FSH 6109.41-FPM S-831-1,
Subchapter S8.
X
O
5. Coverage under 5 U.S.C.
8336(c) anf 8412(d) or
employees in approved
positions.
5 CFR 842.803; FSH
6109.41-DPM 511; FSH
6109.12, Chapter 40.
X
O
X
X
6. Office of Worker's
FSH 6109.41-DPM 810;
Compensation programs
FSM 6181.1; FSH 6109.12,
(OWCP). Submission of forms Chapter 30.
direct to OWCP.
Safety and Health Program
1. Safety investigations.
FSM 6700; FSH 6709.12,
Chapter 30.
2. Approval for procurement of FSM 6740.4.
personal protective equipment.
Delegations Vary.
See reference.
X
X
1/ Supervisors may not approve awards for their immediate subordinates. Such
awards are approved one level higher. Awards for Employees reporting to Forest
Supervisor or RO Directors will be approved by the Regional Forester.
The average amount of awards for 1-grade interval employees (clerical, technical,
wage grade) processed by the R.O. is $450. The average amount for 2-gradeinterval
employees (adminstrative, professional) is $750. These amounts shouldbe used as a
guideline in achieving uniform treatment of employees on a Regional basis.
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2/ Authority will be redelegated on a Forest-by Forest basis when ER expertise
is present and anticipated volume of actions is sufficient to maintain
expertise.
3/ Must have a Regional representative qualified in LMR at all major
negotiations and allow for Chief's representative as an observer at all
AFGE/NAGE.
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Exhibit 1
CRITERIA FOR REDELEGATION OF LIMITED EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY
Forest Supervisors may redelegate their employment authority only if one of their
support staff is certified as technically capable and meets the training requirements
herein. Forest Supervisors may redelegate full or partial authority to incumbents of
positions GS-9 or above classified in Series GS-201, Administrative Officers and
others. Any delegation below this level requires prior approval of the Regional
Forester.
Employees delegated limited employment authority other than the Administrative
Staff Officer shall meet the guidelines and criteria below. To the extent practicable,
training plans will be tailored to the trainee's existing skills and abilities.
1. Required Technical Training
Source
a. "Federal Personnel procedures" correspondence course or
equivalent knowledge as demonstrated
on the job.
b. Detail - to include the
RO.
following training in personnel
time
policies role of the personnel
management specialist in employneeds.
ment, integrity of the Federal
Personnel System authorities for
employment, recruitment, qualification standards, merit promotion system, personnel actions
and records, FEORP, special
employment programs, 113A/
Ceilings Report.
Length
USDA Graduate Approximately 80
School
hours
RO-PM
Detail to the
Length
of
to be based on
individual
2. Demonstrated Technical Ability
No set length of time or number of personnel actions. Experience should cover a
sufficient variety of personnel practices and procedures to demonstrate technical
proficiency to the Forest Supervisor that the incumbent can exercise the authority.
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Other than Administrative Officers, redelegations must be in writing (exhibit 5) to a
specific individual and be certified by the Director of Personnel Management as
having completed the required training.
The written delegation shall be signed and dated by the Forest Supervisor and a
copy sent to the Regional Office, Personnel Management. A copy of the delegation
should be filed in the delegate's official personnel folder.
3
Delegations to Administrative Officers are included in the position description as
follows:
In the temporary absence of a Forest Personnel Management Specialist
with limited employment authority, the incumbent exercises limited
employment authority for initial appointment or internal placement actions
for GS-13 and below. Exercise of this authority is subject to post-audit
review by Personnel Management in the Regional Office. All actions
initiated under this authority must be in accordance with applicable
regulations and requirements of the Forest Service, Department and Office
of Personnel Management.
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Exhibit 2
CRITERIA FOR DELEGATION OF CLASSIFICATION AUTHORITY
Forest Supervisors may exercise their classification authority only if one of their
support staff is certified as technically capable and meets the training requirements
herein. Forest Supervisors may redelegate full or partial authority to incumbents of
positions GS-9 or above classified in series GS-201, Administrative Officers and
others. Any delegation below this level requires prior approval of the Regional
Forester.
Employees delegated classification authority other than the Administrative Staff Officer shall meet the guidelines and criteria below. To the extent
practicable, training plans will be tailored to trainee's existing skills and abilities.
1.Required Technical Training
a. Basic Position Classification and position
management
b. Resident Classification
Training
time to
Source
Length
OPM or other
agency
3-5 days
RO-PM
Detail to RO.
Length
of
be based on
individual needs.
2.
Demonstrated Technical Ability
No set length of time or numbers of positions. Experience should cover a sufficient
number of positions or other classification work to demonstrate technical proficiency
to the Forest Supervisor that the incumbent can exercise the authority.
Redelegations must be in writing to a specific individual, and be certified by the
Director of Personnel Management as having completed the required training. The
written delegation shall be signed and dated by the Forest Supervisor with a copy
sent to Regional Office, Personnel Management. A copy of the delegation should be
filed in the delegate's Official Personnel Folder.
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Exhibit 3
CRITERIA FOR DELEGATION OF ADVERSE ACTION AUTHORITY
Forest Supervisors may exercise their adverse action authority only if one of their
support staff is certified as technically capable and meet
the training requirements herein. Forest Supervisors may redelegate full and
partial authority to incumbents of positions GS-11 or above classified in Series GS201, and 341. Any delegation below this level requires prior approval of the
Regional Forester.
Employees delegated adverse action authority shall meet the following guidelines
and criteria below. To the extent practicable, training plans will be tailored to the
trainees existing skill and abilities:
l. Required Technical Training
Adverse Actions course
Source
RO-PM
Length
2 days
The following courses are highly recommended, but not required:
Basic Employee Relations
OPM
5 days
Adverse and Conduct-Based Action
OPM
3 days
Representing Management Before MSPB
OPM
5 days
2. Demonstrated Technical Ability
No set length of time for number of actions. Experience should cover a sufficient
variety of related personnel practices and procedures to demonstrate technical
proficiency to the Forest Supervisor that the incumbent can exercise the authority.
Redelegations must be in writing (exhibit 5) to a specific individual and be certified
by the Director of Personnel Management as having completed the required
training. The written delegation shall be signed and dated by the Forest Supervisor
and a copy sent to the Regional Office, Personnel Management. A copy of the
delegation should be filed in the delegate's Official Personnel Folder.
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EXHIBIT 4
CRITERIA FOR DELEGATION OF LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS (LMR)
AUTHORITY
Forest Supervisors may participate in negotiation of labor management agreements
only if one of their support staff is certified as technically capable and meets the
training requirements herein.
Delegates of this authority shall meet the
requirements of FSM 6171, and the guidelines and criteria below. To the extent
practicable, training plans will be tailored to the trainee's existing skill and
abilities.
1. Required Technical Training
Length
Source
Labor Management Relations in R-2 RO-PM
2 days
The following courses are highly recommended, but not required:
Basic Labor Relations or
NISC Correspondence Course
OPM or
5 days
other agency
Resolving Grievances under
OPM or
2-3
Workshop on Unfair
OPM or
2-3
Labor Practices
other agency
days
a Labor Agreement
other agency
days
2. Demonstrated Technical Ability
Redelegations must be in writing (exhibit 5) to a specific individual, and certified by
the Director of Personnel Management as having completed the required training.
The written delegation shall be signed and dated by the Forest Supervisor with a
copy sent to the Regional Office, Personnel Management. A copy of the delegation
should be filed in the delegate's Official Personnel Folder.
3. Negotiation Team Membership
One team member must be an experienced LMR negotiator, one team member must
be a supervisor in the unit who is familiar with on-the-ground working conditions,
and one team member will be an R.O. LMR specialist.
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Exhibit 5
1230 Delegations of Authority (PM)
Delegation of Authority
Sidney Green, Personnel Management Specialist, GS-201--11
Delegation of authority is granted as follows:
1. Nature of Delegation (Indicate Appropriate Items):
a.
Employment
Limited alternate for all positions
through GS-13 and all Wage positions,
subject to prior approval required in
DPM 277.
b.
Classification
Limited alternate for positions
through GS-12 and all Wage positions,
subject to prior approval required
in FSM 6104, R-2 Supplement.
c.
Adverse Action
Limited alternate for positions as
specified in FSM 6104, R-2
Supplement.
d.
Labor Management Limited alternate as a negotiating
team member for positions in the
bargaining unit.
2. Jurisdictional Area: Rio Grande National Forest.
3. General Provisions
Authority will be exercised in accordance with policies,
procedures and limitations contained in the Federal Personnel
Manual, Department Personnel Manual, Forest Service supplements to the Federal Personnel Manual, Forest Service Manual
and other applicable instructions.
4. Cancellation of Authority
Delegation of authority is to incumbent named and for
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jurisdictional area specified. This authority is automatically
cancelled when incumbent leaves the jurisdictional area.
5. Certification
Sidney Green has completed the training required for delegated
authority specified in FSM 6104, R-2 Supplement and demonstrated
technical ability to exercise the authority.
Director of Personnel Management
Approved, Forest Supervisor
Date
Date