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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
COCONINO NF
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
FSM 6100 – PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 30 – EMPLOYMENT AND STATUS CHANGES
Supplement No.: 6100-2014-1
Effective Date:
October 27, 2014
Duration: Effective until superseded or removed
Approved: M. EARL STEWART
Forest Supervisor
Date Approved: 10/27/2014
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by title and calendar year.
Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this supplement. Retain this
transmittal as the first page(s) of this document. The last supplement to this title was 6130-20091 to FSM 6130.
New Document(s):
6130
3 Page
Superseded Document(s) by
Issuance Number and
Effective Date:
6130
6130-2009-1, 8/21/2009
2 Pages
Digest:
6130.4 – Updates reference to the name of the current personnel action processing system.
Provides updated direction for including the Administrative Officer in the personnel action
process.
Combines and updates steps to follow prior to creating a new position, changing an existing
position, filling an existing position, or proposing any changes to the Coconino National Forest’s
organizational chart (e.g., upgrades).
Changes direction that the Line/Staff Officer will provide required notification to the Union.
Provides that a courtesy copy of notifications will be sent to the Administrative Officer.
COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST SUPPLEMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/27/2014
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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FSM 6100 – PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 30 – EMPLOYMENT AND STATUS CHANGES
Adds statement from Article 16 of the Master Agreement between the Forest Service and
National Federation of Federal Employees.
Removes direction concerning advertisement of detail opportunities.
Makes minor grammatical and formatting changes throughout the supplement.
COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST SUPPLEMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/27/2014
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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FSM 6100 – PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 30 – EMPLOYMENT AND STATUS CHANGES
6130.4- Responsibility
When processing any action involving permanent employees, add the Administrative Officer in
the “Notification Contacts” section in the eTracker action. Follow the steps outlined below prior
to filling any permanent or term positions or proposing any changes to the Coconino National
Forest’s organizational chart (e.g., upgrades).
Creating a new position, changing an existing position, or filling an existing vacant position:
1. Provide an opportunity for Coconino Leadership Team (CLT) input (minimum 2 weeks)
on proposed new positions by sending the Coconino Request for Personnel Action Form
to the CLT describing the following:
a. If a new position is proposed, explain the reasons for needing to add to the
organization. If a modification to an existing position is proposed, explain the
reasons for wanting to modify an existing position.
b. Assess if the work can be done another way (by sharing skills with adjacent
Forests, using term position, details, contracting, etc.).
c. Address how the position will be funded (including transfer of station costs) and
impacts on existing positions.
2. Provide concerns raised by CLT members to the Forest Supervisor. If serious concerns
emerge, discussion and decision to fill, or not fill, may take place at a CLT meeting.
3. The Line/Staff Officer will provide the required notification to the Union with a courtesy
copy to the Administrative Officer. This is not required for the following existing fire
positions: Engine Captain, Assistant Engine Captain, Engine Operator, Hotshot
Superintendent, Assistant Hotshot Superintendent, Hotshot Squad Leader, and Senior
firefighter. These can be filled when they become vacant after checking with the Forest
Fire Staff to ensure funding is available for the salary and TOS.
In accordance with Article 16 of the Master Agreement between the Forest Service and National
Federation of Federal Employees:
Management recognizes the benefit to promoting from within the Bargaining Unit
whenever appropriate. Selection officials will consider the rated and ranked list of
internal applicants concurrently with external applicants.