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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
OGDEN, UTAH
TITLE 6100 - PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
R4 Supplement No. 6100-91-1
Effective October 17, 1990
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GRAY F. REYNOLDS
Regional Forester
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Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level.
O = Delegation limited to organizational level.
Delegated Authority
Reference
RF
Authority Delegated to
DIR-PM DIR
FS
6130
Employment – includes appointment,
promotion, reassignment, transfer and
separations not for cause.
2. Temporary promotion and details
(NTE 120 days)
b. GS/GM 1-13 and all Federal
Wage Grade*
FSH 6109.41 – DPM Letter
No. 981-1.
Same.
X
X
X1
X2
*Includes authority to extend details beyond 120 days, and all selection decisions (except for details and/or
temporary promotions for Deputy Forest Supervisor positions.
3. Employnment Authority:
a. GS-12 amd GM/GS-13. See
DPM Letter No. 981-1
Supchapter 2, for positions
needing Department clearance.
FSH 6109.41 – DPM Letter
No. 981-1, FSH 6109.41-DPM
335.
O
O
b. GS-1 through GS-12 and all
Federal Wage Grade
FSH 6109.41 – DPM Letter
No. 981-1.
X
O
O
O
(Includes all permanent and temporay positions. Includes all line and staff positions. GS 1-12, including District
Rangers.*)
*NOTE: The Region will continue to operate the Ranger Skills File and issue hiring certificates from the
RO.
Note: Selection Authority:
GS/GM 1 through 13 all Federal
Wage Grade*.
X
X
X3
X3
*NOTE: Includes all permanent and temporary positions. Does not include decision for Deputy Forest
Supervisor positions.
4. Temporary limited appointments
including extensions.
GS-1 through GS-12 and all
Federal Wage Grade.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 316,
Subchapter 4, FPM Letter 316-21
(dated 1/2/85).
Same
X
O
O
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X = May redelegate to next lower organizational level.
O = Delegation limited to organizational level.
Delegated Authority
5. Aughtority to sign personnel
actions.
c. GM/GS-1 to –15*
Reference
RF
Authority Delegated to
DIR-PM DIR
FS
FSH 6109.41-DPM 277.
Same.
X
O
O2
O
*NOTE: The Deputies or the Regional Forester will retain the authority to establish new positisions in the
Regional Office and review and approve the filling of vacant positions.
d. all Wage Grade; temporary
positions, NTE 1 year.
Same.
X
O
O
O
7. Waiver of physical requirements,
except for smokejumpers.
FSH 6109.12, Seciton 21.3.
X
O
8. Employment extension of graduate
students in scientific, professional, or
analytic postions.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 213,
appendix C; DPM Letter 981-1;
5 CFR 213.3102(p).
X
O
O
O
9. Extension of details beyond 120
days up t 1 year (GM/GS-13 and
below and all Federal Wage System).
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM 300,
Subchapter 8; DPM Letter No.
981-1, Subchapter 4-1.
X
O
O
O
15. Extension of a RIF notice period
beyond 90 days.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 351,
Subchapter 6.
O
O
16. Noncompetitive appointment of
certain disabled veterans.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 351,
Subchapter 7; DPM Letter No.
981-1; 5 CFR Rule 3.1(a) (2); 5
CFR 315.604(b).
X
O
O
O
18. Apprvoal for filing shortage
positions with prison inmates on
Work-Release Programs.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 306,
Subchapter 1; 5 CFR
213.3102(x).
X
O
O
23. Conversion to career employment
of indefinite or TAPER appointments.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 315,
Subchapter 7-6; 5 CFR 3304a; 5
CFR 315.703a
X
O
O
24. Appointment of severely
physically handicapped or mentally
retarded sons and daughters of agency
personnel for summer or student
employment.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 213
Appendix G; 5 CFR
213.3101(b).
X
O
O
O
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O = Delegation limited to organizational level.
Delegated Authority
Authority Delegated to
DIR-PM DIR
FS
Reference
RF
25. Noncompetitive appointment of
former Peace Corps, VISTA and
ACTION cooperative volunteers.
E.O. 12034; E.O. 11103;
Domestic Volunteers Act of
1973; FSH 6109.41-fpm/dpm315, Subchapter 6.
X
O
O
26. 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
O
27. Assignment of except employees
to competitive positions (Sch. A & B).
CS Rule 6.5; DPM Letter No.
981-1, Subchapter 4-1
X
O
O
O
29. TAPER appointment to WorkerTrainee positions, including
reassignment and promotion through
GS-3 and WG-4.
FSH 6109.41-FPM-Letter No.
316-16; FSH 6109.41-DPM
316, Subchapter 2.
X
O
O
O
OPM/USDA Delegation
Agreement, 7/22/80.
X
O
O
O
34. Term employment.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM316,
Subchapter 3.
X
O
35. Conversion of disabled veterans
with a compensable Service-connected
disability of 30 percent or more to
career or career-conditional
appointment.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 315,
Subchapter 7-8.
30. Examining authority for
competitive positions.
c. For Forestry Aid/Technician
positions (GS-462-2/7).
O
O
O
O
6140
Awards
Up to $5,000 for accomplishments
limited to one Region.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 451, FSM
6144.04. FSH 6109.13,
Chapter 30.
X
Up to $2,500 to Forest Supervisors for
accomplishments limited to one
National Forest.
Same.
X
O
O
O3
X3
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O = Delegation limited to organizational level.
Delegated Authority
Reference
Authority Delegated to
RF
DIR-PM DIR
FS
Up to $1,000 to District rangers for
accomplishments limited to one
Ranger District.
Same.
X
O
O3
X3
Quality step increase.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 451; FSH
6109.13, Chapter 30, 31-13.
X
O
O3
O3
O
X
X
X
O
X
O
O
Training
1. Authority to approve training from
non-Government sources.
FSM 6141; FSH 6109.41FPM/DPM 410, Chapter 3.
240 hours to 1 year. *
240 hours. *
Same.
Same.
NOTE: Forest Supervisor may sign SF-182 for themselves for sessions up to 80 hours.
*Exception: All full-time management training over 60 days requires Chief’s approval.
3. Waiver of less than 1 year of
current, continuous civilian service.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 410,
Subchapter 5
X
O
FSM 6151.04.
X
O
6150
Position Classification
4. GS-1 through GS-12 and all
Federal Wage Grade positions. *
O
* Includes all permanent and temporary positioons. Includes all line and staff positions.
5. Position equal to supervisor’s
grade (grade stacking).
Authority to determine and approve
GS-1 through 12 and all Federal
Wage Grade.
FSM 6151.04
Individuals may not classify:
FSH 6109.41-DPM 511,
Subchapter 1.
a. Their own position
b. Position in direct line of
supervision above theirs.
Note: Precedent Cases
Same.
Same.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 511,
Subchapter 5, Section 5-4, Item
a.
X
O
O
O
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O = Delegation limited to organizational level.
Delegated Authority
Reference
RF
Authority Delegated to
DIR-PM DIR
FS
Pay
1. Waive overpayment of pay (to
$500)
FSM 6152.21.
X
O
O
3. Employ casual firefighters.
FSH 6109.11, Section 15, FSH
5109.34.
X
O
X
4. Withholding WGI.
FSH 6109.11, Section 14; FSH
6109.41-FPM 531.
X
O
5. Pay adjustment for supervisors.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 531, 5
U.S.C. 5333.
X
O
O
9. Backpay.
FSM 6152.22; FSH 6109.11,
Section 16.6; 6109.41-FPM
550, Subchapter 8.
X
O
O
13. Garnishment for bankruptcy.
FSH 610911, Section 16.4,
FSH 6109.41-DPM 550,
Subchapter 3, Item 3-12.
X
O
O
O
FSH 6109.41-DPM 430,
Subchapter 2, Section 2f.
X
O
O
O
1. Establish regularly scheduled tours
of overtime service.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 550,
Subchapter 1, Item 1-3
X
O
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
O
O
X
3. Establish standard tours of duty and
hours per day.
FSH 6109.11, Chapter 20;
FSM 6160.3; FSH 6109.41DPM 610, Subchapter 1.
X
O
O
X
O
O
Merit Pay
1. Review of performance ratings.
6160
Tours of Duty and Leave
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RF
Authority Delegated to
DIR-PM DIR
FS
4. Establish indefinite weekly tours of
duty.
FSH 6109.11, Chapter 20;
FSH 6109.41-DPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
X
O
O
5. To adjust normal workweek to meet
emergency conditions.
Same.
X
O
O
X
6. Establish clock hours and days of
the week for part-time and intermittent
workers.
Same.
X
O
O
X
7. To close Forest Service office or
activity and administratively release
employees for up to 5 workdays
because of extreme weather or ther
specified conditions.
FSH 6109.11, Section 24; FSH
6109.41-FPM/DPM 610,
Subchapter 3.
X
8. Adjust workweek for educational
purposes.
FSH 6109.11, Section 22.13;
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
X
O
O
O
10. Establish nonstandard tours and
schedules at civilian conservation
centers and nonstandard tours for other
units.
FSM 6160.3; FSH 6109.11,
Section 22; 6109.41-FPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
X
O
O
X
11. Approve split shifts.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
X
O
12. Order and approve holiday work.
FSM 6152.04; FSH 6109.11,
Cahpter 10; FSH 6109.41FPM 550, Subchapter 1.
X
O
O
X
13. Excused absence.
FSM 6160.3; FSH 6109.11,
Section 25.2; 6109.41PM/DPM 630, Subchapter 11.
X
O
O
X
14. Leave.
FSH 6160.3; FSH 6109.11,
Section 25 and 26; FSH
6109.41-FPM/DPM 630.
X
X
X
X
15. Restoration of forfeited annual
leave.
FSH 6109.11, Section 26.18
X
O
X
X
O
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O = Delegation limited to organizational level.
Delegated Authority
Reference
RF
Authority Delegated to
DIR-PM DIR
FS
16. Establish work schedule for
employees teaching at educational
institution.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
X
O
O
X
17. Establish office hours.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
X
O
18. Group dismissals,
FSH 6109.11, Section 25.3;
FSH 6109.41-PM 630;
Subchapter 11.
X
X
6170
Discipline
1. Adverse actions including
termination of probationary, term, and
temporary employees, and letters of
reprimand, except furlough.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DMP 315,
316, 751, 752, 771; FSM
6172.
14 days or less.
More than 14 days.
Same.
Same.
X
X
O
O
O3
O3
X3
X3
c. Schedule A through GM/GS-13
and all wage grade.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM 751,
752, 771; FSM 6170.
X
O
O
O
d. Others through GS/GS-13 and
all wage grade.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM 751,
752, 771; FSM 6172.
O
O
O3
O3
X
X
X
X
O3
O3
X3
X3
O
O
4. Removal/demotion for
unacceptable performance.
b. Others through GM/GS-13
including wage grade.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 432; FSM
6172.
Same.
(1) Proposal
(2) Decision
Appeals, Grievances, Complaints
2. Grievances.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 771; FSM
6173.
a. Agency Informal
Same.
X
O
c. Disallow employee
representatives on grievance
cases.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 771,
Subchapter 2
X
O
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O = Delegation limited to organizational level.
Delegated Authority
Reference
RF
Authority Delegated to
DIR-PM DIR
FS
Labor-Management Relations
2. Negotiation authroity.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 711,
Subchapters 3 and 4
X
3. Approve payment for travel/per
diem for union.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 711,
Personnel Letter 711-10,
5/16/84.
O
5. Authority to approve NFFE
Subordinate agreements.
Same.
X
Conflict of Interest Employee
Conduct
FSH 6109.41-DPM 735;
USDA Employee Handbook,
Agriculture Handbook No.
454, Appendix I.
1. Counseling and advisory service.
FSM 6174
X
2. Statements of financial interest
initial review.
FSM 6174.
O
4. Review and determination of
conflict of interest for employees not
required to file a financial statemsnt.
FSM 6174.
O
5. Approval of financial interest, land
ownerships, and outside employment.
FSM 6174; USDA Employee
Handbook, Agriculture
Handbook No. 454, Append I.
O
7. Teaching, lecturing, and writing all
other cases.
Same.
O
O
O
O
O
X
O
O
FSH 6109.41-FPM 792; FSM
6143.
X
O
1. Designate sensitive positions.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM 732;
FSM 6174.
X
O
O
Suitability Program
1. Request investigation.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM 731;
FSM 6174.
Same.
X
O
O
2. Determine Suitability..
Same.
X
O
O
CONCERN
1. Employee Assistance Program.
O
O
Security Program
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O = Delegation limited to organizational level.
Delegated Authority
Reference
RF
Authority Delegated to
DIR-PM DIR
FS
6180
Retirement
FSH 6109.41-FPM 831 and S831-1.
1. Agency-filed disability.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 831; FSH
6109.41-FPM/DPM S-831-1.
b. Others through GM/GS-13.
X
O
O
a. Create program
X
O
O
b. Approve agreements.
X
X
O
2. Trail.
Same.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 831; FSM
6182.04.
3. Mandatory retirement for age
(firefighter and law enforcement
personnel) – 5 U.S.C. 8336©).
FSH 6109.41-FPM S-831-1,
Subchapter S8.
X
X
O
7. Coverage under 5 U.S.C. 8336©
and 8412(d) of employees in approved
poitions.
Same.
X
X
O
10. Office of Worker’s Compensation
Programs (OWCP). Submission of
forms direct to OWCP.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 810; FSM
6181.1’ FSH 6109.12, Chapter
30.
X
O
X
FSM 6740.4
X
O
6700
Safety and Health Program
2. Approval for procurement of
personal protective equipment.
1,2
3
O
X
Authority for selection decisions can be redelegated to District Rangers and Staff Director Group Leaders for GS1 - 11 and comparable wage grade.
Authority to initiate and approve, minus employees who report directly to the Forest Supervisor, Staff Director,
Group Leader, or District Ranger.