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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
EASTERN REGION (REGION 9)
MILWAUKEE, WI
FSM 6100 – PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 00 – ZERO CODE
Supplement No.: R9 RO 6100-2004-2
Effective Date: September 16, 2004
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: FORREST L. STARKEY
Acting Deputy Regional Forester
Date Approved: 9/16/2004
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number 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 Handbook was 6180-2004-1.
New Document
R9 RO 6100-2004-2
24 Pages
Superseded Document(s)
6100-93-1
14 Pages
Digest: In order by code, summarize the main additions, revisions, or removal of direction
incorporated in this supplement.
This supplement contains the following exhibits:
1. Delegations of personnel authorities to line officers (ex. 01).
2. Criteria and Guidelines for Personnel Authorities (ex. 02).
3. Sample Delegation of Employment Authority Letter (ex. 03).
4. Sample Delegation of Classification Authority Letter (ex. 04).
5. Disciplinary and Performance Based Actions Procedures (ex. 05).
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6104 - RESPONSIBILITY
6104.1 - Line Officers
Line officers have the responsibility to ensure that management decisions take into account
personnel management considerations, objectives, and policies; that personnel offices and
programs are effectively and efficiently utilized and managed to accomplish Forest Service
programs; and that managers and supervisors have the skill and knowledge to carry out their
personnel responsibilities.
See exhibits 01- 05 for line officer responsibilities:
1. Delegations of personnel authorities to line officers (ex. 01).
6. Criteria and Guidelines for Personnel Authorities (ex. 02).
7. Sample Delegation of Employment Authority Letter (ex. 03).
8. Sample Delegation of Classification Authority Letter (ex. 04).
9. Disciplinary and Performance Based Actions Procedures (ex. 05).
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01
Delegations of Personnel Authorities
X
May redelgate to next lower orgainzational level.
O
Delegation is limited to organizational level
N
No, the authority is not delegated and may not be
exercised.
RPO Regional Personnel Officer
Delegated Authority
Reference
6130 – Employment & Status Change
1. GM/GS-14 and -15, employment authority
FSH 6109.41-DPM
including appointment, promotion, reassignment
Letter No. 981-1.
(including directed reassignments within and
between units), transfer, detail, and separation not
for cause.
a. All reassignments, transfers, separations or
Same
promotions to GM/GS-14 and GM/GS-15 research
scientist positions (those classified by panel under
the Research
Grade-Evaluation Guide or Equipment
Development Grade-Evaluation Guide), provided
the individual's current position is also a research
scientist position.
b. Reassignments of transfers from nonresearch
Same
to research scientist positions and from
nonresearch to research positions covered by
research grade evaluation
panel.
c. All other GM/GS-14 and GM-15 positions,
FSH 6109.41-DP
except Personnel Officer, GS-201-14 and –15 and
Letter No. 981-1;
Administrative Officer GS-341-14 and –15.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 335.
2. GS-1 through GS/GM-13 and all Federal Wage
FSH 6109.41-DPM
Grade employment authority including
Letter No. 981-1.
appointment, promotion, reassignment (including
directed reassignments within and between units),
transfer, detail, and separation not for cause.
3. Temporary promotions and details (NTE 120
FSH 6109.41-DPM
days).
Letter No. 981-1.
a. GM/GS-14, GM-15, existing positions.
Same
b. GS-1 through GS/GM-13 and all Federal
Same
Wage Grade.
4. Extension of details beyond 120 days up to 1
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
year (GM/GS-13 and below).
300, Subchapter 8;
DPM Letter No. 981-1,
Subchapter 4-1.
RF
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
X
RPO
O
O
X
RPO
RPO
N
O
X
RPO
O
See Exhibit 2
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
6130 – Employment & Status Change
5. Temporary limited appointments including
extensions.
Reference
RF
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
FSH 6109.41-FPM 316,
Subchapter 4, FPM
Letter 316-21 (dated
1/2/85).
6. Authority to sign personnel actions.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 277.
a. ES-1 to –6
Same.
b. GM/GS-16 to -18
Same.
c. GM/GS-1 to -15
Same.
d. All Wage Grade temporary positions, NTE 1
Same.
year.
X
N
O
X
X
N
N
RPO
RPO
N
N
O
O
7. Training agreements.
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
N
N
N
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
N
N
N
FSH 6109.41-FPM
271, Subchapter 7;
FPM Letter 300-34;
FSH 6109.41DPM 410 and 413.
8. Waiver of physical requirements.
FSH 6109.12
Section 21.3.
9. Employment extension of graduate students in
FSH 6109.41-FPM
scientific, professional, or analytic positions.
213, Appendix C;
DPM Letter 981-1;
5 CFR 213.3102(p).
10. Appointment of experts and consultants.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 304,
Subchapter 1,
Appendix A.
11. Appointment based on service in the Office of FSH 6109.41-FPM 315,
the President or on the White House Staff.
Subchapter 6; DPM
Letter No. 981-1,
Subchapter 4-1.
12. Appointment based on Legislative or Judicial
Same.
Service.
13. Exclusion from General Schedule and
5 U.S.C. 5301, 5321
approval of maximum stipends for certain student
(2)(b), 5352, DPM
employees.
Letter No. 981-1,
Subchapter 4-1.
RPO
O
Employment
Officers will sign
over the title
“Employment
Officer.” No
Employment
Officer may
approve an Action
on him/herself or
on any person who
is in direct line of
supervision above
him/her except as
provided in DPM
277.
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
6130 – Employment & Status Change
14. Reduction in Force (RIF): after approval, units
proceed under their own employment authority.
a. Reduction in force
b. Transfer of function.
c. Furlough of any length.
d. Exceptions to standard competitive areas.
15. Extension of a RIF notice period beyond 90
days.
16. Noncompetitive appointment of certain
disabled veterans.
17. Appointments of certain local physicians,
surgeons, and dentists employed under contract or
on a part-time or fee basis when appointment
through competitive examination is impractical.
18. Approval for filling shortage positions with
prison inmates on Work Release Programs.
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
Reference
RF
FSH 6109.41FPM/DPM-351;
FSM 6132.03.
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
X
N
N
N
N
RPO
N
N
N
N
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
FSH 6109.41-FPM 351,
Subchapter 6.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 315,
Subchapter 7; DPM
Letter No. 981-1;
5 CFR Rule 3.1(a)(2);
5 CFR 315.604(b).
FSH 6109.41-FPM 213,
Appendix C; 5 CFR
213.3102(x).
FSH 6109.41-FPM 306,
Subchapter 1;
5 CFR 213.3102(x).
19. Approval when hiring National Science
DPM Letter No. 981-1,
Contest
5 CFR213.012(y), FSH
Finalists as summer assistants. Appendix C-1 (y).
6109.41-FPM 213,
Appendix C-1 (y).
20. Emergency-indefinite appointments in a
FSH 6109.41-FPM 230,
national emergency.
Subchapter 4;
5 CFR 230.402.
21. Overseas limited appointments.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 301,
Subchapter 2;
5 CFR 301.201.
22. Extensions beyond 1 month of emergency
FSH 6109.41-FPM 310,
appointments of family members of agency
Subchapter 2 and
personnel.
Letter 981-1;
5 CFR 310.202.
23. Conversion to career employment of indefinite FSH 6109.41-FPM 315,
or TAPER appointments.
Subchapter 7-6;
5 CFR 3304a;
5 CFR 315.703a.
24. Appointment of severely physically
FSH 6109.41-FPM 213,
handicapped or mentally retarded sons and
Appendix G;
daughters of agency personnel for summer or
5 CFR 213.3101(b).
student employment.
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
6130 – Employment & Status Change
25. Noncompetitive appointment of former Peace
Corps, VISTA and ACTION cooperative
volunteers.
Reference
E.O. 12034; E.O.
11103; Domestic
Volunteers Act of
1973; FSH 6109.41FPM/DPM-315,
Subchapter 6.
26. Schedule A, Section 213.3102(u),
FSH 6109.41-FPM 306,
Appointment of severely physically handicapped
Subchapter 4; DPM
individuals.
Letter No. 981-1,
Subchapter 4-1.
27. Assignment of excepted employees to
CS Rule 6.5; DPM
competitive positions (Sch. A & B).
Letter No. 981-1,
Subchapter 4-1.
28. Employment – IPA Agreements (appointment FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
or detail).
334.
29. TAPER appointment to Worker-Trainee
FSH 6109.41-FPMpositions, including reassignment and promotion
Letter No. 316-16;
through GS-3 and WG-4.
FSH 6109.41-DPM
316, Subchapter 2.
30. Examining authority for competitive positions.
a. For midlevel positions GS-9 through GS-12
FSH 6109.41-FPM
and GM-13 Senior level when delegated by OPM.
Letter No. 331-7 (in
Chapter 337); DPM
Letter No. 331-4.
b. For senior level positions, GM/GS-14
Same.
through –15, when delegated by OPM
c. For Forestry Aid/Technician positions
OPM/USDA Delegation
(GS-462-2/7), when delegated by OPM
Agreement, 7/22/80.
d. For all other positions.
FSH 6109.41-FPM
Letter No. 331-7;
DPM Letter No. 331-4.
31. Advance in-hiring rates based on superior
FSH 6109.41-DPM
qualifications.
Letter No. 338-9.
32. Term promotions, of up to 4 years. Beyond 4 FSH 6109.41-FPM 335,
years requires OPM approval.
Appendix A; FSH
6109.41- DPM Letter
No. 981-1, Subchapter 5-1.
33. Direct-hire examining authority for
FSH 6109.41-FPM
professional engineers, GS-5 through
Bulletin 332-79.
GS-11.
34. Term employment.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
316, Subchapter 3.
RF
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
N
N
N
X
N
O
X
RPO
O
O
N
N
X
RPO
O
N
N
N
X
N
O
X
N
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
6130 – Employment & Status Change
35. Conversion of disabled Service-connected
disability of 30 percent or more to career
or career-conditional appointment.
36. Alaska local hire program.
*Redelegated to R-10 only.
37. Directed reassignment among Regions,
Stations, Area and WO
38. Payment of travel and transportation to first
post of duty.
38. Payment of travel expenses for preemployment interviews.
39. Demonstration Project
a. Recruit and evaluate candidates for senior
level Case-by-case approval is required from the
Chief's Office. Final selection shall be made by
the Chief.
b. GS-1 through 13 and wage positions.
c. Make shortage category determinations.
d. Modify qualifications.
e. Sustain request to pass over a veteran for
temporary employment.
f. Negotiate and pay cash incentives under
Demonstration Project authorities.
g. Negotiate and pay travel and transportation to
first post of duty Demonstration Project
authorities.
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
Reference
RF
FSH 6109.41-FPM 315,
Subchapter 7-8.
X
RPO
O
16 U.S.C. 3198;
Director of
Personnel's ltr. 3/8/82.
N
N
N
N
N
N
FSH 6109.41-FPM
572, DPM Letter No.
572-1. (See para. 39
for authorities under
Demonstration Project.)
X
RPO
O
Same.
X
RPO
O
O
RPO
N
X
X
RPO
RPO
O
O
O
N
N
X
N
O
X
N
O
Federal Register
Vol. 55, page 9062,
published March 9,
1990; FSM 6134; FSH
6109.16. (Additional
references for specific
authorities under
Demonstration Project
follow:)
FSH 6109.41-FPM
337.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
332.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
332; DPM Letter No.
572-1.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 211
and 332.
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
6140 – Awards
1. $5,000 to $l0,000.
Reference
RF
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
FSH 6109.41-DPM 451;
FSM 6144.04. FSH
109.13, Chapter 30.
a. Up to $5,000 for accomplishments limited to
Same.
one Region, Station, Area, or WO Deputy Chief.
b. Up to $2,500 to Forest Supervisors for
Same.
accomplishments limited to one National Forest.
N
N
N
X
O
O
X
N
X
c. Up to $1,000 to District Rangers and Project
Same.
Leaders for accomplishments limited to one
Ranger District or Research Project.
2. Quality step increase.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 451;
FSH 6109.13, Chapter
30.
3. Spot Awards.
FSH 6109.41-DPM Letter
No. 451-11; FSH 6109.13,
Chapter 30; FSH
6509.13b,
Chapter 0700.
X
N
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
6140 – Training
1. Authority to approve training from nonGovernment sources.
FSM 6141; FSH
6109.41-FPM/DPM
410, Subchapter 3.
a. 1 year to 2 years.
Same. Waiver must
be documented
b. 240 hours to 1 year.
Same.
c. 240 hours or less.
Same.
2. Waiver of the limitation on 1 year training in 10 FSH 6109.41-FPM 410
years of employment.
Subchapter 5.
3. Waiver of less than 1 year of current,
Same.
continuous civilian service.
O
N
N
X
X
N
O
X
N
O
X
N
X
O
O
4. Waiver of repayment for failure to fulfill
service agreement.
N
N
N
N
N
N
O
N
N
5. Assignment to training outside continental
limits of the United States.
6. Acceptance of contributions, awards, or
payments in connection with training in nonGovernment facilities.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 410
Subchapter 3.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 410,
Subchapter 7.
Cash award
delegations,
including QSI’s, do
not include awards
for immediate
subordinates.
Award forms must
be certified as
technically correct
by a reviewing
official trained in
awards
requirements.
Note – RO HR will
sign SF-182’s as
Training Officer for
all non-government
college courses
training requested
by RO Staffs
Staff Directors
muse consult with
HR before
approving.
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
6140 – Training Cont.
7. Free training.
6140 - Performance Appraisal
1. Conduct non-SES performance ratings.
2. Conduct final SES performance ratings.
RF
Same.
X
X
X
FSH 6109.41-DPM 430,
Subchapter 2,
Section 4c.
5 U.S.C. 43,
Sub-chapter 11.
X
X
X
N
N
N
N
O
N
N
N
N
X
RPO
N
X
RPO
O
O
RPO
N
X
RPO
O
N
N
N
O
RPO
N
X
O
RPO
RPO
O1
N
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
6150 - Position Classification
1. GM/GS-14 and -15 positions.
FSM 6151.04
2. GM/GS-14 scientists' positions evaluated by an
Same.
evaluation panel using the Research Guide or
Equipment Development Guide.
3. New Temporary (NTE 120 days) GS/GM 14
and 15 positions and classification recertification
of existing GS/GM-14 and 15 positions when filled
on a temporary (NTE) 120 basis.
4. GS-1 through GS-13 and all Federal Wage
Same.
Grade positions.
a. Any positions that will establish a precedent
in Region 9.
5. Position equal to supervisor's grade (grade
Same.
stacking) except positions under Research Guide or
Equipment Development Guide.
6. GM-201-13 Personnel Officer.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 511,
Appendix D, Section
D-1, Item a(l).
7. Make final agency decision on job-grading
FSH 6109.15,
appeals concerning wage-grade classification
Section 17.
decisions made below the Regional or Station
level.
Note: Individuals may not classify:
FSH 6109.41-DPM 511,
Subchapter 1.
a. Their own position.
Same.
b. Position in direct line of supervision above
Same.
theirs.
6150 – Pay
1. Waive overpayment of pay (to $3,000).
FSM 6152.21.
2. Establish construction wage schedules for
FSH 6109.41-FPM-SFederal Wage System employees.
532-1, Subchapter 4.
3. Employ casual fire-fighters.
FSH 6109.11, Section
15; FSH 5109.34.
4. Withholding WGI.
FSH 6109.11, Section
14; FSH 6109.41-FPM
1
Forest Authority is limited to $500.00
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
Reference
Note: Delegated to
specific qualified
individuals who
meet the criteria in
Exhibit 2 at the
Forest Level by
letter from the
Regional Forester.
In addition to the
exceptions made by
the Chief’s Office,
a Forest-level
classifier may no
classify any
position that will
establish a
precedent for
Region 9 without
discussion with
Human Resources
in the Regional
Office.
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531.
6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
6140 – Training Cont.
5. Pay adjustment for supervisors.
Reference
RF
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
FSH 6109.41-FPM 531,
5 U.S.C. 5333.
6. Waiver of reduction of military retirement pay.
5 U.S.C. 5532;
CFR 550.603.
7. Dual employment: Pay for more than one
FSH 6109.41-FPM 550,
position for more than 40 hours a week.
Subchapter 5; FSH
6109.41-DPM Letter
No. 300-17.
8. Remote worksite commuting allowances.
6152.04b; FSH
FSM 6109.11, Section 17;
5 U.S.C. 5942;
S-990-2, Book 591,
S3.
9. Backpay.
FSM 6152.22; FSH
6109.11, Section
16.6; 6109.41-FPM
550, Subchapter 8.
10. Payment of travel and transportation to first
FSH 6109.41-DPM
post of duty.
Letter No. 572-1.
(See 6130, para. 39
for authorities under
Demonstration Project.)
11. Payment of travel expense for pre-employment
Same.
interviews.
12. Garnishment for child support and/or alimony. FSH 6109.11, Section
16.3; FSH 6109.41-DPM
581, Subchapter 1.
X
RPO
O
O
RPO
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
O
O
RPO
N
13. Garnishment for bankruptcy.
X
RPO
O
O
RPO
N
N
N
N
X
RPO
O2
FSH 6109.11, Section
16.4, FSH 6l09.41-DPM
550, Subchapter 3,
Item 3-12.
14. Indebtedness to the Government. Waiver of
FSH 6109.11, Section
minimum deduction.
16.1-16.28.
15. Recruitment and relocation bonuses and
FSH 6109.41-DPM
retention allowances for GS/GM 14-15 and ST/SL
Bulletin No. 575-1.
positions.
16. Recruitment and relocation bonuses and
FSH 6109.41-DPM
retention allowances for GS/GM 1-13 positions. Bulletin No. 575-1.
6150 - Uniforms
1. Positions designated on a Service-wide basis to
FSM 6159.03a.
own and wear, as appropriate, the Forest Service
2
See Note #11 of Washington Office Delegations.
N
Employing Office
to forward claim
direct to Office of
General Counsel
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uniform.
6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
Reference
6150 – Uniforms Cont.
2. Positions in addition to those covered in item 1.
FSM 6159.03a.
6160 – Tours of Duty and Leave
1. Establish regularly scheduled tours of overtime FSH 6109.41-DPM 550,
service.
Subchapter 1, Item
1-3.
2. Authorize and approve irregular or unscheduled
FSM 6160.42; FSH
overtime work.
6109.11, Section 21;
FSH 6109.41-DPM 550,
Subchapter 1; FSH
5109.34.
3. Establish standard tours of duty and hours per
FSH 6109.11, Chapter
day.
20; FSM 6160.3;
FSH 6109.41-DPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
4. Establish indefinite weekly tours of duty.
FSH 6109.11, Chapter
20; FSH 6109.41-DPM
610, Subchapter 1.
5. To adjust normal workweek to meet emergency
Same.
conditions.
6. Establish clock hours and days of the week for
FSH 6109.11, Chapter
part-time and intermittent workers.
20; FSH 6109.41-DPM
610, Subchapter 1.
7. To close Forest Service office or activity and
FSH 6109.11, Section
administratively release employees for up to 5
24; FSH 6109.41-FPM/
work-days because of extreme weather or other
DPM 610, Subchapter 3.
specified conditions.
8. Adjust workweek for educational purposes.
FSH 6109.11, Section
22.13; FSH 6109.41FPM/DPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
9. Establish regularly scheduled standby tours of FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
duty (standby differential).
550, Subchapter 1;
FSH 6109.41-FSPM
S-990-2, 550, Subchapter 1.
10. Establish nonstandard tours and schedules at
FSM 6160.3; FS
civilian conservation centers and nonstandard tours 6109.11, Section 22;
for other units.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
610, Subchapter 1.
11. Approve split shifts.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
610, Subchapter 1.
12. Order and approve holiday work.
FSM 6152.04; FSH
6109.11, Chapter 10;
FSH 6109.41-FPM
550, Subchapter 1
RF
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
X
X
X
X
RPO
X
X
O
X
X
RPO
X
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
X
X
X
X
X
N
X
X
RPO
O
N
N
N
X
RPO
X
X
RPO
X
X
X
X
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
6160 – Tours of Duty and Leave Cont.
13. Excused absence.
14. Leave.
15. Restoration of forfeited annual leave.
16. Establish work schedule for employees
teaching at educational institution.
17. Establish office hours.
18. Group dismissals.
19. Establish or modify alternative work
schedules.
6170 – Discipline
1. Adverse actions including termination of
probationary, term, and temporary employees, and
letters of reprimand, except furlough.
a. SES.
b. GM/GS-14 and -15.
c. Schedule A through GM/GS-13 and all wage
grade.
d. Others through GM/GS-13 and all wage
3
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
Reference
RF
FSM 6160.3; FSH
6109.11, Section 25.2;
6109.41-FPM/DPM 630,
Subchapter 11.
FSH 6160.3; FSH
6109.11, Sections 25
and 26; FSH 6109.41FPM/DPM 630.
FSH 6109.11,
Section 26.18.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
610, Subchapter 1.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 610,
Subchapter 1.
FSH 6109.11, Section
25.3; FSH 6109.41-DPM
630; Subchapter 11.
FSM 6161.04a.
X
X
X
X
X
X3
X
RPO
O
X
RPO
X
X
N
O
X
N
X
O
N
N
N
N
N
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DP
751, 752, 771;
FSM 6170.
N
N
N
Same.
X
O4
O5
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
X
O6
X7
FSH 6109.41-FPM/
DPM 315, 316, 751,
752, 771; FSM 6172.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 752.
FS limited to cases
in which the
employee does not
have appeal rights
under MSPB.
May be redelegated to Work Supervisor.
Delegation to Forest Supervisors/Staff Directors limited to individuals who have received formal ER/LMR
Training (5 days). Please be sure to follow the guidance in FSM and in Exhibit 3 of this document.
5
Delegation to Forest Supervisors/Staff Directors limited to individuals who have received formal ER/LMR
Training (5 days). Please be sure to follow the guidance in FSM and in Exhibit 3 of this document.
6
Authority is delegated to Forest Supervisors/Staff Directors to propose and decide adverse actions involving
employees through the GS-13 level and all wage grades provided they have received appropriate ER/LMR Training
and follow the guidance in FSM and in Exhibit 3 of this document.
4
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grade.
751, 752, 771
6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
6170 – Discipline Cont.
2. Furlough up to 30 days.
3. Cases referred from MSPB Special Counsel.
4. Removal/demotion for unacceptable
performance.
a. GM/GS-14 and -15
b. Others through GM/GS-13 including wage
grade.
c. Extension of 30-day notice period.
Appeals, Grievances, Complaints
1. Reconsideration of WGI withholdings.
2. Grievances.
a. Informal.
b. Formal
(1) Proposed disposition
(2) Final decision.
c. Disallow employee representatives on
grievance cases.
3. Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints
(formal).
7
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
Reference
RF
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
351; FSM 6132.03,
6132.04.
5 U.S.C. 1206, FSM
6172.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 432;
FSM 6172.
Same
Same
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
X
N
O8
N
O9
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
432.
X
O10
O11
FSH 6109.41-DPM
Bulletin 752-16,
FPM/DPM 531 and
771; FSM 6172.2.
O
N
N
X
X
X
O
N
X
N
N
O
N
N
O
N
N
N
FSH 6109.41-DPM
771; FSM 6173.
Same.
Same.
FSH 6109.41-FPM 771,
Subchapter 2.
FSH 6109.41-DPM
1613; FSM 6175.
Authority is delegated to Forest Supervisors/Staff Directors to propose and decide adverse actions involving
employees through the GS-13 level and all wage grades provided they have received appropriate ER/LMR Training
and follow the guidance in FSM and in Exhibit 3 of this document.
8
Authority is delegated to Forest Supervisors/Staff Directors to propose and decide adverse actions involving
employees through the GS-13 level and all wage grades provided they have received appropriate ER/LMR Training
and follow the guidance in FSM and in Exhibit 3 of this document.
9
Must have received appropriate training, as per Regional Office direction.
10
Authority is delegated to Forest Supervisors/Staff Directors to propose and decide adverse actions involving
employees through the GS-13 level and all wage grades provided they have received appropriate ER/LMR Training
and follow the guidance in FSM and in Exhibit 3 of this document.
11
Must have received appropriate training, as per Regional Office direction.
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6104.1 - Exhibit 01 - - Cont.
Delegated Authority
6170 – Discipline Cont.
Labor-Management Relations
Conflict of Interest / Employee Conduct
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
Reference
RF
See DR4070-711
FSH 6109.41-DPM 735;
USDA Employee
Handbook, Agriculture
Handbook No. 454,
Appendix I.
FSM 6174.
FSM 6174.
X
O
X
REA
O
N
USDA Employee Handbook, Agriculture
Handbook No. 454,
Appendix I.
4. Review and determination of conflict of interest
FSM 6174.
for employees not required to file a financial
statement.
5. Approval of financial interest, land ownerships,
FSM 6174; USDA
and outside employment.
Employee Handbook,
Agriculture Handbook
No. 454, Appendix I.
6. Use of information in teaching, lecturing, or
Same.
writing which the general public does not have
access to.
7. Teaching, lecturing, and writing all other cases.
Same.
O
REA
N
O
REA
N
O
REA
N
Regional Ethics
Advisor
O
REA
N
Regional Ethics
Advisor
O
REA
N
8. Serving as consultants or advisors.
Same.
O
REA
N
9. Review of determinations at employee's
request.
CONCERN
1. Employee Assistance Program.
Same.
O
REA
N
Regional Ethics
Advisor
Regional Ethics
Advisor
Regional Ethics
Advisor
FSH 6109.41-FPM 792;
FSM 6143.
X
RPO
O
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
732; FSM 6174.2.
X
RPO
O
FSM 6232.
N
N
N
FSH 6109.41-DPM 1613.
FSM 1450; FSM 5300;
FSM 6172; FSH 6109.41DPM 751 and FSPM 751.
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
731; FSM 6174.3.
Same.
O
O
N
RPO
N
N
X
RPO
N
1. Counseling and advisory service.
2. Statements of financial interest initial review.
3. Statement of financial interest - determination
on conflicts.
Security Program
1. Designate sensitive positions
2. Review classified material.
Investigations
1. EEO complaints (formal).
2. Employee misconduct.
Suitability Program
1. Request investigation.
Regional Ethics
Advisor (REA)
Regional Ethics
Advisor
Regional Ethics
Advisor
Delegated to same
individual as
classification
authority.
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Delegated Authority
6170 – Discipline Cont.
2. Determine suitability.
6180 - Retirement
1. Agency-filed disability.
a. GM/GS-14 and -15.
b. Others through GM/GS-13.
2. Trial.
RF
Same.
X
RPO
N
N
X
N
RPO
N
O12
X
RPO
O
N
N
N
N
N
N13
N
N
N14
X
RPO
O
N
N
N
N
N
N
X
RPO
X
X
RPO
X
X
RPO
X
5 CFR 831.1203;
FSH 6109.41-FPM/DPM
S-830-1, and FPM 339.
Same.
Same.
FSH 6109.41-DPM 831;
FSM 6182.04.
a. Create program
b. Approve agreements.
3. Mandatory retirement for age (firefighting and FSH 6109.41-FPM S-830law enforcement personnel) - (5 U.S.C. 8336(c)
1.
and 8412(d)).
4. Exceptions to the maximum entry age for
FSH 6109.12, Chapter 40.
primary positions.
5. Coverage of positions under 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)
5 CFR 831.907; FSH
(CSRS).
6109.12, Chapter 40.
6. Coverage of position under 5 U.S.C. 8412(d)
5 CFR 842.803;
(FERS).
FSH 6109.41-DPM
511; FSH 6109.12,
Chapter 41.
7. Coverage under 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) and 8412(d)
Same.
of employees in approved positions.
8. Coverage under 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) of employees
Same.
not in approved positions.
9. Coverage under 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) of employees
Same.
not in approved positions.
10. Office of Worker's Compensation Programs
FSH 6109.41-DPM 810;
(OWCP). Submission of forms direct to OWCP.
FSM 6181.1; FSH
6109.12, Chapter 30.
6444 - Government-Sponsored Child Care
Facilities
Authorization to provide space for childcare
FSM 6444
facilities.
6700 - Safety and Health Program
1. Safety investigations.15
FSM 6700; FSH 6709.12.
2. Approval for procurement of personal
FSM 6740.4
protective equipment.
12
Authority Delegated To
ROSD
FS Special Provisions
Reference
Forest Supervisors approve through GS-11 only.
Forest Supervisors have authority if the position matches one previously approved by OPM or USDA.
14
Forest Supervisors have authority if the position matches one previously approved by OPM or USDA.
15
Delegations vary. See reference.
13
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6104.1 – Exhibit 02
Criteria and Guidelines for Personnel Authorities
Criteria for Delegation of Employment Authority:
Forest Supervisors may exercise their employment authority only under the following
conditions:
1. Employment authority may only be delegated to incumbents for positions GS-9 and
above (see 6 below for exception) that are classified in series GS-201 or GS-341, who meet the
requirements below and who have been approved by the Regional Office – Human Resources
Director as technically competent.
2. Forest employees delegated Employment Authority other than the Forest Supervisors
must have had the training shown below.
a. Required Training
(1) Basic Personnel Management course (USDA Graduate School or USDA
correspondence course).16
(2) Basic Staffing and Placement (formal USDA Graduate School course).
(3) Interviewing or Counseling Techniques (formal or On-the-Job)
(4) At least 6 months specialized experience covering the following areas: placement,
recruitment, qualification analysis, AVUE Digital Services system, and in the
Demonstration project.
(5) One week detail to a Service Center or Human Resources in the Regional Office.
Details to include: role of the human resource specialist in employment, integrity of
the federal personnel system, authorities for employment, recruitment, qualifications
standards, merit promotion program, EEO, Summer/Seasonal employment, etc.
Employee delegated authority for employment limited to one year or less are exempt
from this requirement.
b. Suggested Training
(1) Detail to an OPM Office for purpose of understanding the role of the OPM in the
employment function.
16
All Human Resources trainees serving Eastern Region units must complete these courses. An employee who has
a delegated employment authority and exercised that authority satisfactorily does not have to requalify upon
reassignment to another unit.
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(2) X-118-C Training (USDA Graduate School course)
Through this training and experience, the recipient must have demonstrated the knowledge
learned. This knowledge may be evaluated through on-site reviews, paper work reviews of
personnel action by the Regional Office or Service Center, or other devices.
3. Re-delegations under this authority must be in writing (Exhibit A) to a specific
individual certified as technically competent by the Regional Office Human Resources Director.
4. Employment Authority will be exercised in accordance with the policies, procedures,
and limitations contained in the Forest Service Manual, Department Personnel Manual, Code of
Federal Regulations and other appropriate manuals and directives.
5. Any proposed delegation to employees in positions below GS-9 requires prior
approval of the Regional Forester.
This delegation is limited to Employment Authority of one year or less. To be eligible
for this delegation, an individual must be a GS-5 or above and have had the following training:
a. Basic Personnel Management course (USDA Graduate School or USDA
correspondence course).17
b. At least 6 months specialized experience covering the phases of staffing work.
Documentation of satisfactorily meeting these requirements must be done and
approved by the Regional Human Resources Director before delegation is made.
Criteria for Delegation of Position Classification Authority:
1. The Regional Office Human Resources Director certifies that the candidate has
adequately demonstrated the appropriate skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSA) to successfully
exercise classification authority. In making this determination, the following criteria will be
considered:
a. The employee must be a GS-9 or higher in a 2-grade interval.
b. The employee must have received training in:
(1) Forest Service programs, policies, and organization, and
(2) The principles, policies, and techniques of personnel management, position
management, and position classification. This should include the basic two-week
17
One full year of specialized experience may be substituted.
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training course in position classification and management or equivalent (USDA
Graduate School).
c. The employee must have performed classification work (that is, preparing and
documenting analysis of organizations and of individual positions), which provided
experience in applying classification principles, policies, and standards to positions in
a variety of occupations.
d. In addition to training and experience required, the candidates must demonstrate
knowledge and ability to responsibly redeem authority. This will be determined by
evaluation of classification work performed during training. The determination of
proficiency shall be made by an experienced classification delegate, either by on-site
work with the candidate, by post-audit or the candidate’s classification, work and/or a
detail to the Regional Office or an R9 Service Center.
2. The Forest or Prairie Supervisor and/or the Service Center Director recommends that
the employee be delegated classification authority when satisfied with the employee’s training,
development, and work performance.
3. The Regional Forester delegates the authority when satisfied that the individual
possess the appropriate technical and professional skills.
a. The delegation of authority must be in writing, to a specific individual, and cannot
be redelegated. See Exhibit B for an example.
b. A copy must be filed in the employee’s Official Personnel Folder.
An employee who has been delegated classification authority and exercised that authority
satisfactorily does not have to re-qualify upon reassignment to another Region 9 unit.
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6104.1 - Exhibit 03
Sample Delegation of Employment Authority Letter
File Code:
Route To:
Subject:
To:
1230
6100
Date:
Delegation of Employment Authority
“Name & Title”
Employment authority is delegated as follows:
1.
Nature of Delegation – Employment Officer
2.
Jurisdictional Area – Eastern Region “National Forest Name”
3.
Position Coverage – All general schedule positions through GS - ____ and all Wage positions.
4.
Basics for qualifying (please check appropriate spaces)
Basic Federal Personnel Procedures Course (USDA Graduate School
or USDA Correspondence)
One year specialized experience – substituted for Basic Federal
Personnel Procedures Course above.
Interviewing or counseling techniques (OJT or formal)
At least 6 months specialized experience covering the following areas:
Recruitment
Qualification Analysis
One week detail to a Service Center for the Eastern Region or the
Regional Office Human Resources Staff.
Other (specify)
(Name)
is qualified in all of the above items and employment authority will be exercised in accordance with
the policies, procedures, and limitations contained in FSM 6127.11, and other applicable Forest Service, Department
and OPM Guidance governing appointments, promotions, reassignments, separations, and other personnel actions.
This delegation of authority remains in effect until rescinded in writing or employee leaves present position.
Recommended by:
Forest Supervisor / Service Center Director
Date
Director of Human Resources
Date
Regional Forester
Date
Recommended by:
Approved by:
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6104.1 - Exhibit 04
Sample Delegation of Classification Authority Letter
1230
6100
File Code:
Route To:
Date:
Delegation of Classification Authority
Subject:
“Name & Title”
To:
You are hereby-delegated position classification authority. The limits of the delegation are as follows:
1.
Jurisdictional Area – Eastern Region “National Forest Name”
2.
Extent of Authority:
A. Positions covered:
I. All GS positions GS-13 and below.
II. All WG, WL, and WS positions.
B. Positions not covered:
I. GS positions above GS-13.
II. Clerical and administrative positions GS-8 above on Ranger Districts.
III. Unprecedented positions
3.
This delegation remains in effect until rescinded in writing or you leave this position.
You qualify for this delegation by satisfactorily meeting all the criteria established by the Region 9 FSM 6104.1
supplement as certified by the Regional Human Resources Director.
This authority must be exercised in accordance with the policies, regulations, procedures, and limitations contained
in the Code of Federal Regulations, Department Personnel Manual, and Forest Service Manual 6127.11, 6150 as
well as Forest Service Handbook 6109.15. Other instructions will be issued as needed.
This delegation of authority remains in effect until rescinded in writing or employee leaves present position.
Recommended by:
Forest Supervisor / Service Center Director
Date
Director of Human Resources
Date
Regional Forester
Date
Recommended by:
Approved by:
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6104.1 – Exhibit 05
Disciplinary and Performance Based Actions Procedures
Authority has been delegated to Forest Supervisors/Staff Directors to take appropriate
disciplinary and performance-based action contingent upon the following procedures and
concurrences.
Forest Supervisors/Regional Office (RO) Directors are delegated the authority to issue letters of
reprimand and sign letters of proposals for disciplinary action. This delegation is also contingent
upon assistance/concurrence of the Employee Relations staff in the Regional Office and
completion of appropriate training.
The process outlined below is to be followed for taking disciplinary and performance based
actions initiated by the supervisor. Disciplinary actions taken as a result of a complaint against
an employee or Misconduct Investigations will begin at Step #4.
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
1. Employee Supervisor, Forest Supervisor or Staff Director identifies a problem
requiring disciplinary and/or remedial action.
2. Employee Supervisor, Forest Supervisor or Staff Director contacts an RO Employee
Relations Specialist for advice and guidance.
3. Employee Relations Specialist provides guidance for supervisor (e.g. counsel,
documentation and follow-up) or, if the case warrants immediate action, requests that the
supporting documentation be forwarded for review.
4. Employee Relations Specialist will assist Forest Supervisors/Staff Directors and their
subordinate staff in determining the appropriate action (e.g. proposes and action according to
law, rule, regulation and policy).
5. Employee Relations Specialist drafts the proposal letter for the Proposing Official’s
(Forest Supervisor/RO Staff Director) signature?
6. Proposing official again review case file, and signs the letter.
7. Proposing official (or designee) delivers the proposal letter to employee and obtains
receipt signature.
8. Employee has the opportunity to respond to the proposal in writing and/or orally.
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9. Employee Relations Specialist will arrange for official to hear oral response if
requested, receive and review any response, and prepare a written analysis for Deciding
Official’s (Forest Supervisor/RO Staff Director) review.
10. Deciding Official review analysis, response, and any additional evidence or
information provided, contacts Employee Relations Specialist to discuss appropriate action, and
concurs that penalty is reasonable and consistent with other similar cases in the Region.
11. Deciding Official (Forest Supervisor/RO Staff Director) with assistance from
Employee Relations Specialist will prepare a final notice of decision.
12. Deciding Official (or designee) delivers decision letter to employee.
PERFORMANCE BASED ACTIONS
1. Supervisor identifies problem(s) requiring corrective/remedial action.
2. Supervisor contacts the Employee Relations staff for advice and guidance.
3. Employee Relations Specialist provides guidance for supervisor (e.g. counsel,
documentation, and follow-up) to assure employee is afforded an informal opportunity to
improve performance deficiencies.
4. Supervisor advises employee in writing of improvement and cautions employee that
he/she must maintain performance expectations, OR supervisor provides Employee
Relations Specialist with supporting documentation to initiate a Performance
Improvement Plan (PIP) for the employee.
5. Employee Relations Specialists will work/assist supervisor to draft a PIP notification
letter (e.g. according to law, master agreement, rule, regulation, and policy)
6. Supervisor signs letter, presents to employee, and obtains receipt signature.
7. Supervisor and employee meet (at least every two weeks) during PIP period for
counseling, evaluation, and feedback. These meetings are documented in writing by the
supervisor, and a copy is provided to the employee.
8. At the end of the performance improvement period, supervisor makes a determination of
improved performance or failure to improve. Supervisor notifies employee in writing of
determination and any action that will be proposed.
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9. If performance has not improved, supervisor submits written recommendation to Forest
Supervisor/Staff Director for action.
10. Forest Supervisors. Staff Director contacts Employee Relations Specialist and forwards
case file for review.
11. Employee Relations Specialists consults with Forest Supervisor/Staff Director on
appropriate action and drafts the proposal letter for the Proposing Official’s (Forest
Supervisor or Staff Director) signature.
12. Proposing Official reviews case file again and signs the letter.
13. Supervisor delivers proposal letter to employee and obtains receipt signature.
14. Employee has the opportunity to respond to the proposal in writing and/or orally.
15. Employee Relations Specialist will arrange for official to hear oral response if requested,
receive and review any response, and prepare a written analysis for Deciding Official’s
review.
16. Deciding Official reviews analysis, response, and any additional evidence or information
provided, contact Employee Relations Specialists to discuss appropriate action, and
concurs that action is reasonable and consistent with other similar cases in the Region.
17. Employee Relations Specialists drafts decision letter for Deciding Official’s signature.
18. Deciding Official (or designee) delivers decision letter to employee.
INVESTIGATIONS
The process outlined below is to be followed when formal investigations are initiated.
Disciplinary actions taken as a result of a complaint against an employee or Misconduct
Investigation will begin at Step #4. In cases where a criminal investigation is conducted,
management cannot take ANY action until the case is released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for
agency action.
1. Alleged incident (criminal/administrative) occurs (or hotline complaint received)
2. Referred to Employee Relations staff to assign an investigator (if investigation is
warranted) or referred to R9 Law Enforcement & Investigations
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3. Employee Relations Specialist notifies Forest Supervisor or Staff Director.
4. Investigator meets with Forest representative for input/concerns regarding pending
investigation.
5. Investigation is conducted, and a Report of Investigation is prepared and sent to the
Employee Relations Staff.
6. Employee Relations Specialist reviews report and sends a copy to the Forest Supervisor.
7. Begin with Step #4 of Disciplinary Actions Process.