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6151.04 - Responsibility.
Classification authority for General Schedule positions through GS-11, and all Federal Wage
System positions, can be delegated to specific individuals on National Forests. (FSM 6109.1, R3 Supp.) Individuals granted classification authority must comply with the procedures and
limitations contained in chapters 511 and 532 of Federal Personnel Manual and Department
Personnel Manual (FSH 6109.41).
Certain types of positions, because of their unusual nature, can present classification problems.
The following positions should receive Regional Office pre-classification approval:
1. GS-7 and above clerical and administrative positions classifiable in Series 301, 303,
318, or 1101 (GS-318-7 level positions must be classified by the Regional Office).
2. Positions that classify above or below grade levels covered by published standards, are
controversial or establish a precedent.
3. Positions in new or emerging programs.
Any doubt as to the status of a proposed position should be referred to the Regional Office
Classification and Pay Administration Group.
6159.03 - Policy.
The complete uniform shall be worn on occasions described in 6159.02. Line Officers may
waive the requirement to wear the uniform for situations listed in 6159.03b. The uniform shall
not be worn together with civilian clothing except as allowed in 6159.15.
6159.03a – Who Is Required To Own and Wear the Uniform.
Positions listed in this supplement are required to own and wear the uniform designated to
comply with our policy of maintaining a consistency of own and use throughout the Region.
Forest Supervisors may designate in a Forest supplement to FSM 6150 other positions along with
the uniform(s) required. The designation must be consistent with uniform own and use
objectives listed in 6159.02.
Submit deviations from the Regional policy to the Regional Forester and include a justification
statement signed by the Staff Director/Forest Supervisor stating the reason for the deviation.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/31/1991
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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FSM 6100 – PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 6150 – CLASSIFICATION, PAY, UNIFORMS
Regional Office
Regional Forester
Deputy Regional Forester
Dress Field
X
X
X 1/
X 1/
Procurement and Property
Contracting Officer
Contracting Officer's Representative
X
X
Aviation and Fire Management
Director
Assistant Directors
Regional Aircraft Pilots
Regional Dispatcher
Assistant Regional Dispatcher
X
X
X
X
X
Fiscal and Public Safety
Assistant Director, Law Enforcement
Special Agent
X
X
Forest Pest Management
Director
Assistant Director
Entomologist
Pathologist
Biological Technician
X
X
X
X
X
Lands and Minerals
Land Appraiser
Land Line Location Program Manager
Geologist
X
X
X
Public Affairs Office
Director
Assistant Director
Information Receptionist
Public Information Specialist
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/31/1991
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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Human Resources
Director
Assistant Director, (CR, HRP, & S&H)
Manpower Development Specialist
Equal Employment Specialist
Safety & Health Program Manager
Management Analyst
Range Management
X
X
Dress Field
X
X
X
X
Range Management Specialist
X
Recreation Management
Director
Assistant Director
X1/
X
X
State Representative
Zone Specialist
X
ICS Positions (R-3 Mob Plan 60.61)
Zone Agent
Law Enforcement Officer
Military Liaison Officer
Transportation Planner
Communication Technician
X
X
X
X
X
National Forest Positions
Supervisor's Office
Forest Supervisor
Deputy Forest Supervisor
Forest Supervisor's Primary Staff
Receptionist
Contracting Officer
Public Information Officer
District Office
X
X
X2/
X2/
X
X
X
X
X
X
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EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/31/1991
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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Ranger
Primary Staff
Receptionist
BMA
Law Enforcement Officer
Winter Sports Person
X2/
X2/
X2/
X
X
X
X
X
X
1/ Individuals' discretion
2/ Forest Supervisor's discretion.
Unit Approving Officer. The following are authorized to approve Uniform Authorization, form
FS-6100-36.
1. Deputy Regional Foresters for Directors in their functional areas.
2. Staff Directors, their employees.
3. Forest Supervisors may delegate this authority.
6159.06 - Type of Uniform and When to Wear.
1. Forest Service Trail Shorts. May be worn with field uniform at the discretion of the
unit line officer.
2. Rain Coats. No allowance is provided, however rain coats may be worn with dress
and field uniforms.
6159.16a - Bronze Badge.
The badge, when authorized may be worn on Nomex fire shirt during fire assignment duties to
meet objectives listed in 6159.02.
The uniform nameplate may be worn with civilian clothing.
Badges for Regional Office uniformed employees are issued by Human Resources (HR) and
shall be returned to HR when terminating Regional Office employment or when the uniform is
no longer authorized.