[Federal Register: November 20, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 224)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of
Authority
Part C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of
the Department of Health and Human Services (45 FR 67772-76, dated
October 14, 1980, and corrected at 45 FR 69296, October 20, 1980, as
amended most recently at 67 FR 62474-77, dated October 2, 2002) is
amended to reorganize the Office of Management and Operations, CDC.
Section C-B, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as
follows:
Delete the functional statement for the Office of Management and
Operations (CAD) and insert the following:
(1) Provides leadership and direction on the development,
operation, and appraisal on all aspects of human resource programs and
policies; (2) designs human resource programs that support and enhance
the CDC mission; (3) provides assistance to the CIOs in building the
capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of their human resource programs
and policies; (4) provides direction for the Agency's ethics program
and alternative dispute resolution and activities; (5) carries out
facilities and real property and space management functions for CDC,
including new or expanded facilities, and a major repair and
improvement program; and (6) plans, directs, and coordinates a security
and emergency management program for CDC facilities and personnel.
Delete the functional statement for the Office of the Director
(CAD1) and insert the following:
(1) Manages, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Office
of Management and Operations (OMO); (2) provides leadership, guidance,
and evaluation of management operations, human resources management,
security management and facilities operations preformed by or on behalf
of the Centers/Institute/Offices; (3) advises and assists the Director,
CDC, and other key officials on all phases of these functions; (4)
maintains liaison with officials of the HHS on management matters; and
(5) participates in the development of CDC's goals and objectives.
Delete the functional statement for the Human Resources Management
Office (CAD3) and insert the following:
(1) Provides service, support, advice, and assistance to CDC
organizations, management, and employees in all areas of human
resources management; (2) conducts and coordinates personnel management
for CDC's civil service and Commissioned Corps personnel; (3) conducts
CDC's fellowship programs; (4) develops and issues policies and
procedures; conducts recruitment, special emphasis, staffing, position
classification, position management, pay administration, performance
management systems, employee training and development, and labor
relations programs; (5) maintains personnel records and reports, and
processes personnel actions and documents; (6) administers the Federal
life and health insurance programs; (7) administers the employee
recognition, suggestion, and incentive awards programs; (8) furnishes
advice and assistance in the processing of Office of Workers'
Compensation Program claims; (9) conducts CDC's substance abuse
programs; (10) develops, maintains, and supports information systems to
conduct personnel activities and provide timely information and
analyses of CDC personnel and staffing to CDC management and employees;
(11) maintains liaison with the Department of Health and Human Services
and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (USOPM) in the area of
human resources management; and (12) administers the National
Performance Review and Human Resources initiatives to meet current and
future requirements.
Delete the functional statement for the Technical Services Section
(CAD357) and insert the following:
(1) Provides central personnel services and assistance in the area
of employee benefits, personnel action processing, data quality
control/assessment, and files/records management; (2) serves as liaison
between CDC and the HHS payroll office resolving discrepancies with pay
and leave; (3) administers the leave donor program and processes time
and attendance amendments; (4) provides policy guidance and technical
advice and assistance on retirement, the Thrift Savings Plan, health/
life insurance, and savings bonds; (5) codes and finalizes all
personnel actions in the automated
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personnel data system; (6) assists with new employee orientation; (7)
establishes and maintains the official personnel files system and
administers personnel records storage and disposal program; (8)
responds to employment verification inquiries; and (9) provides
assistance in the implementation of the HHS Plan for a Drug Free
Workplace.
After the Human Resources Management Office (CAD3), insert the
following:
Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness (CAD4). (1) Plans,
directs, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive protection and
security program that requires the development of protection and
security criteria to eliminate or control protection and security
vulnerabilities encountered in the construction, operations, and
maintenance of CDC's research laboratories, administration and support
facilities, and the physical plant; (2) is responsible for all security
and protection programs including education, training, technical
assistance, physical security, identification badges, personnel
security to include background/NACI checks, security clearances,
adjudications, as well as door locks and card readers, parking and
traffic control, vehicle inspections, clearing delivery vehicles,
directly respond to emergency services personnel; (3) implements
Federal and Departmental regulations and establishes CDC policies and
procedures in the area of security, emergency management preparedness,
and protection; (4) as the focal point for the receipt and transmittal
of classified documents, clearances, and provides security briefing and
debriefing for persons holding security clearances, and destroys
outdated classified documents; (5) maintains liaison with
international, national, State, and local law enforcement, emergency
management agencies, and other institutions that are in geographic
proximity to CDC facilities; (6) develops, implements and maintains an
agency wide and comprehensive internal Emergency Management and
Continuity of Operations Plans, this includes (but is not limited to)
updates, training, testing and management of the system; (7) plans,
conducts and coordinates programs to protect life, property, and the
environment in the event of fire, explosions, hazardous materials and
natural disasters; and (8) works closely with the Information Resources
Management Office in the interrelationships between physical,
personnel, and information security programs and critical
infrastructure protection.
Dated: October 29, 2002.
Julie Louise Gerberding,
Director.
[FR Doc. 02-29414 Filed 11-19-02; 8:45 am]
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