[Federal Register: May 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 100)]
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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 6996, October 20, 1980, as
amended most recently at 70 FR 28540-28541, dated May 18, 2005) is
amended to establish the organizational structure within the
Information Technology Services Office, Office of the Chief Operating
Officer.
Section C-B Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as
follows:
Delete in its entirety the title and functional statement for the
Information Technology Services Office (CAJ9), Office of the Chief
Operating Officer (CAJ) and insert the following:
Information Technology Services Office (CAJD). (1) Develops and
coordinates CDC-wide plans, budgets, policies, and procedures for
information theology (IT) infrastructure services including: Personal
computing hardware and software, network and e-mail directories and
associated services, e-mail, customer service support, infrastructure
software, IT infrastructure security, networking, server support,
videoconferencing, mainframe, remote access, and telecommunications;
(2) provides all IT infrastructure services for CDC including
consolidated IT infrastructure support contracts; (3) provides
consulting services, technical advice, and assistance across CDC in the
effective and efficient use of IT infrastructure technologies, assets,
and services to carry out mission activities, enhance personal and
organizational productivity, and develop information systems; (4)
develops CDC's IT infrastructure architecture; (5) maintains state-of-
the-art expertise in information science and technology; (6) conducts
research and development, evaluation, and testing of new IT
infrastructure technologies to support CDC's mission; (7) manages CDC's
IT infrastructure capital investments and CDC-wide IT acquisitions of
infrastructure technologies; (8) develops and coordinates the
implementation of CDC infrastructure security programs; (9) manages and
coordinates CDC-wide IT continuity of operations and disaster recovery
facilities ensuring integrity, availability, security, and
recoverability of critical data and systems; (10) provides IT
infrastructure support services by triaging and responding to requests
for services, problem reports, and taking necessary actions; (11)
coordinates with the CDC Corporate University to identify training and
educational programs needed by staff to effectively use IT
infrastructure technologies and services; (12) conducts the IT
infrastructure program in compliance with applicable federal laws,
regulations, and policies.
Office of the Director (CAJD1). (1) Plans, directs, coordinates,
and implements activities of the Information Technology Services Office
(ITSO); (2) manages and directs CDC-wide plans and budgets for the
management of IT infrastructure products and services; (3) develops and
recommends policies and procedures relating to improved infrastructure
service and management practices throughout CDC and with the CDC IT
development community; (4) provides leadership in the implementation of
standards, policies and procedures to promote improved infrastructure
services and practices throughout CDC; (5) coordinates, manages and
administers CDC-wide infrastructure services to include: Personal
computing hardware and software, network and e-mail directories and
associated services, e-mail, customer service support, infrastructure
software, IT infrastructure security, networking, server support,
videoconferencing, mainframe, remote access, and telecommunications;
(6) maintains state-of-the-art expertise in information science and
technology to promote the efficient and effective conduct of the CDC
mission; (7) directs the CDC-wide Infrastructure Global Activities
Program responsible for providing infrastructure and telecommunications
support services to CDC international sites.
Operations Branch (CAJDB). (1) Plans, directs, and evaluates
activities of the Operations Branch; (2) plans and coordinates the
selection, development, management, promotion, training, and support of
the CDC-wide Mainframe Data Center, Mid-Tier Data Center, and the
campus-based Designated Server Sites (DSS); (3) provides operational
support for users of the Mid-Tier Data Center to include external
product/job acceptance and certification; (4) in coordination with the
Infrastructure Architect, develops and maintains the physical
architecture for the Data Center environments; (5) manages and
coordinates CDC-wide date resources ensuring integrity, availability,
security and recoverability for all Date Centers; (6) provides hosting
facilities for disaster recovery and continuity of operations; (7)
provides support for mainframe database tools.
Network Technology Branch (HCAJDC). (1) Plans, directs and
evaluates activities of the Network Technology Branch; (2) designs,
develops, implements, supports, and manages CDC's centralized
networking facilities including voice, data, and video communications;
(3) provides data network support services for CDC's local area network
(LANs), wide area network (WAN), and metropolitan area network (MAN)
including planning, managing, installing, diagnosing problems,
maintaining and repairing the network; (4) provides level 3 technical
support (to other ITSO technical staff for the most complex issues) for
CDC Mid- Tier Data Center and Designated Server Sites (DSS); (5)
assists in assuring maximum network reliability, availability,
performance, and serviceability through monitoring, testing, and
evaluating network architecture, implementation, and transmission
characteristics; (6) in coordination with the Infrastructure
Architecture, develops and maintains the CDC Network architecture; (7)
manages, administers, and coordinates
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CDC's Active Directory Services (ADS); (8) manages, administers, and
coordinates CDC's electronic mail and communication gateways; (9)
provides voice communications services, equipment, and support for CDC
Atlanta facilities.
Customer Services Branch (HCAJDD). (1) Plans, directs, and
evaluates activities of the Customer Services Branch; (2) plans and
coordinates the selection, development, management, promotion,
training, and support of CDC-wide Service Desk (level 1 user support
provided via phone or on line) and the campus-based Customer Services
Centers (CSC) providing level 2 personal computing support (onsite user
support for more complex issues); (3) provides operational and
technical support for the activities of the Remote/Field Staff
(Domestic and International) including level 2 helpdesk support,
microcomputer operating systems, specialized hardward/software, and
other COTS software used at international and domestic field offices;
(4) manages and directs CDC-wide IT Meeting Management Technologies
activities including voice and web conferencing services, online video
libraries, and support and maintenance of Video Teleconferencing (VTC).
Dated: April 28, 2005.
William H. Gimson,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).
[FR Doc. 05-10395 Filed 5-24-05; 8:45 am]
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