[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR1211.1-16]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

       CHAPTER XII--CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

 

PART 1211_VOLUNTEER GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 1211.1-16  Grievance procedure for National VISTA Grant Volunteers.



    The grievance procedure for National VISTA Grant Volunteers shall be 

the same as that provided in this part with the following substitutions 

of officials:

    (a) Informal grievance procedure:

    (1) The initiation of an informal grievance for a National Grant 

VISTA, see Sec. 1211.1-10, shall normally be to the sponsor of the 

local component. If the grievance involves a matter solely within the 

control of the ACTION State Office, the volunteer may present the 

grievance to the State Director or designee in lieu of the local 

component sponsor.

    (2) If the volunteer is not satisfied with the response of the 

appropriate official (sponsor of local component, or State Director or 

designee), the volunteer may submit the grievance to the chief executive 

of the national grantee.

    (b) Formal grievance procedure:

    The Chief, VISTA Program Development Branch or designee shall 

replace the Regional Director as the official in Sec. 1211.1-11.



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            Appendix A to Part 1211--Standards for Examiners



    An examiner must meet the requirements specified in either paragraph 

(1), (2), (3), or (4) of this appendix:

    (1) Current or former federal employees now or formerly in grade GS-

12 or equivalent, or above who have:

    (a) At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience 

in administrative, managerial, professional, investigative, or technical 

work which has demonstrated the possession of:

    (i) The personal attributes essential to the effective performance 

of the duties of an Examiner, including integrity, discretion, 

reliability, objectivity, impartiality, resourcefulness, and emotional 

stability.

    (ii) A high degree of ability to:

    Identify and select appropriate sources of information; collect, 

organize, analyze, and evaluate information; and arrive at sound 

conclusions on the basis of that information;

    Analyze situations; make an objective and logical determinationn of 

the pertinent facts; evaluate the facts; and develop practicable 

recommendations or decisions on the basis of facts;

    Recognize the causes of complex problems and apply mature judgment 

in assessing the practical implications of alternative solutions to 

those problems;

    Interpret and apply regulations and other complex written material;

    Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the 

ability to prepare clear and concise written reports; and

    Deal effectively with individuals and groups, including the ability 

to gain the cooperation and confidence of others.

    (iii) A good working knowledge of:

    The relationship between volunteer administration and overall 

management concerns; and

    The principles, systems, methods, and administrative machinery for 

accomplishing the work of an organization.

    (2) Designation as an arbitrator on a panel of arbitrators 

maintained by either the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or 

the American Arbitration Association.

    (3) Current or former employment as, or current eligibility on the 

Office of Personnel Management register for Examiners

GS-935-0.

    (4) Membership in good standing in the National Academy of 

Arbitrators.



 PART 1212_VOLUNTEER AGENCIES PROCEDURES FOR NATIONAL GRANT VOLUNTEERS 

                               [RESERVED]