[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 104 (Thursday, May 30, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32404-32405]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12761]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority
This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization,
Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA) (60 FR 56605, as amended November 6, 1995; as last amended at 78
FR 16514-16515 dated March 15, 2013).
This notice reflects organizational changes in the Health Resources
and Services Administration (HRSA). Specifically, the Office of
Management (RB4) will realign the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program from
the Division of Management Services (RB43) to the Division of Human
Resources Management (RB42) and update the functional statements for
the Office of Management (RB4). These changes are to better align
functional responsibility, improve accountability and to provide better
customer service to both internal and external customers.
Chapter RB4--Office of Management
Section RB-10, Organization
Section RB-20, Functions
Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
The Office of Management (RB4) is headed by the Director, Office of
Management, who reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer, Office
of Operations (RB). The Office of Management includes the following
components:
(1) Division of Policy and Information Coordination (RB41);
(2) Division of Human Resources Management (RB42);
(3) Division of Management Services (RB43); and
(4) Division of Workforce Development (RB44).
(1) Delete the functional statement for the Office of Management
(RB4) in its entirety and replace with the following:
Office of Management (RB4)
Provides HRSA-wide leadership, program direction, and coordination
of all phases of administrative management. Specifically, the Office of
Management: (1) Provides management expertise, staff advice, and
support to the Administrator in program and policy formulation and
execution; (2) provides administrative management services including
human resources, property management, space planning, safety, physical
security, and general administrative services; (3) conducts HRSA-wide
workforce analysis studies and surveys; (4) plans, directs, and
coordinates HRSA's activities in the areas of human resources
management, including labor relations, personnel security, and
performance; (5) coordinates the development of policy and regulations;
(6) oversees the development of annual operating objectives and
coordinates HRSA work planning and appraisals; (7) directs and
coordinates the agency's organizations, functions and delegations of
authority programs; (8) administers the agency's Executive Secretariat
and committee management functions; (9) provides staff support to the
agency Chief Travel Official; (10) provides staff support to the Deputy
Ethics Counselor; and (11) directs, coordinates, and conducts workforce
development activities for the agency.
Division of Policy and Information Coordination (RB41)
(1) Advises the Administrator and other key agency officials on
cross-cutting policy issues and assists in the identification and
resolution of cross-cutting policy issues and problems; (2) establishes
and maintains tracking systems that provide HRSA-wide coordination and
clearance of policies, regulations and guidelines; (3) plans, organizes
and directs the Executive Secretariat with primary responsibility for
preparation and management of written correspondence; (4) arranges
briefings for Department officials on critical policy issues and
oversees the development of necessary briefing documents; (5)
coordinates the preparation of proposed rules and regulations relating
to HRSA programs and coordinates review and comment
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on other Department regulations and policy directives that may affect
HRSA programs; (6) oversees and coordinates the committee management
activities; and (7) coordinates the review and publication of Federal
Register Notices.
Division of Human Resources Management (RB42)
(1) Provides advice and guidance on all aspects of the HRSA human
resources management program; (2) provides the full range of human
resources operations including: Employment; staffing and recruitment;
compensation; classification; executive resources; labor and employee
relations; employee benefits; and retirement; (3) develops and
coordinates the implementation of human resources policies and
procedures for HRSA's human resources activities; (4) monitors,
evaluates, and reports on the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance
with HR laws, rules, and regulations; (5) provides advice and guidance
for the establishment or modification of organization structures,
functions, and delegations of authority; (6) manages the ethics
program; (7) administers the agency's performance management programs;
(8) manages the incentive and honor awards programs; (9) represents
HRSA in human resources matters both within and outside of the
Department; (10) oversees the commissioned corps liaison activities
including the day-to-day operations of workforce management; (11)
monitors accountability; and (12) manages the HR information
technology.
Division of Management Services (RB43)
Plans, directs, and coordinates agency administrative activities.
Specifically: (1) Provides administrative management services including
property, space planning, safety, physical security, and general
administrative services; (2) ensures implementation of statutes,
Executive Orders, and regulations related to official travel,
transportation, and relocation; (3) provides oversight for the HRSA
travel management program involving use of travel management systems,
passenger transportation, and travel charge cards; (4) provides
planning, management, and oversight of all space planning projects,
move services and furniture requirements; (5) develops space and
furniture standards and related policies; (6) provides analysis of
office space requirements required in supporting decisions relating to
the acquisition of commercial leases; (7) provides advice, counsel,
direction, and support to employees to fulfill the agency's primary
safety responsibility of providing a workplace free from recognizable
safety and health concerns; (8) manages, controls, and/or coordinates
all matters relating to mail management within HRSA, including
developing and implementing procedures for the receipt, delivery,
collection, and dispatch of mail; (9) maintains overall responsibility
for the HRSA Forms Management Program; and (10) manages the personnel
security, badging, Transhare and quality of work life programs.
Division of Workforce Development (RB44)
(1) Plans, directs, and manages HRSA-wide training programs,
intern, professional and leadership development programs, the long-term
training program, and the mentoring program; (2) develops, designs, and
implements a comprehensive strategic human resource leadership
development and career management program for all occupational series
throughout HRSA; (3) provides technical assistance in organizational
development, career management, employee development, and training; (4)
maximizes economies of scale through systematic planning and evaluation
of agency-wide training initiatives to assist HRSA employees in
achieving required competencies; (5) identifies relevant scanning/
benchmarking on workforce and career development processes, services
and products; (6) establishes policies governing major learning
initiatives and new learning activities, and works collaboratively with
other components of HRSA in planning, developing and implementing
policies related to training initiatives; (7) plans, directs, and
manages HRSA-wide training and service programs for fellowships and
internships sponsored by other partner organizations and implemented
within HRSA; (8) conducts agency-wide workforce analysis studies and
surveys; (9) develops comprehensive workforce strategies that meet the
requirements of the Office of Personnel Management and the Department
of Health and Human Services, programmatic needs of HRSA, and the
governance and management needs of HRSA leadership; and (10) evaluates
employee development practices to develop and enhance strategies to
ensure HRSA retains a cadre of public health professionals and reduces
risks associated with turnover in mission critical positions.
Section RB4-30, Delegations of Authority
All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made
to HRSA officials that were in effect immediately prior to this
reorganization, and that are consistent with this reorganization, shall
continue in effect pending further re-delegation.
This reorganization is effective upon date of signature.
Dated: May 15, 2013.
Mary K. Wakefield,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-12761 Filed 5-29-13; 8:45 am]
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