[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 220 (Tuesday, November 14, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68144-68150]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-29023]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Statement of Organizations, 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 65 FR 58775, dated October 2, 2000) is amended 
to (1) restructure the functions and activities of the Office of 
Program Support; (2) retitle the Office of Program Support as the 
Office of Program Services; (3) establish the Financial Management 
Office with a direct organizational reporting relationship to the 
Office of the Director, CDC; (4) establish the Office of Management and 
Operations; and (5) revise the Order of Succession for the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention.
    The Office of Program Support, retitled as the Office of Program 
Services, is being restructured to focus its mission on the program 
service components and functions of the Information Resources 
Management Office, the Management Analysis and Services Office, and the 
Procurement and Grants Office. The Office of Management and Operations 
is being established to provide centralized services for human resource 
management, facilities-related functions, and special initiatives. As a 
result, the following organizational changes will occur:
    I. Establish the Office of Management and Operations (CAD).
    II. Delete the following components and functions from the Office 
of Program Support (CA5) and transfer them, in their entirety, to the 
Office of Management and Operations (CAD): Physical Security Activity 
(CA5A2), Real Property and Space Management Activity (CA5A3), 
Facilities Engineering Office (CA52), Design and Construction 
Management Office (CA55), Facilities Planning and Project Management 
Office (CA56), and Human Resources Management Office (CA57).
    III. Delete the Financial Management Office (CA53) as a component 
of the Office of Program Support (CA5) and establish it as a Staff 
Office with a direct reporting relationship to the Office of the 
Director, CDC (CA).
    IV. Retitle the Office of Program Support (CA5) as the Office of 
Program Services (CA5).
    Section C-B, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as 
follows:
    Delete the title and functional statement for the Office of Program 
Support (CA5) and insert the following:
    Office of Program Services (CA5). (1) Assists and advises in the 
development, coordination, direction, and assessment of program 
services and related management activities throughout the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, and assures consideration of the 
implications of such in program decisions; (2) conducts CDC's 
activities in the area of management analysis, studies, and services; 
information technologies and systems; grants management, procurement 
and materiel management; publications management; library and 
legislative reference services; and other delegated authorities as may 
be assigned; (3) manages the planning, evaluation, and adoption of 
innovations and technologies in these areas; (4) directly and/or 
through the individual staff offices of the Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention, provides leadership, guidance, and evaluation of 
administrative management services performed for or by Centers, 
Offices, and other components of the CDC; (5) maintains liaison with 
officials of the Department of Health and Human Services on management 
matters; and (6) participates in the development of CDC's goals and 
objectives.
    Delete the functional statement for the Office of the Director 
(CA5A) and insert the following:
    (1) Manages, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Office 
of Program Services (OPS); (2) provides the CDC Deputy Director for 
Program Management and other key officials leadership, guidance, and 
evaluation of program service and information technology management 
services performed for or by Centers/Institute/Offices; (3) maintains 
liaison with officials of HHS on program service and information 
management matters; and (4) participates in the development of CDC's 
goals and objectives.
    After the functional statement for the Office of the Director 
(CAB1), Office of Global Health (CAB), insert the following:
    Financial Management Office (CAC). (1) Provides leadership and 
coordination in the development and administration of CDC's financial 
management policies; (2) develops budget submissions for CDC; (3) 
collaborates with CDC's Office of Program Planning and Evaluation in 
the development and implementation of long-range program and financing 
plans; (4) participates in budget reviews and hearings; (5) manages 
CDC's system of internal budgetary planning and control of funds; (6) 
develops and implements CDC-wide budgetary, accounting, and fiscal 
systems and procedures; (7) conducts CDC-wide manpower management 
(including productivity measurement) activities; provides accounting 
and auditing services; (8) prepares financial reports; (10) serves as 
the focal point for domestic and international travel policy, 
procedures and interpretation; (11) provides legislation reference 
services; (12) plans, directs, and conducts internal quality assurance 
reviews; (13) analyzes data and makes recommendations to assure 
effective safeguards are in place to prevent fraud, waste and abuse; 
(14) assists in identifying or conducting special financial management 
training programs; and (15) maintains liaison with the Office of the 
Secretary, Department of Health and Human

[[Page 68145]]

Services, and other Government organizations on financial management 
matters.
    Office of the Director (CAC1). (1) Provides leadership and guidance 
in all areas of financial management; (2) serves as a CDC witness in 
budget hearings before Committees of Congress, Office of Management and 
Budget, and Department of Health and Human Services; (3) participates 
with top management in program planning and policy determinations, 
evaluations conferences, and decisions concerning financial resources; 
(4) provides a centralized source for current information on financial 
management legal and regulatory requirements governing the prevention 
and control of diseases; (5) advises the CDC Deputy Director for 
Program Management concerning reprogramming of funds; and (6) provides 
consultation and assistance in financial management to State and local 
health departments when requested by CDC officials.
    Financial Policy and Internal Quality Assurance Activity (CAC12). 
(1) Provides leadership, consultation, guidance and advice on financial 
policy and internal quality assurance matters for CDC; (2) develops, 
analyzes, and evaluates financial management policies, guidelines, and 
services which have CDC-wide impact; (3) works with personnel from all 
disciplines within CDC to identify the areas in which financial policy 
needs to be strengthened; (4) reviews, assesses, and recommends 
financial policy that is consistent with internal controls and the 
hierarchy of Federal and Department of Health and Human Services 
policies and procedures; (5) ensures that resources are safeguarded 
against fraud, waste, and abuse; managed economically and efficiently; 
and desired results are achieved; (6) reviews and independently 
assesses the soundness, adequacy, and application of budgetary and 
accounting controls; (7) reviews the reliability and integrity of 
financial and budget information and the means used to identify, 
measure, classify, and report such information; (8) reviews the 
adequacy and effectiveness of systems and procedures having an impact 
on expenditures of funds and use of resources; (9) assesses the 
reliability and accuracy of accounting and budgetary data and reports 
developed within CDC; and (10) identifies problems and weaknesses in 
internal controls and provides reliable information for management to 
base corrective action.
    Accounting Branch (CAC2). (1) Develops accounting policies and 
procedures for CDC; (2) provides financial information for management 
purposes, effective control and accountability of all funds, and 
suitable integration of CDC accounting with the accounting operations 
of the U.S. Treasury; (3) coordinates activities of the Accounting 
Branch with the FMO Director, the FMO Budget Branch and the FMO 
Financial Systems Branch; (4) coordinates accounting policy issues with 
the HHS Office of Financial Policy; (5) reviews and develops accounting 
systems to comply with requirements of HHS and the General Accounting 
Office and maintains an integrated system of accounts to meet the 
budgetary and accounting requirements of CDC; (6) reviews and 
implements the legal, accounting and reporting requirements of the 
Chief Financial Officers' Act, the Federal Managers' Financial 
Integrity Act, the Principles of Appropriation Law and other regulatory 
requirements; (7) compiles all accounting information for the 5-Year 
Financial Management Plan which provides CDC's financial management 
vision and objectives for the ensuring 5 year period; and (8) develops 
strategies for employee training and professional development.
    Accounts Payable Section (CAC22). (1) Develops and implements 
policies and procedures for all accounts payable activities at CDC; (2) 
develops new financial systems to automate accounts payable operations 
and maintains and serves as the CDC focal point on all existing 
automated payment systems; (3) reviews obligation documents and payment 
requests from a variety of private sector and government sources to 
determine the validity and legality of the request; (4) compiles and 
submits a variety of cash management and travel reports required by the 
Department of the Treasury and various other outside agencies; (5) acts 
as liaison with CIO's and outside customers to resolve problems and 
provide training and advice on payment issues; (6) provides electronic 
authorization to the Department of the Treasury to issue checks or 
electronic funds transfers; and (7) analyzes various internal reports 
to provide management information on topics such as interest expenses, 
workload, and various other performance indicators.
    Payments Unit (CAC223). (1) Approves and processes payments on all 
payment requests for equipment, supplies and services procured by CDC; 
(2) approves charges and credits from other Federal sources and ensures 
posting of the expenses to the correct general ledger accounts; (3) 
approves and posts to CDC's accounting records all payments made to 
government, quasi-government, and private vendors to ensure the 
validity, legality and proper accounting treatment of the charges; (4) 
reviews authorization documents and processes payments and credits 
related to the documents, including authorization documents such as 
negotiated and fixed price contracts, purchase orders, delivery orders, 
blanket purchase orders, and various types of personnel agreements; (5) 
acts as CDC liaison on all payment issues related to the implementation 
of the Government Impact Card Program; (6) determines and computes tax 
liabilities for individuals serving under the visiting scientists' 
program to ensure proper tax reporting to the Internal Revenue Service; 
and (7) provides certification for the Department of the Treasury to 
reissue returned or canceled payments.
    Payment Services Unit (CAC222). (1) Performs quality control 
reviews of various payment processes and systems in the Accounts 
Payable Section, including reviews to ensure compliance with the Prompt 
Payment Act and to validate the legality, propriety and accounting 
treatment of the payments, reviews of payments authorized using the 
U.S. Government Impact Card, reviews to validate the receipt or 
acceptance of the goods or services at CDC, and reviews of the Federal 
Express payment process; (2) identifies recurring or widespread 
problems in the payment processes and recommends corrective actions or 
identifies required training to correct the deficiencies; (3) monitors 
the use of and makes suggestions to improve existing automated payment 
and payment information systems; (4) defines user requirements for 
Electronic Commerce (EC) in the Accounts Payable Section, and recruits 
additional EC trading partners in private industry; (5) identifies 
automation opportunities in the Section and, when necessary, 
coordinates with Financial Systems Branch personnel to identify system 
requirements and test proposed automated systems.; (6) writes and 
maintains automated system and process documentation and provides 
training to other employees on new or existing automated systems; (7) 
serves as the focal point at CDC for vendor and employee payment 
questions and resolution of payment problems; (8) validates and 
prepares daily payment schedules for transmission to the Department of 
the Treasury; (9) monitors and validates open obligations related to 
payments; and (10) maintains the automated file containing vendor 
payment address and banking information.
    Travel Unit (CAC224). (1) Serves as the focal point at CDC for all 
travel and

[[Page 68146]]

permanent change of station payment issues; (2) provides oversite, 
guidance and interpretations to the CIO's on all aspects of travel 
procedures and policies at CDC, including the use of the automated 
travel system; (3) interprets policies, laws, rules and regulations to 
analyze the validity, legality, and correct accounting treatment of 
disbursements for local, domestic and international travel, and for 
change of station vouchers, for civil service employees, foreign 
service employees, and commissioned officers; (4) examines and approves 
a variety of transportation claims and credits, including Government 
Transportation Requests, Government Bills of Lading, unused tickets, 
and MARTA tickets; and (5) determines Federal Income Tax liabilities 
and allowances for relocation claims and ensures the proper accounting 
treatment of the tax liabilities.
    Debt and Property Management Section (CAC24). (1) Compiles and 
submits the quarterly HHS Debt Management report which reports the 
status of all unpaid debts due to CDC from the public; (2) compiles and 
submits the annual Treasury report of debts due to CDC; (3) performs 
all debt collection activities in accordance with the Debt Collection 
Act of 1982 and in accordance with requirements provided by HHS; (4) 
prepares customer billings; (5) collects and records all amounts billed 
to customers; (6) controls billings and collections processed on the 
On-line Payment and Collection System (OPAC); (7) reconciles accounts 
receivable subsidiary records to the CDC general ledger receivable 
accounts; (8) maintains travel advance records and reconciles 
subsidiary records to general ledger advance accounts; (9) coordinates 
CDC's debt collection activities with FMO's Accounts Payable Section 
and with CDC program administrative offices; (10) Coordinates all debt 
collection activities with the U.S. Justice Department and with private 
collection agencies; (11) Prepares and controls daily deposits which 
are delivered to the Federal Reserve Bank; (12) performs property 
accounting activities including maintenance of general ledger property 
accounts and reconciliation with the CDC Personal Property System; (13) 
Reconciles Tax Withholding Account and prepares all monthly, quarterly 
and annual tax reports which must be submitted to IRS.
    Cincinnati Accounting Section (CAC23). (1) Maintains a system of 
accounts to meet the budgetary and accounting requirements of the NIOSH 
accounting point; (2) provides financial information for management 
purposes, effective control and accountability of all accounting point 
funds, and integration of NIOSH accounting with the accounting and 
reporting operations of CDC and the U.S. Treasury; (3) coordinates the 
NIOSH accounting point accounts payable and receivable activities 
including auditing of vouchers and the certification of payments; (4) 
reviews the NIOSH accounting point system for compliance with CDC, HHS 
and General Accounting Office requirements; and (5) reconciles NIOSH 
accounting point general ledger accounts including cash, property and 
receivables.
    General Ledger Section (CAC25). (1) Compiles and submits the Report 
of Budget Execution which reports the obligations incurred against the 
current year appropriations; (2) compiles and submits the annual 
financial statements required by the Chief Financial Officers' Act; (3) 
Compiles and submits the monthly Statement of Transactions report to 
the U.S. Treasury which reports the CDC cash disbursements by 
appropriation; (4) reconciles general ledger cash accounts with the 
U.S. Treasury monthly disbursements and receipts; (5) performs daily 
maintenance on the general ledger accounts including the asset, 
liability, capital and budgetary accounts; (6) makes recommendations 
for improvements to the accounting system and monitors internal 
controls; (7) analyzes the general ledger accounts, prepares system-
wide reconciliations and interprets the effect of transactions on the 
CDC's financial resources; (8) develops new reports to support budget 
requirements and to support the needs of CDC management; (9) controls 
input of all funding transactions; (10) performs daily maintenance of 
accounting system tables; (11) controls grant awards processed through 
the Payment Management System (PMS) including submission of grant 
obligations to PMS, recording of disbursements received from PMS and 
reconciliation of the general ledger accounts.
    Budget Branch (CAC3). (1) Provides leadership, consultation, 
guidance, and advice on budgetary matters to CDC; (2) prepares 
consolidated appropriation budget estimates including narrative 
justifications; (3) conducts studies in budget planning to determine 
proper relationship between program planning and acquisition of funds; 
(4) develops criteria to be used in estimating program needs; (5) 
conducts CDC-wide manpower management (including productivity 
measurement) activities; (6) develops expenditure information for 
preparation of quarterly and annual budgets; and (7) designs and 
prepares reports, tables, and analyses to demonstrate fiscal 
requirements.
    Congressional/Legislative Branch (CAC4). (1) Serves as the primary 
CDC focal point for planning, organizing, and administering a range of 
activities for legislative issues related to Congressional 
appropriation legislation matters; (2) summarizes Congressional and 
legislative positions on national public health program issues in order 
to establish impact on CDC budgetary requirements; (3) reviews and 
analyzes new or amended appropriation legislation or report language 
concerning public health programs, health related research activities, 
and scientific research pertinent to CDC's mission and responsibilities 
and prepares related issues papers; (4) in coordination with CIOs, 
develops appropriation report language related to budget formulation 
submissions; (5) develops strategy and background documentation 
regarding appropriation legislative issues and prepares related 
materials; (6) develops appropriation legislative background materials 
for presentation to HHS, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and 
Congressional Appropriations Committees; (7) assists the Director, FMO, 
as the CDC representative at appropriations hearings; (9) responds to 
inquiries regarding appropriation budget-related policy issues; and 
(10) develops training strategies on legislative issues for the 
professional development of staff.
    Financial Systems Branch (CAC5). (1) Responsible for the analysis, 
design, programming, implementation, enhancement and documentation of 
automated accounting systems and subsystems for FMO; (2) provides 
consultative services to systems implementers within CDC, the 
Department and other Federal agencies on a broad range of issues 
including policy, data integrity, systems integration and interfacing 
issues as they relate to financial management systems; (3) provides 
technical support and assistance to various committees, teams and users 
in the integration with FMO financial systems and the access and 
interpretation of financial system data; and (4) responsible for 
hardware and software support for microcomputers and local network(s) 
within FMO.
    Office of Management and Operations (CAD). (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

[[Page 68147]]

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 
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 physical security program for CDC facilities and 
personnel.
    Office of the Director (CAD1). (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, and facilities operations 
performed 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.
    Physical Security Activity (CAD12). (1) Plans, directs, and 
coordinates a physical security program for CDC facilities and 
personnel; (2) maintains and manages a guard service at CDC-owned 
facilities in metropolitan Atlanta; (3) operates and maintains a 
computerized control center for surveillance of thermal, smoke, 
intrusion, and fire alarms for Atlanta area CDC-owned facilities; (4) 
maintains and monitors a program of controlled access to CDC facilities 
and grounds in the Atlanta area; (5) develops lock/key plans for CDC 
facilities in the Atlanta area and issues card keys and door keys in 
concert with that plan; (6) develops, implements, and maintains a 
system for preparing and issuing photo identification cards/badges for 
employees and an identification badging system for visitors; (7) 
provides information and visitor registration at Atlanta CDC-owned 
facilities during regular working hours and emergency telephone and 
notification service at all times; (8) provides guidance, when 
requested, in developing security programs or solving security problems 
at other locations; (9) issues Government driver's licenses and parking 
and carpool decals; (10) coordinates requests for assistance for 
police, fire, and other emergency responses, as required; (11) 
coordinates CDC activities related to tort claims; and (12) maintains 
liaison and coordinates physical security activities of CDC with HHS.
    Facilities Planning and Management Officer (CAD2). (1) Operates, 
maintains, repairs, and modifies CDC's Atlanta area plant facilities 
and conducts a maintenance and repair program from CDC's program 
support equipment; (2) carries out facilities planning functions for 
CDC, including new or expanded facilities, and a major repair and 
improvement program; (3) develops services for new, improved, and 
modified equipment to meet program needs; and (4) conducts CDC's real 
property and space management activities, including the acquisition of 
leased space, the purchase and disposal of real property, and provides 
technical assistance in space planning to meet programmatic needs.
    Office of the Director (CAD21). (1) Plans, directs and coordinates 
the functions and activities of the Facilities Planning and Management 
Officer (FPMO); (2) provides management and administrative direction 
for budget planning and execution, property management, and personnel 
management within FPMO; (3) provides leadership and strategic support 
to senior managers in the determination of CDC's long term facilities 
needs; (4) directs the operations of FPMO staff involved in the 
planning, evaluation, design, construction, and management of 
facilities and acquisition of property; (5) processes data for 
management and control systems and develops reports and analyses; and 
(6) assists and advises senior CDC officials in the development, 
coordination, direction, and assessment of facilities and real property 
activities throughout CDC's facilities and operations, and assures 
consideration of facilities management implications in program 
decisions.
    Real Property and Space Management Activity (CAD212). (1) Conducts 
the Real Property and Space Management Program throughout CDC, 
including the acquisition of leased space, the purchase sand disposal 
of real property of CDC (with emphasis on current and long-range 
planning for the utilization of existing and future real property 
resources); (2) provides technical assistance in space planning to meet 
programmatic needs; (3) administers day-to-day management of leased 
facilities and ensures contact compliance by lessors; (4) provides 
technical assistance and prepares contract specifications for all 
repair and improvement projects in leased space; (5) maintains liaison 
with the General Services Administration Regional Offices; (6) performs 
all functions relating to leasing and/or acquisition of real property 
under CDC delegation of authority for leasing special purpose space; 
and (7) coordinates the relocation of CDC personnel with owned and 
leased space.
    Design and Construction Management Office (CAD22). (1) Develops 
architectural designs and engineering specifications for construction 
of new facilities and major modifications and renovations to CDC-owned 
facilities; (2) provides architectural and engineering technical 
services and consultation on facility project designs; (3) provides in-
house construction administration services for CDC-owned facilities in 
Atlanta; (4) manages interior design and furniture standards; and (5) 
coordinates development and determination of best methods and means for 
the planning and conduct of assigned projects, including selection of 
resources.
    Facilities Engineering Office (CAD23). (1) Operates, maintains, 
repairs, and modifies CDC's Atlanta area plant facilities and other 
designated CDC facilities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico 
and conducts a maintenance and repair program for CDC's program support 
equipment; (2) develops services for new, improved, and modified 
equipment to meet program needs; (3) provides technical assistance, 
reviews maintenance and operation programs, and recommends appropriate 
action for all Atlanta area facilities and other designated CDC 
facilities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico; (4) provides 
recommendations, priorities, and services for new, improved, or 
modified equipment to meet program needs; (5) provides maintenance and 
operation of the central energy plant including structures, utilities 
production and utilities distribution systems and equipment; (6) 
conducts a program of custodial services, waste disposal, 
incinerations, and disposal of biological waste and other building 
services at all CDC Atlanta area facilities and other designated CDC 
facilities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico; (7) provides 
landscape development, repair, and maintenance at all CDC Atlanta area 
facilities and other designated CDC facilities throughout the United 
states and Puerto Rico; (8) provides hauling and moving services for 
CDC in the Atlanta area; (9) provides insect and rodent control 
services for CDC in Atlanta area facilities; (10) develops required 
contractual services and provides supervision for work performed in 
these areas; (11) establishes and maintains a computerized system for 
maintenance services and for stocking and ordering supplies and 
replacement parts; (12) provides for pick-up and delivery of supplies 
and replacement parts to work

[[Page 68148]]

sites; (13) maintains adequate stock levels of supplies and replacement 
parts; (14) as needed, prepares designs and contract specifications and 
coordinates completion of contract maintenance projects; (15) manages 
CDC's Energy Conservation Program for all CDC facilities; (16) reviews 
all construction documents for energy conservation goals and compliance 
with applicable CDC construction standards; (17) participates on all 
core teams and value engineering teams; (18) provides maintenance and 
inspection for fire extinguishers and fire sprinkler systems; (19) 
provides services for the procurement of natural gas; (20) develops and 
maintains a standard equipment list for all CDC facilities; and (21) 
assists the Design and Construction Management Office and the 
facilities Planning and Project Management Office with facility-related 
issues.
    Facilities Planning and Project Management Office (CAD24). (1) 
Provides professional architectural/engineering capabilities and 
technical and administrative project support to CDC and the CIOs for 
renovations and improvements to CDC-owned faciliteis and construction 
of new facilities; (2) priorotizes design and construction needs for 
requested CIO projects; (3) manages and administers the CDC renovations 
and improvement (R&I) budget; (4) develops project management 
requirements (including determination of methods and means of project 
completion and selection of resources), funding sources, and budgets; 
and (5) serves as the point of contact with CIOs for administration and 
coordination of all facilities-related needs, i.e., project planning, 
evaluation, estimation, and tracking.
    Human Resources Management Office (CAD3). (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 personnel security and substance abuse 
programs; (10) develops, maintains, and supports information systems to 
conduct personnel activities and provide timely information and 
analyses of CDC personnel and staff 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.
    Office of the Director (CAD31). (1) Provides leadership and 
technical guidance to CDC in planning, coordinating, and conducting an 
effective personnel program for civil service (including the Senior 
Biomedical Research Service [SBRS] and the Senior Executive Service 
[SES]), Title 38, Commissioned Corps, and fellowship program 
peresonnel; (2) plans, directs, and evaluates the activities of the 
Human Resources Management Office (HRMO); (3) advises the Director, 
CDC, and other CDC management staff on all matters relating to human 
resources management; (4) administers the National Performance Review 
and Human Resources initiatives; (5) develops, coordinates, and 
disseminates personnel policies, programs, and procedures in position 
management, classification, compensation, and staffing; (6) establishes 
objectives, standards, and internal controls; evaluates, analyzes, and 
makes recommendations to improve personnel authorities, policies, 
systems, operations, and procedures; (7) develops and monitors 
proposals and plans related to the implementation of CDC diversity 
personnel programs and projects; assists with monitoring progress and 
the success of existing diversity recruitment and placement programs; 
and (8) provides all administrative/management support as required in 
HRMO.
    Organizational Development Branch (CAD33). (1) Develops, designs, 
and implements an accredited comprehensive strategic human resource 
leadership development and career management program for all 
occupational series throughout CDC; (2) develops and implements 
training strategies and activities that contribute to the agency's 
mission, accomplishments and organizational performance; (3) integrates 
a variety of learning methods to provide training; (4) provides 
consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to managers and 
employees in organizational development, career management, employee 
development, and training; (5) coordinates the research and acquisition 
of external training and educational opportunities for CDC employees; 
(6) conducts the career counselling program; (7) administers special 
career management programs including the career development program, 
the long-term training program, cooperative programs, the worker 
trainee development program, and the mentoring program; (8) conducts 
comprehensive training needs assessment of CDC employees nationwide; 
and (9) conducts new employee orientation.
    Career Management Section (CAD332). (1) Develops and administers 
agency intern and professional development programs; (2) provides 
consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to managers and 
employees regarding career management and employee development; (3) 
implements and provides advice on distance-learning programs 
nationwide; (4) acquires, develops, and supports technology-based 
training; (5) manages the Learning Resource Center including 
establishing policy, scheduling room usage, providing technical and 
audio visual support, and maintaining a Learning Library with 
individualized learning options; (6) creates marketing tools for the 
Organizational Development Branch; (7) implements and monitors the CDC 
Training Management System for compliance with the Government Employees 
Training Act; (8) maintains employee training records; (9) collaborates 
with the CDC Corporate University Section to develop, implement, and 
administer the human resources leadership development and career 
management program for all occupational series throughout CDC; (10) 
manages formal career development and mentoring programs; (11) procures 
and/or instructs training courses as part of existing functional area 
curriculum; (12) establishes partnerships with professional 
organizations and academic institutions for the formalization and 
recognition of CDC programs and the offering of academic programs 
onsite and through distance learning; and (13) manages the use of 
technology to offer desktop instruction through web-based training, 
e.g., interactive CD-ROM.
    CDC Corporate University Section (CAD333). (1) Develops, designs, 
and implements a comprehensive strategic human resources leadership 
development and career management

[[Page 68149]]

program for all occupational series throughout CDC; (2) develops formal 
organizational and individual needs assessment tools to identify core 
competency requirements for each occupational series throughout the 
agency; (3) designs curricula that address specified competencies to 
inculcate continuous learning; (4) develops program plans and evaluates 
progress toward program goals and objectives; (5) conducts performance 
measurement, organizational climate surveys, and survey/focus group 
assessments; (6) develops internal instructor capacity; (7) provides 
analysis and data to correlate individual training with corporate 
strategic plans; (8) maximizes economies of scale through systematic 
planning and evaluation of agency-wide training initiatives; (9) 
develops new methodology to determine return on investment on human 
capital and intellectual investments; (10) designs executive leadership 
programs in collaboration with CDC C/I/Os; (11) develops agency-wide 
intern programs for succession planning of staffing requirements; and 
(12) develops and maintains continuing education unit accreditation for 
school curricula.
    Field Operations Branch (CAD34). (1) Plans, develops, directs, 
coordinates, implements, and evaluates human resources management 
programs, policies, procedures, and systems; (2) participates in the 
development of CDC HRMO policy, strategic, long- and short-range plans, 
programs, and resource allocations; (3) serves as the primary contact 
for HRMO remote/field operations providing a full range of personnel 
management, advisory consulting, and information services; (4) provides 
leadership, technical direction, and guidance in human resource 
utilization, program development and evaluation; organizational 
development, position management, classification and pay 
administration; employment, recruitment, and staffing; employee/labor/
partnership relations; benefits and services; performance management, 
awards, training and employee development; transactions, personnel 
records, and file management; (5) coordinates HRMO remote/field 
operations with Headquarter's staff and other CDC, HHS, Federal, State, 
local, and private organizations; (6) develops annual staffing and 
recruitment plans, special recruitment campaigns, crediting plans, 
announcements, advertisements, and special information materials; (7) 
conducts position management studies, desk audits, qualifications 
analyses, peer review panels, training assessments, and reductions-in-
force; (8) determines title, series, and grade of positions; 
qualifications, rating, and ranking of applicants; and (9) executes 
performance, awards, training, labor relations, merit promotion, 
delegated examining, summer student, fellowship and special emphasis 
plans; appointing and classification authority; keys, journalizes and 
files transactions.
    Work Force Relations and Partnership Branch (CAD32). (1) Plans, 
develops, and provides consultation, guidance, and technical advice on 
available employee services and assistance; performance, award, and 
conduct issues; leave administration; on-the-job injuries and exposures 
to infectious diseases; debt complaints; and other job-related issues; 
(2) develops and administers labor-management and employee relations 
program including disciplinary actions, grievances and appeals, labor 
negotiations, collective bargaining, management representation before 
third parties, and partnership activities; (3) serves as liaison with 
the Office of Health and Safety and other CDC staff for personnel 
matters relating to substance abuse and other employee assistance 
programs; (4) coordinates the Fare Share and Dependent Care programs; 
(5) coordinates all Family Friendly programs; (6) administers the 
incentive and suggestion awards programs; (7) coordinates and processes 
garnishment, child support, and other collection actions for CDC 
employees; (8) serves as the primary agency contact on all matters 
associated with labor-management relations; (9) plans, directs, 
coordinates, and conducts contract negotiations on behalf of agency 
management with labor organizations holding exclusive recognition; (10) 
represents management in third party proceedings involving labor and 
employee relations issues; (11) serves as the authority to ensure 
validity, consistency, and legality of employee relations matters 
concerning grievances (both negotiated and agency procedures), 
disciplinary actions, adverse actions, and resultant third party 
hearings; (12) plans and coordinates all programmatic activities to 
include preparation of disciplinary and adverse action letters and all 
final agency decisions in grievances and appeals; (13) provides 
technical advice, consultation, and training on matters of employee 
conduct and performance and provides personnel services on debt 
complaints; (14) serves as the authority and primary agency on all 
matters associated with labor-management partnership activities; (15) 
provides consultation, guidance, and technical advice to personnel 
generalists, managers, and employees on all family programs; (16) 
develops, implements, and coordinates CDC Quality of Work Life 
initiatives; (17) provides personnel services relating to on-the-job 
injuries and exposures to infectious diseases; and (18) develops, 
implements, and coordinates performance management systems for civil 
service employees other than SES and SBRS.
    Operations Branch (CAD35). (1) Serves as the primary contact for 
CDC management and employees in obtaining the full range of personnel 
assistance and management services for civil service and Commissioned 
Corps personnel; (2) provides leadership, technical assistance, 
guidance, and consultation in human resource utilization, position 
management, position classification, staffing, employee relations, 
reorganization, program evaluation, performance management, and 
personnel records and files management; (3) works as a team with other 
personnel specialists and CDC organizations to develop staffing plans, 
identify recruitment needs, and conduct position management studies, 
desk audits, and job analyses; (4) plans, develops, implements, and 
evaluates systems to ensure consistently high quality personnel 
services; (5) processes personnel actions by determining position 
classifications, issuing vacancy announcements, assisting in 
development of selection criteria, conducting examining under delegated 
examining authority, conducting candidate rating and ranking under CDC 
Merit Promotion Plan, making qualification determinations, determining 
pay, conducting reductions-in-force, and effecting appointments and 
other actions; (6) coordinates with other Federal agencies for the 
assignment of CDC personnel in other countries; (7) establishes and 
maintains personnel and payroll records, files, and controls; and (8) 
provides assistance in the implementation of HHS Plan for Drug Free 
Workplace.
    Commissioned Corps Section (CAD352). (1) Provides technical 
assistance and information on rights, benefits, and obligations of the 
Commissioned Corps service to Commissioned Corps personnel and CDC 
management; (2) provides assistance and information on Commissioned 
Corps policies and systems such as pay, performance management, 
assignments, health benefits, training, travel, relocation, promotions, 
and retirement; (3) provides staffing assistance for CDC's

[[Page 68150]]

Commissioned Corps promotion and awards programs; and (4) maintains 
liaison and coordinates personnel services for Commissioned Corps 
personnel with the Division of Commissioned Personnel.
    Central Staffing Section (CAD536). (1) Implements a centralized 
staffing and placement program; (2) administers the delegated examining 
authority, the direct hiring authority, and the temporary limited 
appointment authority granted by USOPM; (3) oversees the overall 
staffing process and insures quality control; (4) reviews, evaluates, 
and makes recommendations on the application and implementation of the 
USOPM delegated authorities and merit promotion program rules and 
regulations; (5) provides guidance and consultation in job analyses and 
in development of knowledge/skills/abilities (KSAs) crediting plans; 
and (6) manages various staffing programs such as the CDC summer 
program, the Voluntary Employee Referral Program, the Interagency 
Career Transition Assistance Program, and the Career Transition 
Assistance Program.
    Technical Services Section (CAD357). (1) Provides central personnel 
services and assistance in the areas of employee benefits, personnel 
action processing, data quality control/assessment, and files/records 
management; (2) services 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 
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; (9) administers the 
personnel security program; (10) initiates suitability background 
checks and fingerprints for all CDC personnel; and (11) provides 
assistance in the implementation of the HHS Plan for a Drug Free 
Workplace.
    Information Technology and Analysis Branch (CAD36). (1) Develops 
strategic plans for information technology and information systems to 
support CDC's and HRMO's personnel information requirements; (2) 
acquires and implements appropriate technology and develops information 
systems to meet CDC-wide information needs on personnel, staffing, and 
work force characteristics and trends; (3) provides support to HRMO 
organizations and users in achieving automation of functions and use of 
information technology and systems; (4) develops, manages, and supports 
centralized information technology and systems in support of personnel 
activities, including the HHS personnel system; (5) researches and 
develops new sources of personnel information and access methods 
including computer-based CDC-wide surveys; (6) coordinates HRMO 
information resource management activities with IRMO and CDC 
information resource management committees; (7) conducts demographic 
analysis of the CDC work force and publishes results in management 
reports; and (8) develops methodologies to assess the impact of revised 
personnel policies and practices on the work force.
    Outreach and Marketing Branch (CAD37). (1) Develops and implements 
human resource management marketing campaigns; (2) provides leadership 
in identifying the Centers/Institute/Offices' (CIOs) recruiting needs, 
and assesses, analyzes, and develops CDC's short- and long-range 
recruitment plans to meet these needs; (3) provides consultation, 
guidance, and technical advice on recruitment and special emphasis 
policies, practices, and procedures, including search committees; (4) 
strategizes on the best approach to recruitment at specific events, and 
designs and develops recruitment materials for events; (5) maintains 
and manages the Automated Applicant Listing System (AALS/Resumix) for 
storage and retrieval of applications of those individuals with 
education and experience appropriate for commonly needed and hard-to-
fill positions; coordinates, with CIOs, the referral of appropriate 
candidates from the applicant pool for position vacancies; (6) provides 
leadership on recruitment activities through the development of 
policies and practices for effective communication of HRMO programs, 
coordinates the development and dissemination of information among HRMO 
and the CIOs, provides training and technical assistance to CIO staff; 
(7) manages and operates the CDC Job Information Center, including the 
automated telephone job line; (8) markets and manages special emphasis 
programs including the Program for Persons with Disabilities and the 
Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program, the Veterans Readjustment 
Appointment Program, the Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program, 
and college relations and student employment programs; and (9) provides 
leadership in assessing progress in achieving overall staffing, EEO, 
and Affirmative Action goals.

Delegations of Authority Statement

    All delegations and redelegations of authority remain in effect 
until otherwise modified, superseded, or cancelled.

Section C-C, Order of Succession

    Delete in its entirety Section C-C, Order of Succession, and insert 
the following:
    During the absence or disability of the Director, CDC, or in the 
event of a vacancy in that office, the first official listed below who 
is available shall act as Director, except that during a planned period 
of absence, the Director may specify a different order of succession:
    1. Deputy Director for Science and Public Health;
    2. Deputy Director for Policy and Legislation;
    3. Deputy Director for Program Management.

    Dated: October 30, 2000.
Jeffrey P. Koplan,
Director.
[FR Doc. 00-29023 Filed 11-13-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4160-18-M