DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND

DIRECTORATE – SUSTAINMENT

UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON-MIAMI

9301 NW 33rd STREET

DORAL, FLORIDA 33172-1202

 

IMAG-ZA 7 December 2020

 

MEMORANDUM FOR All U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Miami Personnel

SUBJECT: Command Policy Memorandum #13, Telework

1. REFERENCES.

a. Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) Number 1035.01, Telework Policy, 4 

April 2012 incorporating Change 1, 7 April 2020. 

b. Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Regulation 690-610, Civilian 

Personnel Work Schedules, Chapter 7 – Telework Program, 15 May 2014.

c. IMHR-C Memo, Subject: Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Civilian 

Human Resources Delegation Authorities, Version 02-2018 and Issuance of Civilian 

and Military Awards Delegations, 23 October 2018.

2. PURPOSE. To establish the Garrison Manager’s policy regarding telework.

3. APPLICABILITY. This policy applies to all civilian personnel, appropriated fund 

(APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF), assigned to and/or under the operational 

control of the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami (USAG-Miami). 

4. POLICY.

a. Telework Participation. Participation in the telework program is voluntary. 

Telework is not an employee entitlement. 

b. Telework Options. IAW reference b, paragraph 7-2a, telework can be used:

(1) On a regular and recurring basis.

(2) For situational, non-routine, or ad hoc situations:

(a) To perform large projects or tasks that require concentration and 

uninterrupted blocks of time for successful completion.
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(b) For web-based distance and continuous learning, including educational 

requirements required by law or regulation. Training requested by an employee is 

subject to supervisory approval, as applicable, and must conform to the provisions of 

applicable regulations.

(c) When the traditional worksite is closed; during adverse or inclement 

weather conditions (e.g., floods, hurricanes, other emergencies).

c. Telework Approval / Disapproval Authority. IAW reference c, the Garrison 

Manager (GM) is the designated approval / disapproval authority for all telework 

agreements for USAG-Miami APF and NAF personnel. This authority is not further 

delegated. 

d. Telework Eligibility will be determined IAW reference b, paragraphs 7-3e and f. 

e. Telework Requests. 

(1) Any employee requesting telework for medical or religious reasons will first 

navigate the reasonable accommodation process (See Command Policy Memorandum 

#4, Reasonable Accommodation). Once the reasonable accommodation is approved, 

the employee will submit the telework request packet.

(2) Telework agreement requests will be processed IAW enclosure 1.

(3) Approved telework agreements must be reviewed annually and renewed, via 

a new telework request, every two years or when there is a change in supervisor.

f. Telework Requirements.

(1) Signed Telework Agreement. All persons in a telework status are required to 

have a GM signed telework agreement. See enclosure 1 for telework agreement 

request packet requirements. 

(2) Internet Connection. Eligible persons approved to telework are responsible 

for providing internet connectivity at their telework location (e.g. residence). IAW 

reference a, enclosure 3, para 3g5, USAG-Miami will not pay for internet connectivity. 

(3) Telephone. Eligible persons approved to telework are responsible for 

forwarding their government provided office telephone to a telephone they can answer 

at their telework location (e.g. residence). USAG-Miami will not pay for telephone lines 

for use during telework. 
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(4) Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Eligible persons approved to 

telework will complete a sub-hand receipt with the applicable hand receipt holder for 

GFE such as computer system and peripherals and then take the GFE to their telework 

location (e.g. residence). 

(5) Time and Attendance. Persons in a telework status will record time and 

attendance information and retain audit documentation IAW enclosure 2.

g. Costs.

(1) USAG-Miami assumes no responsibility for any operating costs associated 

with an employee in the telework program who utilizes his or her residence as a 

telework location.

(2) If a telework employee is injured or suffers a work-related illness while 

conducting official duties at a telework location, appropriated fund teleworkers are 

covered by the Federal Employees Compensation Act. For work-at-home telework 

arrangements, the employee will designate one area in his or her home as the official 

worksite. The government's potential exposure to liability for injuries or illnesses the 

employee may incur while teleworking is restricted to this official worksite. The 

employee must immediately notify the supervisor of any accident or injury occurring at 

the alternative worksite, and the supervisor will investigate any such reports as soon as 

practicable after receiving notification. See USAG-Miami Army Accident Notification, 

Investigation and Reporting Requirements dated 4 November 2020.

h. Security. Employees participating in the telework program shall:

(1) Not take classified documents (hard copy or electronic) to their telework 

location (e.g. residence). 

(2) Safeguard all unclassified official information and data on GFE as required 

by applicable law and regulation. 

i. Safety. The supervisor or USAG-Miami Safety Officer retains the right to inspect 

the employee’s telework location (e.g. residence) to ensure that all safety standards are 

met.

j. Liability.

(1) In the event that a participating employee is using a private network service 

provider, USAG-Miami is not responsible for troubleshooting connectivity issues with, or 

maintenance of, commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP) applications.
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(2) USAG-Miami is not liable for damages to an employee's personal or real 

property while the employee is working at the approved telework location, except to the 

extent that the government is held liable by the Federal Tort Claims Act or the Military 

and Civilian Employees Claims Act. See AR 27-20, Claims, Chapter 11, dated 8 

February 2008.

(3) USAG-Miami is not aware of any specific tax ramification associated with 

participation in the telework program. As telework participation is voluntary, it is the 

responsibility of the participating employee to be aware of any tax ramifications that may 

apply to their specific telework request.

5. PROPONENT. The USAG-Miami Directorate of Human Resources is the proponent 

for this policy. Point of contact is the Director, DHR at (305) 437-2732.

6. EXPIRATION. This policy memorandum supersedes previous policy issued and will 

remain in effect until superseded or rescinded.

2 Encls GRETA M. BUCCELLATO

1. Telework Request Process Garrison Manager 

2. Time and Attendance Documentation