I and II shall serve as the model for future systems furniture application. The variety of activities conducted at NOAA demand special workspace considerations. Tasks performed exhibit both distinct and similar characteristics. FMD has developed a series of prototypical workstations to efficiently meet the needs of NOAA employees. Typical workstations shall be assigned by job function and position grade.
Workstations vary in sizes, finishes, components, and degree of enclosure.
Interior architectural features of each facility shall have some effect on workstation configuration. Unique conditions such as overriding concerns for national security may result in a LO requesting a private office for an individual other than an SES or Supervisory GM-15 employee. The final decision shall be based on issues of overall consistency and equality between LOs. Private offices allowed as an exception shall only be located on the interior core of the facility and occupy the same amount of space otherwise provided in a typical workstation with low panels. In space leased outside of the SSMC, the general policy applies for private offices with the exception that consideration shall be given for the existing configuration of the space.