Department of the Interior
Departmental Manual
Effective Date: 3/12/99
Series: Safety Management
Part 485: Safety and Occupational Health Program
Chapter 12: Professional Development
Originating Office: Office of Managing Risk and Public Safety
485 DM 12
12.1 Purpose. To specify the minimum Safety and Occupational Health Program (Program) requirements for developing and administering a formal professional development plan for the Department of the Interior's full-time safety and health professionals.
12.2 References.
A. 29 CFR 1960, Subpart H, Training.
B. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Technical Standard 227, Qualification Standard for Administration, Management, and Specialist Positions.
12.3 Requirements.
A. The Office of Managing Risk and Public Safety (MRPS) will:
(1) Identify, by series, grade and position, the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to fully perform the functions of each generic position in the Department.
(2) Identify appropriate training courses/experiences and available sources to satisfy these knowledge and skill needs.
(3) Establish employee development plans for MRPS employees and maintain records of their training.
B. Each bureau will:
(1) Expand the generic professional development program to identify specific/special knowledge, skills and abilities required for its safety and health positions and identify special training needs of its safety and health professionals.
(2) Provide the resources necessary to equip the safety and health professionals with the training needed to fulfill their responsibilities.
(3) Prepare and maintain employee development plans for safety and health professionals and maintain records of their training.
(4) Encourage its safety and health professionals to obtain certification in a professional organization(s) and to participate in local field Federal Safety Council activities.
3/12/99 #3242
Replaces 6/10/91 #485A-1