[Federal Register: August 7, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 152)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Statement of Organization, 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 68 FR 37500-37502, dated June 24, 2003) is
amended to (1) Establish the Office of the Chief Operating Officer; (2)
abolish the Office of Management and Operations and the Office of
Program Services and; (3) establish the Financial Management Office
with a direct organizational reporting relationship to the Office of
the Chief Operating Officer, CDC.
As a result, the following organizational changes will occur:
I. Establish the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (CAJ).
II. Delete the following components Office of Program Services
(CA5) and the Office of Management and Operations (CAD), and transfer
the components under them to the Office of the Chief Operating Officer
(CAJ): Financial Management Office (CAC), Facilities Planning and
Management Office (CAD2), Human Resources Management Office (CAD3),
Information Resources Management Office (CA54), Management Analysis
Services Office (CA59), Procurement and Grants Office (CA58), and
Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness (CAD4).
III. Delete the Financial Management Office (CA53) as a component
of the Office of the Director, CDC (CA).
Section C-B, Organization and Functions, is hereby amended as
follows:
Delete the title and functional statement for the Office of
Management and Operations (CAD) and Office of Program Services (CA5)
and insert the following:
Office of the Chief Operating Officer (CAJ). (1) Provides mission
and values-based leadership, direction, support and assistance to CDC's
program and activities to enhance CDC's strategic position in public
health; ensure responsible stewardship; maintain core values; optimize
operational effectiveness of business services; and institutionalize
accountability for achieving management initiatives; (2) directs the
conduct of operational activities undertaken by Agency program support
and management service staff, including, among others, facilities and
real property planning and management; grants, procurement and material
management; human resources management; information technology and
systems planning and support; internal security and emergency
preparedness; and management analysis and services; (3) manage the
planning, evaluation, and implementation of continuous improvement and
reengineering initiatives and adoption of innovations and technologies
in these areas and ensures that they are undertaken in a comprehensive
and integrated manner and with consideration of strategic implications
for human capital planning; (4) maintains liaison with officials of HHS
responsible for the direction and conduct of DHHS program support and
management services functions; (5) participates in the development of
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CDC's goals and objectives; (6) provides assistance to DHHS officials
and to CDC's CIOs to assure that the human resources of CDC are
sufficient in numbers, training, and diversity to effectively conduct
the public health mission of CDC; and, (7) provides direction for the
Agency's ethics program, alternative dispute resolution activities, and
activities associated with Departmental and Presidential management
initiatives.
Office of the Director (CAJ1). (1) Manages and directs the
activities and functions of the Office of the Chief Operating Officer;
(2) provides guidance and support in the conduct and evaluation of
program support, business services, and management activities performed
for or by Centers/Institute/Offices; (3) participates in the
development of CDC's goals and objectives; (4) advises and assists the
Director, CDC, the Chief Operating Officer, and other key officials on
all aspects of the mission, activities and functions of the Office of
the Chief Operating Officer; (5) plans, coordinates, and provides
administrative and management advice and guidance for the support of
CDC's programs and activities; (6) plans and coordinates in support of
the CIOs the provision of fiscal, information technology, personnel,
travel, procurement, grants, property, and facility management, and
other administrative services; (7) plans, coordinates, and evaluates
CIO requirements relating to small purchase procurement, material
management, and intra-agency agreements/reimbursable agreements; (8)
ensures the direction, conduct, and evaluation of fiscal management
activities necessary for the administration of CIO contracts, grants
and cooperative agreements; (9) resolves and responds to external
inquiries of current fiscal year funding expenditures; (10) plans and
coordinates facility management issues, problems and changes, and
physical security issues; and (11) plans and coordinates the
implementation of various federal administrative, statutory,
regulatory, and policy requirements.
Financial Management Office (CAJ2). (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 Services, and other
Government organizations on financial management matters.
Office of the Director (CAJ21). (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 (CAJ212).
(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 correction action.
Accounting Branch (CAJ22). (1) In conjunction with the Financial
Policy and Internal Quality Assurance Activity, develops accounting and
travel 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, the FMO Financial Services Branch, the Financial Policy
and Internal Quality Assurance Activity, and the FMO Financial Systems
Branch; (4) coordinates accounting and travel 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 ensuing 5 year period; (8) develops
strategies for employee training and professional development; and (9)
compiles and submits the annual financial statements required by the
Chief Financial Officers' Act.
Debt and Property Management Section (CAJ223). (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
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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/IPAC) related to debt
collection; (7) reconciles accounts receivable subsidiary records to
the CDC general ledger receivable accounts; (8) coordinates CDC's debt
collection activities with FMO's Financial Services Branch and with CDC
program administrative offices; (9) coordinates all debt collection
activities with the U.S. Justice Department and with private collection
agencies; (10) prepares and controls daily deposits which are delivered
to the Federal Reserve Bank; (11) performs property accounting
activities including maintenance of general ledger property accounts
and reconciliation with the CDC Personal Property System and (12)
maintains travel advance records and reconciles subsidiary records to
general ledger advance accounts.
Cincinnati Accounting Section (CAJ222). (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; (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 (CAJ224). (1) Compiles and submits the
Report of Budget Execution which reports the obligations incurred
against the current year appropriation; (2) compiles and submits the
monthly Statement of Transactions report to the U.S. Treasury which
reports the CDC cash disbursements by appropriation. (3) reconciles
general ledger cash accounts with the U.S. Treasury monthly
disbursements and receipts; (4) performs daily maintenance on the
general ledger accounts including the asset, liability, capital and
budgetary accounts; (5) makes recommendations for improvements to the
accounting system and monitors internal controls; (6) analyzes the
general ledger accounts, prepares system-wide reconciliations and
interprets the effect of transactions on the CDC's financial resources;
(7) develops new reports to support budget requirements and to support
the needs of CDC management; (8) controls input of all funding
transactions; (9) performs daily maintenance of accounting system
tables; (10) 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 (CAJ23). (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 (CAJ24). (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 (CAJ25). (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 area
network(s) within FMO.
Financial Services Branch (CAJ26). (1) In conjunction with the
Financial Policy and Internal Quality Assurance Activity, develops and
implements policies and procedures for all accounts payable and
disbursement functions at CDC; (2) coordinates activities of the
Financial Services Branch with the FMO Director, FMO Accounting Branch,
FMO Budget Branch, FMO Financial Policy and Internal Quality Assurance
Activity, and FMO Financial Systems Branch; (3) coordinates the
development of new financial systems to automate accounts payable and
disbursement operations, and maintains and serves as the CDC focal
point on all existing automated payment and disbursement systems; (4)
reviews obligation documents and payment requests from a variety of
private sector and government sources to determine the validity and
legality of the requests, and provides electronic authorization to the
Department of the Treasury to issue checks or electronic funds
transfers for valid payment requests; (5) compiles and submits a
variety of cash management and travel reports required by the
Department of the Treasury and various other outside agencies; (6) acts
as liaison with the CIOs and outside customers to provide financial
information, resolve problems and provide training and advice on
payment, travel and disbursement issues; (7) serves as the CDC subject
matter expert on all financial matters dealing with international
travel, assignments and payments; and (8) analyzes internal reports to
provide management information on topics such as interest expenses,
workload, and various other performance indicators.
Cash Management and Quality Control Section (CAJ262). (1) Overall
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responsibility for policies, procedures, internal controls and systems
related to section payment and disbursement activities; (2) analyzes
and reconciles disbursements made for CDC by other Federal activities,
and insures that disbursements are consistent with Federal
Appropriations Law requirements, GAO policies, interagency elimination
entry requirements, and other governing financial regulations; (3)
overall responsibility for all financial matters dealing with
international travel, assignments and payments; (4) serves as the focal
point at CDC for vendor, employee and CIO payment and disbursement
questions and resolution of payment and disbursement problems; (5) acts
as CDC liaison on all payment issues related to the implementation of
the Government Purchase Card Program; (6) maintains contract advance
records and coordinates the recording and reconciling of subsidiary
records to general ledger advance accounts; (7) serves as the CDC focal
point for cashier and imprest fund issues; (8) analyzes year-end
unliquidated obligations for compliance with Federal Appropriations
Laws and the Economy Act, and recommends funding changes to CIO's; and
(9) prepares and reconciles all U.S. Treasury Department reports and
transmissions and serves as the primary point of contact for all U.S.
Treasury issues; (10) performs ongoing quality control reviews of
various payment and disbursement processes and systems in the Financial
Services Branch, including reviews to ensure compliance with the Prompt
Payment Act and to validate the legality, propriety and accounting
treatment of travel and non-travel payments at CDC, including reviews
of payments processed by the Cincinnati office; (11) identifies
recurring problems in payment processes and recommends corrective
actions or identifies required training to correct the deficiency; (12)
serves as the focal point for all Federal Income Tax issues for CDC
payments, reconciles tax withholding general ledger accounts, and
prepares all monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Internal
Revenue Service; and (13) establishes local policy and procedures on
electronic payments and maintains the automated file containing vendor
payment address and banking information.
Payment and Travel Services Section (CAJ263). Develops and
implements policies and procedures related to payment processes and
systems and ensures appropriate internal controls are in place and
functioning to ensure the integrity and legality of CDC payments; (2)
analyzes and approves payment for all equipment, supplies, travel,
transportation and services procured by CDC, and ensures the validity,
legality and proper accounting treatment of expenditures processed
through the Accounts Payable module of the CDC Financial Management
System; (3) provides expert level guidance, oversight, and
interpretation of policies, laws, rules and regulations for the CIO's
on all aspects of travel procedures and policies at CDC, including the
use of the automated travel system, local travel, domestic and foreign
temporary duty travel, and change of station travel for civil service
employees, foreign service employees, commissioned officers, CDC
fellows, etc.; (4) serves as the Subject Matter Expert and focal point
for the development of new financial systems to automate accounts
payable operations and serves as the focal point for payment systems
issues for CDC; (5) researches and analyzes appropriations law issues
at CDC and provide guidance consistent with legal and regulatory
guidelines; (6) compiles and submits a variety of management and
payment performance reports required by various outside agencies; (7)
analyzes various internal reports to provide management information on
topics such as interest expenses, workload, and various other
performance indicators; (8) coordinates all aspects of CDC's Electronic
Commerce Program in the Financial Services Branch; and (9) analyzes a
variety of accounting and travel system reports to ensure that
obligations are liquidated in a timely manner.
Facilities Planning and Management Officer (CAJ3). (1) operates,
maintains, repairs, and modifies CDC's Atlanta area plant facilities
and conducts a maintenance and repair program for 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 (CAJ31). (1) Plans, directs, and coordinates
the functions and activities of the Facilities Planning and Management
Office (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 (CAJ312). (1) Conducts
the Real Property and Space Management Program throughout CDC,
including the acquisition of leased space, the purchase sand disposal
of real property for 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 contract 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 within owned and
leased space.
Design and Construction Management Office (CAJ32). (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 furnitures 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 (CAJ33). (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)
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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 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 (CAJ34). Provides
professional architectural/engineering capabilities and technical and
administrative project support to CDC and the CIOs for renovations and
improvements to CDC-owned facilities and construction of new
facilities; (2) prioritizes 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 (CAJ4). (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 services 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 staffing 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 (CAJ41). (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 personnel;
(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 (CAJ43). (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 counseling 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 (CAJ432). (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
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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 (CAJ433). (1) Develops, designs,
and implements a comprehensive strategic human resources leadership
development and career management 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 (CAJ44). (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 files 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 (CAJ42). (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 contact 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 (CAJ45). (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
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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 (CAJ452). (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 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 (CAJ453). (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 (CAJ454). (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) serves 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 (CAJ46). (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 (CAJ47). Develops and implements
human resource management marketing campaigns; (2) provides leadership
in identifying the Centers/Institute/Offices' (CIOs) recruiting needs,
and assesses, analyses, 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)
strategize on the best approach to recruitment as 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 diversity recruitment and placement, college relations and student
employment programs; and (9) provides leadership in assessing progress
in achieving overall staffing; EEO, and Affirmative Action goals.
Information Resources Management Office (CAJ5). (1) Develops and
coordinates CDC-wide plans and budgets for the management of
information technology and services, including data processing, office
automation, and telecommunications; (2) develops and recommends
policies and procedures relating to information resources management
and support services; (3) provides leadership in the implementation of
policies and procedures to promote improved information management
practices throughout CDC; (4) coordinates, manages, and administers
CDC-wide integrated ADP, office automation, and telecommunications
networks; (5) identifies CDC-wide information needs, and develops or
stimulates the development of creative solutions to these needs; (6)
designs, develops, catalogs, and manages data bases,
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including acquisition and use of external data bases, and information
systems supporting CDC-wide functions; (7) maintains state-of-the-art
expertise in information science and technology to promote the
efficient and effective conduct of the CDC mission; (8) provides
consultation, technical advice and assistance, and training in the
selection and use of equipment, systems, and services to process
information; (9) manages all centralized data and word processing,
voice, and data communications facilities; (10) develops and
coordinates the implementation of IRMO information security programs;
(11) maintains liaison with HHS, PHS, and other Federal agencies on
information resources management activities.
Office of the Director (CAJ51). (1) Plans, directs, coordinates,
and implements activities of the Information Resources Management
Office (IRMO); (2) develops and coordinates CDC-wide plans and budgets
for the management of information technology and services, including
data processing, office automation, and telecommunications; (3)
develops and recommends policies and procedures relating to information
resources management and support services; (4) provides leadership in
the implementation of policies and procedures to promote improved
information management practices throughout CDC; (5) coordinates CDC-
wide integrated ADP, office automation, and telecommunications
networks; (6) maintains state-of-the-art expertise in information
science and technology to promote the efficient and effective conduct
of the CDC mission; (7) performs and coordinates research and
development activities related to new information resources management
technologies; (8) coordinates the design, development, and
implementation of CDC-wide information resources management systems
architecture; (9) identifies CDC-wide information needs, and develops
or stimulates the development of creative Office solutions to these
needs; (10) coordinates the provision of technical advice, assistance,
and consultation in the selection and use of information technology,
systems, and services; (11) develops and coordinates the implementation
of IRMO information security programs; (12) provides administrative
services to IRMO, as appropriate; (13) maintains liaison with HHS, PHS,
and other Federal agencies on information resources management
activities.
Administrative and Program Services Activity (CAJ512). (1) Plans,
coordinates, and provides administrative support and management
assistance IRMO-wide in the areas of fiscal management, personnel,
travel, training, contract administration, and other administrative
services; (2) provides assistance in formulating, developing,
negotiating, managing, and administering various IRMO and CDC-wide
technology and service contracts; (3) coordinates, manages, and
provides review and oversight of IRMO activities relating to all areas
of acquisition, materiel management, and reimbursable agreements; (4)
develops and implements administrative policies, procedures, and
operations, as appropriate, for IRMO, and prepares special reports and
studies as required in the administrative management areas; (5)
maintains liaison with the staffs of other offices within the Office of
Program Support and the administrative offices of the CIOs.
CDC Information Center (CAJ55). (1) In collaboration with CDC
Information Center user, CIOs, and external partners, plans, directs,
develops, implements, promotes, disseminates, and evaluates CDC
Information Center services and products; (2) coordinates with all CDC
Information Centers in the development of strategic plans, services,
and products for all CDC Information Centers; (3) provides CDC-wide
coordination for Web services and document management database
applications; (4) provides comprehensive information and references
services for CDC scientists and the broader public health community by
accessing print and electronic literature, Web products, and database
services; (5) delivers training, expertise, consultation, and
assistance in use of information services and products for CDC
researchers and for the public health community; (6) plans and manages
book and document delivery services including desktop delivery,
photocopy, circulation, and interlibrary loan; (7) selects, organizes,
and maintains print and electronics resources and collections to
support information needs of CDC researchers and external partners; (8)
plans and manages information systems to provide access to CDC
information center holdings and other public health information
resources; (9) provides consultation and technical assistance to other
CDC organizations in planning, developing, and implementing information
services and products; (10) coordinates the assessment of user needs
and directs responses, including the development of new products and
services, for user groups; (11) evaluates, develops, and selects new
information technology for the management and dissemination of
information services and products.
Large Systems Computing Branch (CAJ52). (1) Plans, directs, and
evaluates activities of the Large Systems Computing Branch; (2) plans
and coordinates the selection, development, management, promotion,
training, and support of CDC-wide mainframe software and distributed
database technologies; (3) coordinates training, advice, consultation,
and assistance to users of mainframe and database software; (4)
provides technical assistance in the development and support of data
exchange between mainframe and distributed databases; (5) provides
technical assistance and support for CDC-wide statistical analysis
software; (6) manages and coordinates CDC-wide data resources ensuring
integrity, availability, security, and recoverability; (7) coordinates
the identification of user needs for mainframe, statistical, and
distributed database technologies through user groups and other forums.
Management Information Systems Branch (CAJ53). (1) In collaboration
with other CDC organizations, plans, directs, develops, implements,
supports, and evaluates CDC's centralized management information
systems; (2) collaborates with CDC organizations to jointly develop,
test, and implement CDC-wide management information systems; (3)
coordinates the development of strategies plans for CDC-wide management
information systems; (4) provides consultation and technical assistance
to other CDC organizations in management information systems
development, access to centralized management data, and system
integration; (5) determines appropriate technology architecture and
methodology for each centralized management information system; (6)
maintains databases, inventories, and data dictionaries for CDC's
administrative data; (7) determines needs and recommends approaches for
developing systems and interfaces between various information
technologies for sharing data and performing cooperative applications
processing; (8) determines, in consultation with users and the systems
security officer, applicable database and applications security
measures in accordance with sensitivity and criticality of the data or
system; (9) develops standards, quality assurance procedures, and
guidelines for effective and efficient approaches to applications
development and database management; (10) coordinates the provision of
documentation, support, and training in the use of information systems
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purchased or developed by the Branch; (11) researches and develops new
technologies and methodologies for management information system
development and database management.
Network Technology Branch (CAJ54). (1) Designs, develops,
implements, supports, and manages CDC's centralized networking
facilities including voice, data, and video communications; (2) manages
the design, development, and implementation of specialized systems
software, utilities, routines, and other control programs to enhance
and facilitate the use, integration, and communications between
information processing equipment, software, and systems; (3) provides
data network support services for CDC's local area networks (LANs) and
wide area network (WAN) including planning, managing, installing,
diagnosing problems, maintaining, and repairing data network equipment
not channel-connected to the mainframe, the electronics, operating
software and data communications technology such as controllers,
mulitplexors, network interface boards, modems, gateways, bridges,
routers, and transport media such as leased telephone lines, copper and
fiber optic cabling systems; (4) performs ongoing research, evaluation,
and testing of new technologies and services to improve CDC's LANs and
WAN; (5) provides problem triaging, and diagnostic and repair services
for CDC Computer Center network terminals and other personal
workstation processors; (6) assists in assuring maximum network
reliability, availability, performance, and serviceability through
monitoring, testing, and evaluating network architecture,
implementation, and transmission characteristics; (7) provides
technical support and coordinates training for users of LAN and WAN
hardware and software; (8) provides management, operational support,
and user assistance for IRMO-managed office systems and LANs; (9)
manages, administers, and coordinates CDC's electronic mail and
communication gateways; (10) provides technical assistance to CDC
organizations in selecting, installing, maintaining, and evaluating
office systems and LAN software; (11) coordinates office systems and
LAN user groups; (12) provides voice communications services,
equipment, and support for CDC Atlanta facilities by analyzing
requirements and designing, ordering, and managing the installation of
appropriate equipment, software, and services; (13) performs ongoing
research, evaluation, and testing of new technologies and services to
improve CDC's voice communications architecture and services; (14)
provides support of CDC's voice communications network by triaging
problem reports, diagnosing problems, and taking corrective actions
through contractors, service providers, and staff to effect software
changes, equipment replacement, wiring repairs, user training, and
other actions; (15) provides technical assistance to CDC field
locations in telecommunications management issues.
Management Analysis and Services Office (CAJ6). (1) Plans,
coordinates, and provides CDC-wide administrative, technical,
management, and information services in the following areas: policy
development and consultation, studies and surveys, delegations of
authorities, organizations and functions, information security, Privacy
Act, confidentiality management, records management, printing
procurement and reproduction, classroom and meeting management, forms
design and management, publications distribution, mail services, public
inquiries, reports and committee management, special events
coordination; (2) develops and implements policies and procedures in
these areas; (3) conducts management control reviews and coordinates
IG/GAO audits; (4) maintains liaison with HHS, General Services
Administration, the Government Printing Office, National Archives and
Records Administration, and other Government and private agencies.
Office of the Director (CAJ61). (1) Plans, directs, coordinates,
and implements activities of the Management Analysis and Services
Office (MASO).
Committee Management and Program Panels Activity (CAJ62). (1)
Develops and manages, in conjunction with CDC's grants management
requirements, a CDC-wide special emphasis panel that is the primary
review mechanism for assuring scientific and programmatic review of
applications for grant support; (2) coordinates committee management
activities, including Federal advisory committees, for CDC; (3) plans
and coordinates CDC special events.
Management Analysis Branch (CAJ64). (1) Provides consultation and
assistance to CDC program officials on the establishment, modification,
or abolishment of organizational structures and functions; reviews and
analyzes organizational changes; and develops documents for approval by
appropriate CDC or HHS officials; (2) conducts management and
operational studies for CDC to improve the effectiveness and efficiency
of management and administrative systems techniques, policies, and
organizational structures; (3) interprets, analyzes, and makes
recommendations concerning delegations and redelegations of program and
administrative authorities, and develops appropriate delegating
documents; (4) develops and coordinates the implementation and conduct
of CDC-wide information security programs; (5) conducts a CDC-wide
records management program, including provision of technical assistance
in the development and conduct of electronic records management
activities; (6) plans, directs, and coordinates requirements of OMB
Circulars A-76 and A-123 to conduct management review activities and to
determine whether certain Agency functions might be more appropriately
carried out through or by commercial sources; (7) plans, develops, and
implements policies and procedures in these areas, as appropriate.
Management Procedures Branch (CAJ63). (1) Manages the CDC policy
issuance system to include policy development, dissemination, and
advisory services; interprets HHS and other directives and assesses
their impact on CDC policy, and maintains the official CDC library of
administrative management policy and procedures manuals; (2) directs
the agency-wide confidentiality management function to process
applications for approval to collect sensitive research data in
accordance with special confidentiality authorities in Sections 301(d)
and 308(d) of the Public Health Service Act; (3) coordinates IG/GAO
audit activities; (4) provides consultation and assistance to CDC
program officials and staff in complying with the requirements of the
Privacy Act and accompanying guidelines and regulations; (5) provides
forms management services, including development, coordination of
clearances, and inventory management; (6) plans, develops, and
implements policies and procedures in these areas, as appropriate.
Management Services Branch (CAJ65). (1) Plans and conducts a
publications management program, including development, production,
procurement, distribution, and storage of CDC publications; (2) plans,
directs, coordinates, and implements CDC-wide information distribution
services and mail and messenger services, including the establishment
and maintenance of mailing lists; (3) maintains liaison with contract
suppliers, HHS, the Government Printing Office, and other Government
agencies on matters
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pertaining to printing, copy preparation, reproduction, and procurement
of printing; (4) serves as the focal point for recommending policies
and establishing procedures for matters pertaining to energy
conservation and recycling; (5) receives and reviews requests received
from the public for information and publications, and responds to the
requests or forwards to the appropriate CDC program for action; (6)
manages the CDC learning environment through classroom and meeting
support for CDC's Atlanta campuses; (7) plans, develops, and implements
policies and procedures in these areas, as appropriate.
Procurement and Grants Office (CAJ7). (1) Advise the Director, CDC,
and the Director's staff, and provides leadership and direction for CDC
acquisition, assistance, and materiel management activities; (2) plans
and develops CDC-wide policies, procedures, and practices in
acquisition, assistance, and materiel management areas; (3) obtains
research and development, services, equipment, supplies, and
construction through acquisition processes; (4) maintains functions
relating to personal property, transportation, and warehousing
operations; (5) awards, administers, and terminates contracts, purchase
orders, grants, and cooperative agreements; (6) maintains a continuing
review of CDC-wide acquisition, assistance, and materiel management
operations to ensure adherence to laws, policies, procedures, and
regulations; (7) maintains liaison with HHS, PHS, GSA, and other
Federal agencies on acquisition, assistance, and materiel management
policy, procedure, and operating matters.
Office of the Director (CAJ71). (1) Provides leadership and
guidance in all areas of Procurement and Grants Office, (PGO)
activities; (2) provides technical and managerial direction for the
development of CDC-wide policies, procedures, and practices in the
acquisition, assistance, and material management areas; (3)
participates with senior management in program planning, policy
determinations, evaluations, and decisions concerning acquisition,
assistance, and materiel management; (4) provides direction for award,
administration, measures of effectiveness and termination of contracts,
purchase orders, grants, and cooperative agreements; (5) maintains a
continuing review of CDC-wide acquisition, assistance, management, and
materiel management operations to assure adherence to laws, policies,
procedures, and regulations; (6) maintains liaison with HHS, GSA, and
other Federal agencies on acquisition, assistance, and materiel
management policy, procedure, and operating matters; (7) provides
administrative services and direction for budget, property, travel, and
personnel of the PGO; (8) processes data for and maintains the contract
information system for CDC and HHS; (9) provides technical and
managerial direction for the development, implementation and
maintenance of the Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE) System on a CDC-
wide basis; (10) provides administrative support activities for
training and development of all PGO employees; (11) operates CDC's
Small and Disadvantaged Business Program and provides direction and
support to various other socioeconomic programs encompassing the
acquisition and assistance activities; (12) provides cost advisory
support to acquisition and assistance activities with responsibility
for initiating respects for audits and evaluations, and providing
recommendations to contracting officer or grants management officer;
(13) as required, participates in negotiations with potential
contractors and grantees, developing overhead rates for profit and
nonprofit organizations, and provides professional advice on accounting
and cost principles in resolving audit exceptions as they relate to the
acquisition and assistance processes; (14) provides information
technology support with responsibility for planning, budgeting,
designing, developing, coordinating, monitoring, and implementing IT
projects, activities, and initiatives; (15) develops and implements
organizational strategic planning goals and objectives.
Acquisition and Assistance Branch A (CAJ74). (1) Plans, directs,
and conducts the acquisition of non-personal services, supplies,
equipment, research and development, studies, and data collection for
CDC through a variety of contractual mechanisms (competitive and non-
competitive); (2) plans, directs, and conducts assistance management
activities for CDC through the awards of grants and cooperative
agreements (competitive and non-competitive); (3) reviews statements of
work and assistance applications from a management point of view for
conformity to laws, regulations, and policies, and negotiates and
issues contract, grant and cooperative agreement awards; (4) provides
continuing surveillance of financial and administrative aspects of
acquisition and assistance supported activities to assure compliance
with appropriate HHS and CDC policies; (5) gives technical assistance,
where indicated, to improve the management of acquisition and
assistance supported activities and responds to requests for management
information from Office of Director, headquarters, regional staff, CDC
program offices and the public; (6) performs contract and purchasing
administrative activities including coordination and negotiation of
contract modifications, reviewing and approving contractor billings,
resolving audit findings, and performing close-out/termination
activities; (7) provides for the collection and reporting business
management and programmatic data, and analyzes and monitors business
management data on grants and cooperative agreements; (8) assures that
contractor and grantee performance is in accordance with contractual
and assistance commitments; (9) provides leadership and guidance to CDC
project officers and program officials; (10) provides leadership,
direction, procurement options and approaches in developing
specification/statements of work and contract awards; (11) plans,
directs, coordinates, and conducts the grants management functions and
processes in support of assistance awards, including cooperative
agreements, discretionary grants, block grants, and formula grants, to
State and local governments, universities, colleges, research
institution, hospitals, and other public and private organizations,
small businesses, and minority- and/or women-owned businesses for CDC;
(12) participates with top program management in program planning,
policy determination, evaluation, and directions concerning acquisition
and assistance strategies and execution; (13) maintains Branch's
official contract and assistance files; (14) maintains a close working
relationship with CDC program office components in carrying out their
missions; (15) establishes Branch goals, objectives, and priorities and
assures their consistency and coordination with the overall objectives
of PGO.
Acquisition and Assistance Branch B (CAJ75). (1) Plans, directs,
and conducts the acquisition of non-personal services, supplies,
equipment, research and development, studies, and data collection for
CDC through a variety of contractual mechanisms, (competitive and non-
competitive); (2) plans, directs, and conducts assistance management
activities for CDC through the awards of grants and cooperative
agreements (competitive and non-competitive); (3) reviews statements of
work and assistance applications from a management point of view for
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conformity to laws, regulations, and policies, and negotiates and
issues contract, grant and cooperative agreement awards; (4) provides
continuing surveillance of financial and administrative aspects of
acquisition and assistance supported activities to assure compliance
with appropriate HHS and CDC policies; (5) gives technical assistance,
where indicated, to improve the management of acquisition and
assistance supported activities and responds to requests for management
information from Office of Director, headquarters, regional staffs, CDC
program offices and the public; (6) performs contract and purchasing
administrative activities including coordination and negotiation of
contract modifications, reviewing and approving contractor billings,
resolving audit findings, and performing close-out/termination
activities; (7) provides for the collection and reporting of business
management and programmatic data, and analyzes and monitors business
management data on grants and cooperative agreements; (8) assures that
contractor and grantee performance is in accordance with contractual
and assistance commitments; (9) provides leadership and guidance to CDC
project officers and program officials; (10) provides leadership,
direction, procurement options and approaches in developing
specifications/statements of work and contract awards; (11) plans,
directs, coordinates, and conducts the grants management functions and
processes in support of assistance awards, including cooperative
agreements, discretionary grants, block grants, and formula grants, to
State and local governments, universities, colleges, research
institutions, hospitals, and other public and private organizations,
small businesses, and minority- and/or women-owned businesses for CDC;
(12) participates with top program management in program planning,
policy determination, evaluation, and directions, concerning
acquisition and assistance strategies and execution; (13) maintains
Branch's official contract and assistance files; (14) maintains a close
working relationship with CDC program office components in carrying out
their missions; (15) establishes Branch goals, objectives, and
priorities and assures their consistency and coordination with the
overall objectives of PGO.
Acquisition and Assistance Field Branch (CAJ72). (1) Plans,
directs, and conducts the acquisition of non-personal services,
supplies, equipment, research and development, studies, and data
collection for NIOSH, NCHS, and other CIOs as directed by PGO
management through a variety of contractual mechanisms (competitive and
non-competitive); (2) plans, directs, and conducts assistance
management activities for NIOSH, NCHS, and other CIOs through the
awards of grants and cooperative agreements (competitive and non-
competitive); (3) reviews statements of work and assistance
applications from a management point of view for conformity to laws,
regulations, and policies, and negotiates and issues contract, grant,
and cooperative agreement awards; (4) provides continuing surveillance
of financial and administrative aspects of acquisition and assistance
supported activities to assure compliance with appropriate HHS and CDC
policies; (5) gives technical assistance, where indicated, to improve
the management of acquisition and assistance supported activities and
responds to requests for management information from Office of
Director, headquarters, regional staffs, NIOSH, NCHS, and the public;
(6) performs contract and purchasing administrative activities
including coordination and negotiation of contract modifications,
reviewing and approving contractor billings, resolving audit findings,
and performing close-out/termination activities; (7) provides for the
collection and reporting of business management and programmatic data,
and analyzes and monitors business management data on grants and
cooperative agreements; (8) assures that contractor and grantee
performance is in accordance with contractual and assistance
commitments; (9) provides leadership, direction, procurement options
and approaches in developing specification/statements of work and
contract awards; (10) plans, directs, coordinates, and conducts the
grants management functions and processes in support of assistance
awards, including cooperative agreements, discretionary grants, block
grants, and formula grants, to State and local governments,
universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, and other
public and private organizations, small businesses, and minority- and/
or women-owned businesses for NIOSH, NCHS, and other CIOs as directed
by PGO management; (11) participated with top program management in
program planning, policy determination, evaluation, and directions
concerning acquisition and assistance strategies and execution;; (12)
maintains Branch's official contract assistance files; (13) maintains a
close working relationship with NIOSH, NCHS, and other CIO components
in carrying out their missions; (14) establishes Branch goals,
objectives, and priorities and assures their consistency and
coordination with the overall objectives of PGO.
Construction and Facilities Management Branch (CAJ76). (1) Directs
and controls acquisition planning activities to assure total program
needs are addressed and procurements are conducted in a logical,
appropriate, and timely sequence; (2) Plans, directs, and conducts the
acquisition of non-personal services, institutional support services,
architect/engineering services, construction of new buildings,
alterations and renovations, and commodities and equipment in support
of CDC facilities, utilizing a wide variety of contract types and
pricing arrangements; (3) provides leadership, direction, procurement
options and approaches in developing specifications/statements of work
and contract awards; (4) performs contract and purchasing
administrative activities including coordination and negotiation of
contract modifications, reviewing and approving contractor billings,
resolving audit findings, and performing close-out/termination
activities; (5) performs simplified acquisition activities in support
of CDC program offices; (6) assures that contractor performance is in
accordance with contractual commitments; (7) provides leadership and
guidance to CDC project officers and program officials; (8)
participates with senior program management in program planning, policy
determination, evaluation, and directions concerning acquisition
strategies and execution; (9) plans, directs, and coordinates
activities of the Branch; (10) maintains Branch's official contracts
files; (11) maintains a close working relationship with Facilities
Planning and Management Office and other CDC components in carrying out
their missions; (12) establishes Branch goals, objectives, and
priorities and assures their consistency and coordination with overall
objectives of PGO.
International and Territories Acquisition and Assistance Branch
(CAJ77). (1) Plans, directs and conducts the acquisition of a wide
variety of services, research and development, studies, data
collection, equipment, materials, and personal and nonpersonal services
in support of CDC's international operations, utilizing a wide variety
of contract types and pricing arrangements; (2) plans, directs and
conducts assistance management activities for CDC's international
programs; (3) provides leadership, direction, and acquisition options
and
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approaches in developing specifications/statements of work and grants
announcements; (4) participates with top program management in program
planning, policy determination, evaluation and direction concerning
acquisition and grants strategies and execution; (5) provides
innovative problem-solving methods in the coordination on international
procurement and grants for a wide range plan with partners in virtually
all major domestic and international health agencies dealing with
United Nations Foundation health priorities/issues to include
resolution of matters with the Department of State; (6) executes
contracts and grants in support of international activities; (7)
provides business management oversight for contracts and assistance
awards.
Materiel Management Branch (CAJ73). (1) Implements CDC-wide
policies, procedures, and criteria required to implement Federal and
Departmental regulations governing materiel management and
transportation management; (2) evaluates operations to determine
procedural changes needed to maintain effective management; (3)
provides technical assistance to other parts of CDC on matters
pertaining to materiel management, transportation management, and agent
cashier services; (4) develops, designs, and tests materiel management
systems and procedures; (5) represents CDC on inter- and intra-
departmental materiel and transportation management committees; (6)
maintains liaison with the Department and other Federal agencies on
materiel management and transportation and traffic management matters;
(7) establishes Branch goals, objectives, and priorities and assures
their consistency and coordination with the overall objectives of PGO.
Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness (CAJ8). (1) Plans,
directs, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive protection and
security program that requires the development of protection and
security criteria to eliminate or control protection and security
vulnerabilities encountered in the construction, operations, and
maintenance of CDC's research laboratories, administration and support
facilities, and the physical plant; (2) is responsible for all security
and protection programs including education, training, technical
assistance, physical security, identification badges, personnel
security to include background/NACI checks, security clearances,
adjudications, as well as door locks and card readers, parking and
traffic control, vehicle inspections, clearing delivery vehicles,
directly respond to emergency services personnel; (3) implements
Federal and Departmental regulations and establishes CDC policies and
procedures in the area of security, emergency management preparedness,
and protection; (4) as the focal point for the receipt and transmittal
of classified documents, clearances, and provides security briefing and
debriefing for persons holding security clearances, and destroys
outdated classified documents; (5) maintains liaison with
international, national, State, and local law enforcement and emergency
management agencies, with particular emphasis on the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Dekalb County Police and Fire Departments, security
directors of Emory Hospital, Emory University, Egleston Children's
Hospital, American Cancer Society, Wesley Woods Retirement Center, VA
Medical Center, Emory Conference Center, Carter Center, GA State
Patrol, Georgia Emergency Management Administration (GEMA), and the
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA); (6) develops,
implements and maintains an agency wide and comprehensive internal
Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations Plans, this includes
(but is not limited to) updates, training, testing and management of
the system; (7) plans, conducts and coordinates programs to protect
life, property, and the environment in the event of fire, explosions,
hazardous materials and natural disasters.
Dated: July 25, 2003.
William H. Gimson,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease C[ontrol and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 03-20090 Filed 8-6-03; 8:45 am]
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