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DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001. form
[Personally Identifiable Information] [partial] (4 pages)
01/00/1995
b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
AmeriCorps
General Files
OA/Box Number: 24236
FOLDER TITLE:
USDA [Department of AgricultureJ/AmeriCorps Positions
2013-0661-F
rs3810
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
USDA/AmeriCorps
* ERIC A
Natural Resources Conservation Service
760 South Broadway
Salina, KS 67401-4642
(913) 823-4500
FAX (913) 823-4540
August 12, 1996
Mr. Joel Berg
USDA/Office of Communications
National Service Division
AG Box 1301, Room 536-A
14th & Independence SW
Washington, D.C. 20251
Dear Joel:
While I was using my day off on August 9, 1996 to help the Kansas Health and
Safety Extension Corps Larry Miles found the accompanying letter in his
secretary's box. The letter is contrary to what Jim Habiger, Kansas NRCS State
Conservationist, was told. If I want to stay with USDA/FSA I must return to a
job I hate. Adrian Polanksy's letter does not surprise me after the information
Charles Sims gave Roger Lemmons about FSA and AmeriCorps. Larry Miles is as
upset as I am about the course of events. Larry wants me to stay with Kansas
USDA/AmeriCorps.
I did interview for a job as a Training Coordinator, NY-2 Southern Service Center
on August 8. I am to know this week or next if I was selected. The job would
be excellent if not for a $8,000 pay reduction.
Today I am to speak to a Lou Trapani, MPA, Consultant to the Public, Private,
and Not-for-Profit Sectors, 18 East Cedar Lane, Rhinebeck, New York 12572,
telephone (914) 876 7410. He is a friend of Pat Kells and he may have a
position open. I am not holding my breath.
Are their any AmeriCorps positions that you can help me with? Time is now very
short. Within a few days I will have to start looking for housing in the Osborne
area.
A disconsolate USDA AmeriCorps advocate.
Respectfully,
JZC Jim Meisenheimer
Kansas AmeriCorps/USDA
Attachment
The Natural Resources Conservation Service
formerly the Soil Conservation Service
is an agency of the
United States Department of Agriculture
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
8-16-96
TO: G. Richard Wetherill
FROM: Jim Coyle, National Coordinator
Rural Development/AmeriCorps
SUBJECT: Request for Clarification of Status
This is to respond to your 8-15-96 memo to me (attached)
regarding the status of my official duty station and to initiate
discussion on the nature of my relationship with the Office of
Community Development while serving as National Coordinator for
the Rural Development/ AmeriCorps program.
I must first apologize for any ill will for which I am
responsible that might have occurred regarding the disagreement
described in your memo. However, my primary concern has been,
and continues to be, to perform as effectively as I possibly can
as National Coordinator for the Rural Development/AmeriCorps
program. Since your memo does not address any deficiencies in my
performance in this capacity, the deficiency of concern appears
to be related solely to my geographic location.
For the record, I have no problem whatsoever with occupying an
office on the 7th floor of the Reporters Bldg., and in fact am
looking forward to working with you and the rest of the Office of
Community Development. However, I would very much like this to
occur at such tme and place that would not cause disruption to my
continuing to effectively assist the Office of Community
Development as AmeriCorps National Coordinator. As I have
explained time and again during our numerous conversations on
this matter, I would find a move between now and the last day of
FY96 severly disruptive and counterproductive.
NATURE OF DETAIL TO AMERICORPS
My understanding has always been that I am unofficially serving
as AmeriCorps National Coordinator at the request of the Office
of Community Development, and am officially a staff member of the
Office of Policy and Planning under Art Campbell. In this
capacity I was until recently working at my official duty station
at Park Center under Ted Butler. Earlier this year, Policy and
Planning was reorganized, with the result that my official
position is now within the Division of Rural Initiatives and
Partnerships, and my supervisor of record is Wayne Fawbush.
As part of that reorganization, my former office space at Park
Center was vacated, and I was moved on June 13. Satisfactory
office space was not made available to me in the Reporters Bldg.
at that time, nor was any designated in writing. I therefore
asked for, and received, office space in the suite of offices
made available for the USDA National Coordinators by the Director
of National Service, Joel Berg. I want to emphasize that this is
not permanent space, nor is it specifically designated for me.
Rather, it is for whoever is serving as an AmeriCorps National
Coordinator, and I am able to use this space at the discretion of
the Director of National Service and only while serving in this
capacity. It is, however, very convenient because I work very
closely, on a daily basis, with the Director and my fellow
Coordinators.
Initially, I was requested to serve on unofficial detail to the
AmeriCorps project as the FmHA representative working for John
Pentecost. This position eventually became unofficially
institutionalized as Rural Development/AmeriCorps National
Coordinator, later under RHS. Eventually, per the memo from Jill
Long-Thompson (attached), the overall guidance and responsibility
for the Rural Development/AmeriCorps program was placed under the
Office of Community Development under Victor Vasquez.
To the best of my knowledge however, I personally have never been
transferred to the Office of Community Development in any way.
That is, no personnel action via an SF-52 has ever made my detail
official. It would therefore be my understanding that I continue
to serve in an advisory capacity and would not therefore come
under the supervisory jurisdiction of any person in that Office,
including you.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
I am therefore uncertain what demands the Office of Community
Development has the authority to make on me regarding duty
station, where to report, etc. For instance, you are not my
timekeeper, nor are you my supervisor of record. I therefore am
uncertain that I can legally comply with your stated demand, even
if I chose to do so. I am sure that you, as well as I, would
prefer to clarify the situation before proceeding further so that
neither of us does anything amiss.
REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION
Because of these issues, I would like a clarification of my
current arrangement before I make any move. To this end, I have
apprised Wayne and Art of this and suggest that you, Wayne, and
myself, along with any other appropriate individuals, confer on
this and at the same time discuss nature of my future
interactions with the Office of Community Development before
proceeding further.
POST-AMERICORPS STATUS
A minor issue at this point, but one which may become larger in
the near future, is what is to be my status if the USDA and Rural
Development do not operate an AmeriCorps program in FY97. As I'm
sure you are aware, the USDA AmeriCorps program has not received
approval for FY97 from the Corporation for National Service, and
may not. It is only reasonable, that, prior to undertaking yet
another disruptive move, I would like to know where I will reside
physically and bureaucratically in FY97.
Is the Office of Community Development prepared to find other
tasks for me in lieu of AmeriCorps either on an official or
unofficial basis? Would the Director of Policy & Planning and
the Director of the Rural Initiatives & Partnerships Division be
in agreement with such plans? Do I return to Wayne's direct
supervison for other assignments?
Although these questions/issues are beyond the point and current
issue of contention, I am sure you can understand how I would
want any serious discussion of my future status to address them.
COMMENT
In the course of over 2 years service as joint National
Coordinator for the Rural Development/AmeriCorps program, it has
never come to my attention that my performance has been
deficient. I strongly believe in the program, and its continuing
success is my primary objective, admittedly perhaps sometimes to
the disregard of other concerns. Along the way, I like to think
that I have done some good work in the process, as I was a 1996
recipient of the Secretary's Group Honor Award, as well as 2 cash
awards from Rural Development and a certificate of appreciation
from my fellow National Coordinators.
I might suggest that some of the insistence to-date has been
based on an ignorance of the work that I know is to come between
now and September 30. This will be my third "recruitment season"
for AmeriCorps, so I feel that I have right to make what might
otherwise appear to be an arbitrary decision as to how I should
proceed on the basis of that experience.
Also, to be blunt, I think this is a classic case of making a
mountain out of a molehill. I wish all involved would carefully
consider what I have said here when considering further actions.
CONCLUSION
If you have any questions on this or any other aspect of
AmeriCorps, please call me at either (202) 720-9434 or -9435
(fax: 202-720-4614). Wayne Fawbush can be reached at 205-2860
and Joel Berg can be reached at 720-5746.
Attachments (2)
CC:
Joel Berg
Art Campbell
Wayne Fawbush
Jall Buy
(File)
Details
1/27/95
Due to workload considerations in CFSA, this request is being
returned to you without further action.
If you have any questions, you may contact the Acting Director,
Human Resources Division, CFSA or the Acting Chief, Employment
Services Branch.
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DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001. form
[Personally Identifiable Information] [partial] (4 pages)
01/00/1995
b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
AmeriCorps
General Files
OA/Box Number: 24236
FOLDER TITLE:
USDA [Department of Agriculture]/AmeriCorps Positions
2013-0661-F
rs3810
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act ⑉ [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
Standard Form 52-B
Dev. 4/87
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION
FPM Chapter 296
PART A - Requesting Office (Also complete Part B, Items 1, 7-22, 32, 33, 36 and 39.)
1. Actions Requested
2. Request Number
DETAIL- NOT TO EXCEED 120 DAYS
95-13-037
3. For Additional Information Call (Name and Telephone Number)
4. Proposed Effective Date
JOEL BERGA 720-6350
01-22-95
5. JOEL Action Requested all BERG, By DIRECTOR (Typed Bau Name Title, Signature, 1/20/95 and Request Date)
6. Action Authorized By (Typed Name, Title, Signature, and Concurrence Date)
K. RASHID NURI, ACTING DEPUTY ADMIN. MGMT
NATIONAL SERVICE
CFSA
PART B - For Preparation of SF 50
(Use only codes in FPM Supplement 292-1. Show all dates in month-day-year order.)
1. Name (Last, First. Middle)
2. Social Scurity Number
3. Date of Birth
4. Effective Date
ROTHWELL, CONNIE V.
(b)(6)
01-22-95
First Action
Second Action
5-A. Code
5-B. Nature of Action
6-A. Code
6-B. Nature of Action
5-C. Code
5-D. Legal Authority
6-C. Code
6-D. Legal Authority
5-E. Code
5-F. Legal Authority
6-E. Code
6-F. Legal Authority
7. FROM: Position Title and Number
15. TO: Position Title and Number
SECRETARY (OA)
SECRETARY (OA)
8. Pay Plan
9. Occ Code
10. Grade or Level
11. Step or Rate
12. Salary
13 Pay Basis
16. Pay Plan
17. Occ Code
18. Grade or Level
19. Step or Rate
20. Salary/Award
21. Pay Basis
GS
0318
06
05
25,022
PA
14. Name and Location of Position's Organization
22. Name and Location of Position's Organization
CFSA/DAM
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
NATIONAL SERVICE
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES BRANCH
Employee Data
23. Veterans Preference
24. Tenure
25. Agency Use
26. Veterans Preference for RIF
1. None
3. 10 Pt. Disab.
5. 10 Pt. Other
0- None
2. Conditional
3. Indefinite
YES
NO
Pt.
4. 10 Pt. Comp.
6. 10 Pt. / 30% Comp.
1- Penmanent
28. Annuitant Indicator
29. Pay Rate Determinant
27. FEGLI
1. Reempt. Ann-CS 3.
RETM
5. RETM & CS
2-RETO
4- RETO & CS
9. Not Applicable
30. Retirement Plan
31. Service Comp. Date (Leave)
32. Work Schedule
1. Intermittent
J. INT Seasonal
33. Part-Time Hours
F. Full-time
G. FT Seasonal
H. FT On Call
P. Part-time
Q. PT Seasonal
R. PT On Call
Per Biweekly Pay Period
Position Data
34. Position Occupied
35. FLSA Category
36. Appropriation Code
37. Bargaining Unit Status
1. Competitive Service
3- SES General
E - Exempt
2- Excepted Service
4. SES Career Reserved
N - Nonexempt
38. Duty Station Code
39. Duty Station (City-County-State or Overseas Location)
11-0010-001
WASHINGTON, D.C.
40. Agency Data
41.
42.
43.
44.
45. Educational Level
46. Year Degree Attained
47. Academic Discipline
48. Functional Class
49. Citizenship
50, Vietnam Era Vet
51. Supervisory Status
1-USA 8-Other
V-Yes N-No
PART
C -
Reviews
and
Approval
(Not to be used by requesting office.)
1. Office/Function
Initials/Signature
Date
Office/Function
Initials/Signature
Date
A.
D.
B.
E.
F.
C.
Signature
Approval Date
2. Approval: I certify that the information entered on this form is accurate and that
the proposed action is in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Previous Edition Unusable After 9/30/88
CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE
52-302
NSN 7540-01-249-1912
SF 52 B (Reverse)
PART D - Remarks by Requesting Office
(Note to Supervisors: Do you know of additional or conflicting reasons for the employee's resignation/retirement?
YES
NO
If "YES", please state these facts on a separate sheet and attach to SF52-B.)
PART E - Employee Resignation/Retirement
Privacy Act Statement
You are requested to furnish a specific reason for your resignation or retirement
regulations with regard to employment of individuals in the Federal service and their
and a forwarding address. Your reason may be considered in any future decision
records, while section 8506 requires agencies to furnish the specific reason for ter-
regarding your re-employment in the Federal service and may also be used to
mination of Federal service to the Secretary of Labor or a State agency in connec-
determine your eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits. Your forward-
tion with administration of unemployment compensation programs.
ing address will be used primarily to mail you copies of any documents you should
have or any pay or compensation to which you are entitled.
The furnishing of this information is voluntary; however, failure to provide it may
result in your not receiving: (1) your copies of those documents you should have;
This information is requested under authority of sections 301, 3301, and 8506 of
(2) pay or other compensation due you; and (3) any unemployment compensation
title 5, U.S. Code. Sections 301 and 3301 authorize OPM and agencies to issue
benefits to which you may be entitled.
1. Reason for Resignation/Retirement (NOTE: Your reasons are used in determining possible unemployment benefits. Please be specific and avoid generaliza-
tions. Your resignation/retirement is effective at the end of the day - midnight unless you specify otherwise.)
2. Effective Date
3. Your Signature
4. Date Signed
5. Forwarding Address (Number, Street, City, State, ZIP Code)
PART F - Remarks for SF 50
STATE SAIRS DEPARTMENT ACCORDANCE
United States
Food and
3101 Park Center Drive
Department of
Nutrition
Alexandria, VA 22302
Agriculture
Service
Personel
MAY 231994
SUBJECT: Detail of Donna Hines
FROM: William Ludwig, Administrator Bill
Food and Nutrition Service
TO: Joel Berg, Director of National Service
This is in reference to your memo of May 3, 1994, requesting the
continuation of Donna Hines' detail to your office to assist the
Department on the anti-hunger programs.
We are pleased to informed you that we will be detailing
Ms. Hines to your office for 6 months starting June 13, 1994, and
at the end of the 6-month period we will reassess the situation
and the possibility of extending the detail for the additional
time requested.
If you have any questions on logistics, etc., please contact
Barbara Keene at 305-2056. I hope this arrangement will assist
in meeting the Department's needs.
CC: Bill Wasserman
Standard Form 52
Rev. 8/88
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION
FPM Chapter 296
PART A - - Requesting Office (Also complete Part B, Items 1, 7-22, 32, 33, 36 and 39.)
1. Actions Requested
2. Request Number
NON-REIMBURSABLE DETAIL EXTENDED FOR 120 DAYS
95-13-33
3. For Additional Information Call (Name and Telephone Number)
4. Proposed Effective Date
Samuel Thornton (720-5881)
01-23-99
5. Action Requested BY (Typed Name, Title, Signature, and Request Date)
Joel Director Service
PART only codes in FPM Supplement 292-1. Show all dates In month-day-year order.)
B - Josel Berg, First, For Middle) Preparation of of National SF 50 (Use
6. Action Authorized By (Typed Name, Title, Signature, and K.R.M. Concurrence Date
ah With
Ali Webb, Director of Communidations
1-17-95
1. Name (Last,
2. Social Security Number
3. Date of Birth
4. Effective Date
Bennett, Denise L.
(b)(6)
01-23-95
First Action
Second Action
5-A. Code
5-B. Nature of Action
6-A. Code
6-B. Nature of Action
5-C. Code
5-D. Legal Authority
6-C. Code
6-D. Legal Authority
5-E. Code
5-F. Legal Authority
6-E. Code
6-F. Legal Authority
7. FROM: Position Title and Number
15. TO: Position Title and Number
Secretary 318-06
Secretary 318-06
8. Pay Plan
9. Occ. Code
10. Grade/Level
11. Step/Rate
12. Salary
13. Pay Basis
16. Pay Plan
17. Occ. Code
18. Grade/Level
19. Step/Rate
20. Salary/Award
21. Pay Basis
GS
0318
06
05
PA
14. Name and Location of Position's Organization
22. Name and Location of Position's Organization
Consolidated Farm Service Agency
Office of Communications
Information Division
Director of National Service
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Employee Data
23. Veteran Preference
24. Tenure
25. Agency Use
26. Veterans Preference for RIF
1 None
-10-Point/Disability
10-Point/Other
0 None
2 Conditional
2 5-Point
-10-Point/Compensable
6 10-Point/Compensable/30%
1 Permanent 3 Indefinite
YES
NO
27. FEGLI
28. Annuitant Indicator
29. Pay Rate Determinant
30. Retirement Plan
31. Service Comp. Date (Leave)
32. Work Schedule
Intermittent
J INT Seasonal
33. Part-Time Hours Per
F - Full-time
G. FT Seasonal
H FT On-Call
P. Part-Time
Q PT Seasonal
R PT On-Call
Biweekly Pay Period
Position Data
34. Position Occupied
35. FLSA Category
36. Appropriation Code
37. Bargaining Unit Status
1 Competitive Service
3- SES General
E Exempt
2 Excepted Service
4 SES Career Reserved
N Nonexempt
38. Duty Station Code
39. Duty Station (City - County - State or Overseas Location)
11-0010-001
Washington, DC
40. Agency Data
41.
42.
43.
44.
45. Educational Level
46. Year Degree Attained
47. Academic Discipline
48. Functional Class
49 Citizenship
50. Vietnam Era Vet
51. Supervisory Status
1-USA 8-Other
V-Yes N-No
PART C - - Reviews and Approvals (Not to be used by requesting office.)
1. Office/Function
Initials/Signature
Date
Office/Function
Initials/Signature
Date
A.
D.
B.
E.
C.
F.
2. Approval: I certify that the information entered on this form is accurate and that
Signature
Approval Date
the proposed action is in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Editions Prior To 4/87 Are Unusable After 9/30/88
CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE
52-117
NSN 7540-01-249-3980
Standard Form 52
Rev. 8/88
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION
FPM Chapter 296
PART A - Requesting Office (Also complete Part B, Items 1, 7-22, 32, 33, 36 and 39.)
1. Actions Requested
2. Request Number
3. NON-REIMBURSABLE For Samuel Additional Thornton Information Call (Name (720-5881) DETAIL and Telephone EXTENDED Number) FOR 120 DAYS
95-13-33
4. Proposed Effective Date
01-23-99
5. Action Requested BY (Typed Name, Title, Signature, and Request Date)
6. Action Authorized By (Typed Name, Title, Signature, and K.R.A. Concurrence Date
ah With
Joel Service
B- Berg, For Preparation Director of of National SF 50 (Use
Ali Webb, Director of Communidations
1-17-95
PART only codes in FPM Supplement 292-1. Show all dates In month-day-year order.)
1. Name (Last, First, Middle)
2. Social Security Number
3. Date of Birth
4. Effective Date
Bennett, Denise L.
(b)(6)
01-23-95
First Action
Second Action
5-A. Code
5-B. Nature of Action
6-A. Code
6-B. Nature of Action
5-C. Code
5-D. Legal Authority
6-C. Code
6-D. Legal Authority
5-E. Code
5-F. Legal Authority
6-E. Code
6-F. Legal Authority
7. FROM: Position Title and Number
15. TO: Position Title and Number
Secretary 318-06
Secretary 318-06
8. Pay Plan
9. Occ. Code
10. Grade/Level
11. Step/Rate
12. Salary
13. Pay Basis
16. Pay Plan
17. Occ. Code
18. Grade/Level
19. Step/Rate
20. Salary/Award
21. Pay Basis
GS
0318
06
05
PA
14. Name and Location of Position's Organization
22. Name and Location of Position's Organization
Consolidated Farm Service Agency
Office of Communications
Information Division
Director of National Service
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Employee Data
23. Veteran Preference
24. Tenure
25. Agency Use
26. Veterans Preference for RIF
1 None
3-10-Point/Disability
-10-Point/Other
0 None
2 Conditional
2 5-Point
.10-Point/Compensable
6-10-Point/Compensable/30%
1 - Permanent 3 - Inderinite
YES
NO
27. FEGLI
28. Annuitant Indicator
29. Pay Rate Determinant
30. Retirement Plan
31. Service Comp. Date (Leave)
32. Work Schedule
Intermittent
INT Seasonal
33. Part-Time Hours Per
F Full-time
G. FT Seasonal
H FT On-Call
P. Part-Time
Q PT Seasonal
R PT On-Call
Biweekly Pay Period
Position Data
34. Position Occupied
35. FLSA Category
36. Appropriation Code
37. Bargaining Unit Status
1 Competitive Service
3. SES General
E Exempt
2 Excepted Service
4 SES Career Reserved
N Nonexempt
38. Duty Station Code
39. Duty Station (City County - State or Overseas Location)
11-0010-001
Washington, DC
40. Agency Data
41.
42.
43.
44.
45. Educational Level
46. Year Degree Attained
47. Academic Discipline
48. Functional Class
49 Citizenship
50. Vietnam Era Vet
51. Supervisory Status
1-USA 8-Other
V-Yes N-No
PART C - Reviews and Approvals (Not to be used by requesting office.)
1. Office/Function
Initials/Signature
Date
Office/Function
Initials/Signature
Date
A.
D.
B.
E.
C.
F.
2. Approval: I certify that the information entered on this form is accurate and that
Signature
Approval Date
the proposed action is in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
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CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE
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Standard
Rev. 4/87
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION
FPM Chapter 296
PART A - Requesting Office (Also complete Part B, Items 1, 7-22, 32, 33, 36 and 39.)
1. Actions Requested
2. Request Number
EXTEND NON-REIMBURSABLE DETAIL 120-DAYS
95-13-057
3. For Additional Information Call (Name and Telephone Number)
4. Proposed Effective Date
SAMUEL E. THORNTON, (720-5881)
04-23-95
5. Title, Signature, and Request Date)
NATIONAL JOEL Action Requested BERG, SERVICE By DIRECTOR (Typed|Name, Bard
6. Action Authorized By (Typed Name, itle Signature, and Concurrence Date)
4/26/95
K. RASHID NURI, DERUTY K.R.N. ADMINISTRATOR T 100
2 6 1995
MGMT CFAS
PART B - For Preparation of SF 50
(Use only codes in FPM Supplement 292-1. Show all dates in month-day-year order.)
1. Name (Last, First, Middle)
2. Social Scurity Number
3. Date of Birth
4. Effective Date
BENNETT, DENISE
(b)(6)
04-23-95
First Action
Second Action
5-A. Code
5-8. Nature of Action
6-A. Code
6-B. Nature of Action
5-0. Code
5-D. Legal Authority
6-C. Code
6-D. Legal Authority
5-E. Code
5-F. Legal Authority
6-E. Code
6-F. Legal Authority
7. FROM: Position Title and Number
15. TO: Position Title and Number
SECRETARY
SECRETARY
8. Pay Plan
9. Occ. Code
10. Grade or Level
11. Step or Rate
12. Salary
13. Pay Basis
16. Pay Plan
17. Occ. Code
18. Grade or Level
19. Step or Rate
20. Salary/Award
21 Pay Basis
GS
0318
b
PA
GS
0318
to
PA
14. Name and Location of Position's Organization
22. Name and Location of Position's Organization
CFSA/INFO DIV
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
OFF OF PUBLIC AFFS DIR PRS SEC
NATIONAL SERVICE
Employee Data
23. Veterans Preference
24. Tenure
25. Agency Use
26. Veterans Preference for RIF
1. None
3. 10 Pt. Disab.
5. 10 Pt. Other
0. None
2. Conditional
2-5 Pt.
4. 10 Pt. Comp.
6. 10 Pt. / 30% Comp.
1. Permanent
3. Indefinite
YES
NO
27. FEGLI
28. Annuitant Indicator
29. Pay Rate Determinant
1. Reempt. Ann-CS 3. RETM
5- RETM & CS
2. RETO
4. RETO & CS
9. Not Applicable
30. Retirement Plan
31. Service Comp. Date (Leave)
32. Work Schedule
I. Intermittent
J. INT Seasonal
33. Part-Time Hours
F. Full-time
G- FT Seasonal
H. FT On Call
P. Part-time
Q. PT Seasonal
R. PT On Call
Per Blweekly Pay Period
Position Data
34. Position Occupied
35. FLSA Category
36. Appropriation Code
37. Bargaining Unit Status
1. Competitive Service
3. SES General
E - Exempt
2. Excepted Service
4. SES Career Reserved
N Nonexempt
38. Duty Station Code
39. Duty Station (City-County-State or Overseas Location)
11-0010-001
WASHINGTON, D.C.
40. Agency Data
41.
42.
43.
44.
45. Educational Level
46. Year Degree Attained
47. Academic Discipline
48. Functional Class
49. Citizenship
50. Vietnam Era Vet
51. Supervisory Status
1-USA 8-Other
V-Yes N-No
PART
C -
Reviews
and
Approval
(Not to be used by requesting office.)
1. Office/Function
Initials/Signature
Date
Office/Function
Initials/Signature
Date
A.
D.
B.
E.
c.
F.
Signature
Approval Date
2. Approval: I certify that the information entered on this form is accurate and that
the proposed action is in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
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PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT (0/A)
DUTIES:
Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the
following: 1) Serves as central point of contact regarding the
AmeriCorps program. 2) Receive and process applications for
recruitment; and forward to appropriate hiring officials. 3)
Assist with development of brochures and informational literature
for program recruitment. 4) Assist Coordinator of Communications
in editing and approving press releases from the field. 5) Assist
with serving as liaison to public affairs specialists across the
country in educating them about the AmeriCorps program and
coordinating with headquarters office. 6) Process incoming non-
technical correspondence. 7) Work with Regional Facilitators and
Coordinator of Communications in scheduling media coverage when
AmeriCorps officials travel to sites. 8) Assist CFSA Coordinator
with all AmeriCorps activities concerning Regional Facilitators
including resolving questions related to member pay, benefits,
service obligation, loan deferements, training, etc.
Don
Pls create bridge position
Fn lateral transfer ol
Dence in work w/ Americant,
R
PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT (0/A)
DUTIES:
Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the
following: 1) Serves as central point of contact regarding the
AmeriCorps program. 2) Receive and process applications for
recruitment; and forward to appropriate hiring officials. 3)
Assist with development of brochures and informational literature
for program recruitment. 4) Assist Coordinator of Communications
in editing and approving press releases from the field. 5) Assist
with serving as liaison to public affairs specialists across the
country in educating them about the AmeriCorps program and
coordinating with headquarters office. 6) Process incoming non-
technical correspondence. 7) Work with Regional Facilitators and
Coordinator of Communications in scheduling media coverage when
AmeriCorps officials travel to sites. 8) Assist CFSA Coordinator
with all AmeriCorps activities concerning Regional Facilitators
including resolving questions related to member pay, benefits,
service obligation, loan deferements, training, etc.
Don
Pls create bridge position
Fn lateral transfer ol
Dence In work w/ Americant,
R
PROGRAM SUPPORT ASSISTANT (0/A)
DUTIES:
Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the
following: 1) Serves as central point of contact regarding the
AmeriCorps program. 2) Receive and process applications for
recruitment; and forward to appropriate hiring officials. 3)
Assist with development of brochures and informational literature
for program recruitment. 4) Assist Coordinator of Communications
in editing and approving press releases from the field. 5) Assist
with serving as liaison to public affairs specialists across the
country in educating them about the AmeriCorps program and
coordinating with headquarters office. 6) Process incoming non-
technical correspondence. 7) Work with Regional Facilitators and
Coordinator of Communications in scheduling media coverage when
AmeriCorps officials travel to sites. 8) Assist CFSA Coordinator
with all AmeriCorps activities concerning Regional Facilitators
including resolving questions related to member pay, benefits,
service obligation, loan deferements, training, etc.
Don
Pls create bridge position
Fn lateral transfer ol
Dence in work w/ Americant,
R
POSITION-CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
OPM Benchmark Description
Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
01
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Duties
Conducts the installation's internal information program with re-
sponsibility for informing all employees about departmental, facility
and community activities and news.
-Makes news and feature article assignments to writers and
reviews and edits copy upon completion;
-Reviews photographs and artwork for quality and composi-
tion and selects the most newsworthy for inclusion in the in-
stallation's newspaper;
- Reviews page layouts for weekly editions of the paper
assuring that copy is prepared properly for type of composi-
tion required by the printer;
-Works cooperatively with contracted printer, overseeing lay-
out and approving final copy prior to printing;
- -Directs and instructs personnel assigned to the newspaper as
reporters, writers, editors, photographers and illustrators.
Factor 1, Knowledge Required by the Position-Level 1-6-950
points
Knowledge of the principles and methods of mass communication
media and skill in applying principles and using methods in con-
ducting an internal information program providing all employees
with relevant news and necessary information. This includes:
-Knowledge of the practices and techniques in planning and
developing news stories and feature articles in laying out a
newspaper;
-Skill in evaluating the news value or communication potential
of visual material including photographs and illustrations;
-Skill in writing and editing news and feature articles;
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Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
01
-Skill in interviewing a variety of people and gathering infor-
mation from many different sources.
Factor 2, Supervisory Controls-Level 2-3-275 points
The supervisor establishes objectives and priorities of the inter-
nal information program. Deadlines are imposed by the nature of
the newspaper printing schedule. The supervisor assists the public
affairs specialist in dealing with sensitive or controversial stories or
events.
The public affairs specialist independently plans and develops the
stories and features for the edition as well as the layout of the
paper. Problems in these activities are resolved according to estab-
lished policies, previous instructions or standard print media prac-
tices.
Prior to publication, the supervisor reviews the newspaper to as-
sure that it conforms to the objectives of the internal information
program.
Factor 3, Guidelines Level 3-3-275 points
Guidelines consist of departmental publications manual; depart-
mental recommendations on features to be covered, topics to be
avoided, or points to be emphasized in certain news stories; and in-
stallation director's policy statements or interests. While these
guidelines are generally applicable, they often are modified to
satisfy local or other special considerations. The public affairs spe-
cialist exercises judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines to
the specific local or installation and activity conditions.
Factor 4, Complexity-Level 4-3-150 points
Assignments involve use of a variety of standard print media
communication techniques in developing and conducting an internal
information program conveying news and information to keep em-
ployees informed concerning departmental programs or installation
activities and events.
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POSITION-CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
01
The public affairs specialist determines which news stories or fea-
ture articles are to be covered, the visual materials to be used and
the information of benefit to employees to incorporate in the pro-
gram in achieving objectives. In addition, the specialist also assures
that material developed is factually and technically accurate.
Analyzes feedback from readers, either through unsolicited com-
ments or conduct of formal readership surveys, and recommends or
initiates changes in the internal information program's direction or
emphasis by, for example, eliminating or adding certain types of re-
porting or feature articles.
Factor 5, Scope and Effect-Level 5-3-150 points
The purpose of the work is to develop, within all the employees of
the facility, a sense of participation in and identification with the
agency's and installation's programs and activities; in addition, work
efforts provide employees with information beneficial to them per-
sonally.
The internal information program contributes to the employees'
understanding of their work thereby furthering the accomplishment
of organizational objectives and attainment of employees' career
goals.
Factor 6, Personal Contacts-Level 6-2-25 points
Contacts are primarily with installation employees involved in a
variety of activities on which the specialist reports news stories or
plans feature articles. The public affairs specialist also works close-
ly with a contract printer as well as groups and individuals within
the community whose activities are reported in the installation's
newspaper.
Factor 7, Purpose of Contacts-Level 7-2-50 points
Contacts are to interview and gather information from installa-
tion employees who are generally cooperative and share the public
affairs specialist's goals and objectives. Other contacts with commu-
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Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
01
nity groups and individuals are to gather information on community
events or explain installation activities.
Factor 8, Physical Demands-Level 8-1-5 points
Work is primarily sedentary with some minor physical activity
during information gathering visits.
Factor 9, Work Environment-Level 9-1-5 points
Work is performed in an office setting except for occasional visits
to protected areas on the installation involving ordinary risks and
discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.
TOTAL POINTS-1885
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POSITION-CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
OPM Benchmark Description
Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
02
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Duties
Develops, for dissemination through the print and broadcast
media, information concerning the mission, programs and accom-
plishments of a headquarters organization within a Federal depart-
ment.
-Plans, develops, and executes a variety of radio and televi-
sion programs for use on national, regional or local basis;
-Prepares and disseminates news releases and feature articles
to the print media; also selects photographs to accompany re-
leases;
-Briefs news media representatives on organization's pro-
grams and activities and their impact on various public and
private activities;
-Interviews and confers with program specialists to obtain lat-
est information for use in news releases, films and radio pro-
grams, articles, and meetings with media representatives;
-Assists field personnel in preparing for media coverage of a
special event in local area by arranging for advance prepara-
tion and direct contact with media representatives.
Factor 1, Knowledge Required by the Position-Level 1-6-950
points
Knowledge of the principles and methods of written and oral com-
munication and skill in applying principles and using methods in de-
veloping and disseminating information about the organization's
programs and activities to the general public through the print and
broadcast media. This includes:
-Knowledge of the practices and techniques of oral communi-
cation in developing and presenting briefings to print and
broadcast media representatives;
-Knowledge of broadcast media production;
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Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
02
-Skill in writing news releases and feature articles for dissem-
ination through print media;
-Skill in effectively interacting with news media representa-
tives;
-Skill in gathering and evaluating the appropriateness of in-
formation communicated through media.
Factor 2, Supervisory Controls-Level 2-3-275 points
The supervisor determines the objectives, priorities and dead-
lines of assignments and assists the public affairs specialist with un-
usual or controversial problems or issues.
The public affairs specialist independently carries out the devel-
opment and dissemination of information materials. Problems
arising in these areas are resolved according to established policies
and procedures, previous instructions or standard communication
techniques and practices.
Assignments, including feature articles, news releases, and radio
and television presentations are reviewed for technical accuracy,
appropriateness, and conformance to program objectives.
Factor 3, Guidelines-Level 3-3-275 points
Guidelines consist of the organization's policies, directives and
procedures, previously developed materials, and answers to inquir-
ies, public affairs and publications manuals.
The public affairs specialist exercises judgment in interpreting
and adapting guidelines in developing materials to meet individual
situations.
Factor 4, Complexity-Level 4-3-150 points
Assignments involve developing information materials and
disseminating them using standard written and interpersonal com-
munication practices and techniques, analyzing needs and
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POSITION-CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
02
determining most appropriate approach to use and advising pro-
gram specialists on media relations issues.
The public affairs specialist determines the most appropriate
communication methods and techniques to employ in achieving max-
imum effectiveness in written and oral presentations by
determining the information needs of the public.
Based on analysis of information needs, determined through an
analysis of public and media feedback, recommends that changes be
made in the design or dissemination of informational materials.
Factor 5, Scope and Effect-Level 5-3-150 points
The purpose of the work is to inform the public on a variety of
services and programs offered by the organization and obtain public
support of agency programs.
The organization's program contributes to the social and recrea-
tional needs of a large number of people in the general population.
Factor 6, Personal Contacts-Level 6-3-60 points
Contacts are with representatives of the print and broadcast
media, program managers within the organization, and State, local
and private agencies in related fields.
Factor 7, Purpose of Contacts-Level 7-2-50 points
Contacts with media representatives are for the purpose of an-
swering questions, providing information, and arranging filming
and recording sessions. Contacts with program officials, Federal
agency and other private and governmental organizations are for
exchanging information or arranging interviews, obtaining, and
verifying facts and arranging for review of press releases and
schedules for releases.
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Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
02
Factor 8, Physical Demands-Level 8-1-5 points
Work is primarily sedentary with minor physical activity while
traveling to on-site locations to arrange for special event media cov-
erage.
Factor 9, Work Environment-Level 9-1-5 points
Work is performed in an office setting or studio setting, although
field trips sometimes expose employee to inclement weather.
TOTAL POINTS-1920
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POSITION-CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
OPM Benchmark Description
Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
03
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Duties
Serves as a public affairs specialist in a headquarters organization
responsible for administering a functional program within a Federal
department, with primary responsibility for collecting, assembling,
preparing and disseminating information concerning the various
programs of the organization.
- -Responds, in oral and written form, to requests for informa-
tion by determining the nature of the data required and col-
lecting and assembling the material using the appropriate
format and style based on needs and organization practices;
-Plans and executes information campaigns that disseminate
results of successful projects in stimulating adoption of their
results by State and local governments as well as private and
special interest groups;
- -Develops written materials which transmit information con-
cerning the nature and purpose of the organization's pro-
grams, projects, items of concern to the general public or
more specialized publics;
- -Identifies areas to be addressed in the campaign, characteris-
tics and needs of the target audience, and communication
techniques most appropriate; develops recommended ap-
proaches and drafts of material for supervisor's approval;
- Advises program officials regarding the content and presen-
tation of information materials submitted for dissemination
or other information purposes.
Factor 1, Knowledge Required by the Position-Level 1-6-950
points
Knowledge of communication principles, methods and techniques
and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of public af-
fairs campaigns conveying information to selected audiences inter-
ested in or affected by the organization's programs. This includes:
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Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
03
-Skill in developing written communication materials that con-
vey information concerning a range of subjects related to the
organization's programs;
-Skill in effectively interacting and dealing with a variety of
publics including news media representatives, State and local
government officials and the organization's program officials;
-Skill in analyzing programs and identifying the characteris-
tics of target audiences and determining the most effective
communication techniques to use in reaching these publics;
-Skill in presenting information orally in a logical and clear
manner to explain programs, projects or activities to both in-
ternal and external audiences.
Factor 2, Supervisory Controls-Level 2-3-275 points
Recurring assignments are carried out independently in accord-
ance with established procedures, policies and previous experience.
New or special projects are discussed in terms of objectives to be
reached, resources available and anticipated problems.
The public affairs specialist plans and carries out the various
stages of a project selecting and using methods and techniques as
appropriate. Problems encountered with members of the news
media or government officials or requests for questionable informa-
tion are discussed with the supervisor.
Final drafts of most assignments are reviewed for quality and
compliance with established policies and procedures. Liaison activi-
ties are evaluated for effectiveness and initiative in promoting pro-
gram objectives and cooperation with target audiences.
Factor 3, Guidelines-Level 3-3-275 points
Guidelines are general in nature and include Federal, departmen-
tal and organizational policies and regulations concerning the publi-
cation and dissemination of material. Such guidelines are not always
applicable to the various projects undertaken.
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POSITION-CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
03
The public affairs specialist operates generally within the bounda-
ries of the guidelines but must use judgment in making interpreta-
tions of organizational regulations in specific cases. Major substan-
tive deviations are referred to the supervisor for approval.
Factor 4, Complexity-Level 4-3-150 points
Assignments involve producing written materials that effectively
communicate programs, policies and results of projects to a variety
of specialized publics served or affected by the organization. Duties
performed include defining the target groups, analyzing the kinds of
information required and the most appropriate format and means of
dissemination.
Decisions regarding what needs to be done depend upon an analy-
sis of the project, its purpose, the most appropriate groups to com-
municate with, the characteristics of such audiences, the most effec-
tive communication methods and techniques to use in reaching these
publics, and ways of evaluating the impact of the information dis-
seminated.
Projects require the application of standard communication tech-
niques requiring the solution of problems or resolution of issues
similar to ones encountered previously with some slight modifica-
tion of techniques or strategies to accommodate new aspects of an
issue.
Factor 5, Scope and Effect-Level 5-3-150 points
The purpose of the work is to transmit information concerning
programs to encourage adoption of innovations realized in
organization-sponsored projects and inform the general public of or-
ganization's contributions to their safety.
The work affects the operation of the criminal justice system by
encouraging the use of innovative techniques by State and local gov-
ernments.
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Series
Grade
BMK#
GS-1035
09
03
Factor 6, Personal Contacts-Level 6-3-60 points
Contacts are with program officials, news media representatives,
criminal justice community, State/local government officials, pri-
vate organizations and citizens' groups.
Factor 7, Purpose of Contacts-Level 7-2-50 points
Contacts are for collecting and disseminating information, advis-
ing target groups of organization's programs, objectives and project
accomplishments, determining information interests of target pub-
lics and maintaining effective work relationships with affected or in-
terested groups.
Factor 8, Physical Demands-Level 8-1-5 points
No unusual physical demands are required.
Factor 9, Work Environment-Level 9-1-5 points
Work is performed in a typical office setting.
TOTAL POINTS-1920
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