[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 152 (Thursday, August 7, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47065-47076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-20090]


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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 
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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 
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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 
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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) 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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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