[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47397-47399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-19421]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority

    This notice amends Part R of the Statement of Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and 
Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration 
(HRSA) (60 FR 56605, as amended November 6, 1995; as last amended at 77 
FR 46098-46099 dated August 2, 2012).
    This notice reflects organizational changes in the Health Resources 
and Services Administration (HRSA). Specifically, this notice updates 
the functional statement for both the Office of Operations (RB) and the 
Office of Management (RB4) to include the human resources function for 
HRSA;

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transfers the records management function from the Division of Policy 
and Information Coordination (RB41) to the Immediate Office of the 
Director, Office of Management (RB4); transfers the personnel security 
function from the Division of Workforce Management (RB42) to the 
Division of Management Services (RB43); transfers the workforce 
planning function from the Division of Workforce Management (RB42) to 
the Division of Workforce Development (RB44); and renames the Division 
of Workforce Management (RB42) to the Division of Human Resources 
Management (RB42).

Chapter RB--Office of Operations

Section RB-20, Functions

    (1) Delete the functional statement for the Office of Operations in 
its entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of Operations: provides leadership for operational 
activities, interaction and execution of Agency initiatives across the 
Health Resources and Services Administration; (2) plans, organizes and 
manages annual and multi-year budgets and resources and assures that 
the conduct of Agency administrative and financial management 
activities effectively support program operations; (3) provides an 
array of Agency-wide services including information technology, 
procurement management, facilities, human resources, workforce 
management, and budget execution and formulation; (4) maintains overall 
responsibility for policies, procedures, and monitoring of internal 
controls and systems related to payment and disbursement activities; 
(5) provides management expertise, staff advice, and support to the 
Administrator in program and policy formulation and execution; (6) 
provides leadership in the development, review and implementation of 
policies and procedures to promote improved information technology 
management capabilities and best practices throughout HRSA; (7) 
coordinates IT workforce issues and works closely with the Department 
on IT recruitment and training issues; and (8) administers functions of 
the Chief Financial Officer.

Chapter RB4--Office of Management

Section RB4-10, Organization

    Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:
    The Office of Management (RB4) is headed by the Director, Office of 
Management within the Office of Operations, Health Resources and 
Services Administration, who reports directly to the Chief Operating 
Officer. The Office of Management includes the following components:
    (1) Immediate Office of the Director (RB4);
    (2) Division of Policy and Information Coordination (RB41);
    (3) Division of Human Resources Management (RB42);
    (4) Division of Management Services (RB43); and
    (5) Division of Workforce Development (RB44).

Section RB4-20, Functions

    (1) Delete the functional statement for the Office of Management 
(RB4) and replace in its entirety; (2) transfer the records management 
function from the Division of Policy and Information Coordination 
(RB41) to the Immediate Office of the Director (RB4); transfer the 
personnel security function from the Division of Workforce Management 
(RB42) to the Division of Management Services (RB43); transfer the 
workforce planning function from the Division of Workforce Management 
(RB42) to the Division of Workforce Development (RB44); and rename the 
Division of Workforce Management (RB42) to the Division of Human 
Resources Management (RB42).

Office of Management (RB4)

    Provides HRSA-wide leadership, program direction, and coordination 
of all phases of administrative management. Specifically, the Office of 
Management: (1) Provides management expertise, staff advice, and 
support to the Administrator in program and policy formulation and 
execution; (2) provides administrative management services including 
human resources, property management, space planning, safety, physical 
security, and general administrative services; (3) conducts HRSA-wide 
workforce analysis studies and surveys; (4) plans, directs, and 
coordinates HRSA's activities in the areas of human resources 
management, including labor relations, personnel security, and 
performance; (5) coordinates the development of administrative policies 
and regulations; (6) oversees the development of annual operating 
objectives and coordinates HRSA work planning and appraisals; (7) 
directs and coordinates HRSA's organizations, functions and delegations 
of authority programs; (8) administers the Agency's Executive 
Secretariat and committee management functions; (9) provides staff 
support to the Agency Chief Travel Official; (10) provides staff 
support to the Deputy Ethics Counselor; (11) directs, coordinates, and 
conducts workforce development activities for HRSA; and (12) manages 
and maintains a records management program for the Agency.

Division of Policy and Information Coordination (RB41)

    (1) Advises the Administrator and other key Agency officials on 
cross-cutting policy issues and assists in the identification and 
resolution of cross-cutting policy issues and problems; (2) establishes 
and maintains tracking systems that provide HRSA-wide coordination and 
clearance of policies, regulations and guidelines; (3) plans, organizes 
and directs the Executive Secretariat with primary responsibility for 
preparation and management of written correspondence; (4) arranges 
briefings for Department officials on critical policy issues and 
oversees the development of necessary briefing documents; (5) 
coordinates the preparation of proposed rules and regulations relating 
to HRSA programs and coordinates review and comment on other Department 
regulations and policy directives that may affect HRSA programs; (6) 
oversees and coordinates the committee management activities; and (7) 
coordinates the review and publication of Federal Register notices.

Division of Human Resources Management (RB42)

    (1) Provides advice and guidance on all aspects of the HRSA human 
resources management program; (2) provides the full range of human 
resources operations including: employment; staffing and recruitment; 
compensation; classification; executive resources; labor and employee 
relations; employee benefits; and retirement; (3) develops and 
coordinates the implementation of human resources policies and 
procedures for HRSA's human resources activities; (4) monitors, 
evaluates, and reports on the effectiveness, efficiency and compliance 
with HR laws, rules, and regulations; (5) provides advice and guidance 
for the establishment or modification of organization structures, 
functions, and delegations of authority; (6) manages the ethics 
program; (7) administers the performance management programs, including 
the SES Performance Review Board; (8) manages the incentive and honor 
awards programs; (9) represents HRSA in human resources matters both 
within and outside of the Department; and (10) oversees the 
commissioned corps liaison activities including the day-to-day 
operations of workforce management.

Division of Management Services (RB43)

    Plans, directs and coordinates Agency administrative activities. 
Specifically:

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(1) Provides administrative management services including property, 
space planning, safety, physical security, and general administrative 
services; (2) ensures implementation of statutes, Executive Orders, and 
regulations related to official travel, transportation, and relocation; 
(3) provides oversight for the HRSA travel management program involving 
use of travel management systems, passenger transportation, and travel 
charge cards; (4) provides planning, management and oversight of all 
space planning projects, move services and furniture requirements; (5) 
develops space and furniture standards and related policies; (6) 
provides analysis of office space requirements required in supporting 
decisions relating to the acquisition of commercial leases; (7) 
provides advice, counsel, direction, and support to employees to 
fulfill the Agency's primary safety responsibility of providing a 
workplace free from recognizable safety and health concerns; (8) 
manages, controls, and/or coordinates all matters relating to mail 
management within HRSA, including developing and implementing 
procedures for the receipt, delivery, collection, and dispatch of mail; 
(9) maintains overall responsibility for the HRSA Forms Management 
Program; and (10) manages the personnel security, badging, Transhare 
and quality of work life programs.

Division of Workforce Development (RB44)

    (1) Plans, directs, and manages HRSA-wide training programs, 
intern, professional and leadership development programs, the long-term 
training program, and the mentoring program; (2) develops, designs, and 
implements a comprehensive strategic human resource leadership 
development and career management program for all occupational series 
throughout HRSA; (3) provides technical assistance in organizational 
development, career management, employee development, and training; (4) 
maximizes economies of scale through systematic planning and evaluation 
of Agency-wide training initiatives to assist HRSA employees in 
achieving required competencies; (5) identifies relevant scanning/
benchmarking on workforce and career development processes, services, 
and products; (6) establishes policies governing major learning 
initiatives and new learning activities, and works collaboratively with 
other components of HRSA in planning, developing, and implementing 
policies related to training initiatives; (7) plans, directs, and 
manages HRSA-wide training and service programs for fellowships and 
internships sponsored by other partner organizations and implemented 
within HRSA; (8) conducts Agency-wide workforce analysis studies and 
surveys; (9) develops comprehensive workforce strategies that meet the 
requirements of the Office of Personnel Management and the Department 
of Health and Human Services, programmatic needs of HRSA, and the 
governance and management needs of HRSA leadership; and (10) evaluates 
employee development practices to develop and enhance strategies to 
ensure HRSA retains a cadre of public health professionals and reduces 
risks associated with turnover in mission critical positions.

Section RB4-30, Delegations of Authority

    All delegations of authority and re-delegations of authority made 
to HRSA officials that were in effect immediately prior to this 
reorganization, and that are consistent with this reorganization, shall 
continue in effect pending further re-delegation.
    This reorganization is effective upon date of signature.

    Dated: July 26, 2012.
Mary K. Wakefield,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-19421 Filed 8-7-12; 8:45 am]
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