[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 104 (Thursday, May 30, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32404-32405]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12761]


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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 78 
FR 16514-16515 dated March 15, 2013).
    This notice reflects organizational changes in the Health Resources 
and Services Administration (HRSA). Specifically, the Office of 
Management (RB4) will realign the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program from 
the Division of Management Services (RB43) to the Division of Human 
Resources Management (RB42) and update the functional statements for 
the Office of Management (RB4). These changes are to better align 
functional responsibility, improve accountability and to provide better 
customer service to both internal and external customers.

Chapter RB4--Office of Management

Section RB-10, Organization

Section RB-20, Functions

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

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 policy and regulations; 
(6) oversees the development of annual operating objectives and 
coordinates HRSA work planning and appraisals; (7) directs and 
coordinates the agency'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; and (11) directs, coordinates, and conducts workforce 
development activities 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

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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 agency's performance management programs; 
(8) manages the incentive and honor awards programs; (9) represents 
HRSA in human resources matters both within and outside of the 
Department; (10) oversees the commissioned corps liaison activities 
including the day-to-day operations of workforce management; (11) 
monitors accountability; and (12) manages the HR information 
technology.
Division of Management Services (RB43)
    Plans, directs, and coordinates agency administrative activities. 
Specifically: (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: May 15, 2013.
Mary K. Wakefield,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-12761 Filed 5-29-13; 8:45 am]
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