This four-day course is designed for any civilian or military supervisor or manager of civilian employees.
Course Information:
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees will have the skills necessary to:
- Exercise appropriate personnel management authority
- Explain HR rules and policies to employees and others
- Represent and protect the interests of the organization
- Control and direct the work of employees toward key goals and requirements
- Work effectively with employee representatives (union stewards, others)
Day 1
- Administration and Organization
- The Federal Personnel Management System
- Authority and Responsibility of the Supervisor
- Merit System Responsibilities
- Organizing for Efficient Operations
- Position Management and Classification
- External Recruiting and Placement
Day 2
- Merit Promotion Programs
- Non-Competitive Staffing Programs
- Legal and Effective Candidate Interviewing
- Automated Application/Evaluation Systems
- Performance Management and Encouragement
- Improving the Work of Poor Performers
- Performance Awards and Recognition
- Employee Development and Training
Day 3
- Work Schedules and Hours of Duty
- Employee Pay and Compensation
- Managing Employee Leave and Attendance
- Dealing with Employee Grievances
- Discipline and Adverse Action Management
- Federal Labor Management Relations
- Equal Employment Opportunity
Day 4
- Reduction in Force Administration
- Federal Employee Compensation Act (OWCP)
- Employee Benefits and Programs
- The Employee Assistance Program
- Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Issues
Course includes an extensive participant manual.